Foster Care Case Manager

Company: HEALTH CONNECT AMERICA, INC
Location: Whiteville
Posted on: May 20, 2025

Job Description:

Overview: Join Our Impactful Team at Health Connect America!

Before you get started on your journey with Health Connect America , take some time to learn more about us. Health Connect America and its affiliate brands are leaders in providing mental and behavioral health services to children, families, and adults across the nation. We provide our services directly to those in need whether that be within a person's home, their community, or in one of our office settings. HCA is honored to be a part of the communities we serve and the clients we walk alongside as they embark on a journey to self-improvement and more fulfilling lives. At Health Connect America , we are dedicated to making meaningful connections every day through creating quality, affordable opportunities for individuals and families to achieve their greatest potential in a safe, positive living environment.

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Responsibilities: The Foster Care Case Manager is responsible for overseeing the service planning, counseling, supervision, and case management of children and families within the foster care system. This role is critical in developing individualized treatment plans, coordinating comprehensive services, and ensuring that foster children receive the medical, social, educational, and other services they need.

• Develop and implement individualized treatment plans for children in foster care.
• Prepare and maintain detailed case records and complete weekly activities/status reports.
• Coordinate and link children to appropriate services to minimize care fragmentation and ensure continuous access to necessary services.
• Facilitate relationships and interactions between birth parents, foster families, and children to support family success and child welfare.
• Monitor and continually evaluate each child's care plan, adjusting strategies as necessary to meet evolving needs.
• Assist in the recruitment, assessment, and training of foster parents.
• Engage in collaborative relationships with foster parents to help them provide a safe, nurturing environment for foster children.
• Coordinate services and service planning with other agencies involved with the child by arranging medical, remedial, and dental services as needed.
• Collaborate closely with family assessment and planning teams to prepare all case plans and coordinate services.
• Ensure all documentation is completed and submitted within established timeframes in accordance with company policy.
• Maintain compliance with Health Connect America (HCA), State, and Council on Accreditation (COA) health and safety requirements.
• Resolve stakeholder issues promptly and proactively to avoid complications.
• Maintain high-quality work standards, focusing on continuous improvement and quality.
• Communicate effectively with all stakeholders, keeping them informed and updated.
• Collaborate effectively within the team, accepting feedback positively and contributing to team efficiency. Qualifications:
  • Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field such as sociology, psychology, special education, or counseling.
  • At least two (2) years of experience in providing casework services to children and families. Be Well with HCA:
    • We recognize the importance of self-care and work/life balance.
      • We offer flexibility in scheduling and provide all employees access to our Employee Assistance Program (EAP), which includes 8 mental health counseling sessions annually.
        • Full-time HCA employees enjoy paid time off, paid holidays, and a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, and other voluntary insurance products.
          • Additional benefits include:
            • Access to a Health Navigator
              • Health Savings Account with company contribution
                • Dependent Daycare Flexible Spending Account
                  • Health Reimbursement Account
                    • 401(k) Retirement Plan
                      • Benefits Hub
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                          Join a team where your contributions truly make a difference in the lives of others. Apply now to be part of our dynamic and supportive community at Health Connect America!
                          
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