Foster Care Case Manager

$43,888 - $43,888/Yr

Samaritas - Grand Rapids, MI

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Grand Rapids, MI

Nursing and Residential Care Facilities

About the position

The Foster Care Case Manager at Samaritas is responsible for managing a caseload of children and families, providing essential support and guidance to help them develop healthy relationships. This full-time position involves case management, documentation, and collaboration with various stakeholders to ensure the well-being of clients. The role is hybrid, allowing for a mix of remote and in-office work, and requires a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Assume primary responsibility for all cases on assigned caseload.
• Provide a range of case management, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral.
• Collect, assess and document appropriate data and client progress.
• Complete documentation, reports, statistics, and assignments within required time frames.
• Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions, and individuals involved in the client's life situation.
• Prepare for and attend all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseload.
• Take primary responsibility for intake and initial placement services for newly referred cases.
• Coordinate placement arrangements with caregivers, including transportation of children as needed.
• Provide intensive supportive casework services to child, birth family, and caregiver during initial placement and replacement.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related human service field.
• One year experience in child welfare, preferred.
• Licensed by the State of Michigan preferred.
• Unrestricted valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served.

Nice-to-haves

• CWTI trained (Child Welfare Training Institute) with a bonus of $7,500.00.

Benefits

• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Loan forgiveness
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance