Case Manager - Foster Care (GA)
On-siteValdosta, Georgia, United States
Job Summary
Foster Care Case Manager in Georgia overseeing placement, intake, assessments, and treatment planning for children in foster care. Responsibilities include coordinating referrals, developing Individualized/Comprehensive Treatment Plans (ITP/CTP), ensuring safety planning, monitoring medical and therapy services, serving as liaison with placement agencies and community resources, and providing training and support to foster families. The role requires collaboration across office, community, school settings, and foster homes, adherence to state licensure requirements, data entry into Electronic Health Records, and travel as needed to meet the child’s needs.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum of 21 years of age
- Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA)
- Bachelor's degree with field experience of 2 years (WV)
- Bachelor's degree or Master's degree from an accredited four-year college or university (TN)
- The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences (social work, psychology, sociology)
- One year of casework experience can be substituted for the 7 hours
- Minimum of 2 years-experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems
- Valid Driver’s License
- Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100
- Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills
- Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software (i.e. Microsoft Offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.)
- Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations
- Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines
- Willingness to travel and attend training
- Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job
Desired Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA) or higher
- LSW or LPC licensure
- strong case management experience with children
- ability to travel and work across multiple environments
- data entry and use of Electronic Health Records
- excellent written and oral communication skills
- ability to adhere to state licensure regulations
- confidentiality and ethics compliance
- ability to collaborate with schools, agencies, and caregivers
- diversity and inclusion commitment
- valid driver's license and auto insurance coverage
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