Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerabl... more details
Bethany is changing the world through family. We began our work by serving one child more than 75 years ago. Today, Bethany is an international Christian nonprofit partnering with communities in more than 30 states and in several countries around the world. We strengthen and preserve families, support displaced people fleeing danger, and find safe, loving families for children who need them. Bethany is at the forefront of creating and implementing solutions to meet the growing needs of vulnerable children and families in the U.S. and around the world.
As a Foster Care Licensing and Case Management Specialist, you will be primarily responsible for training and licensing committed foster homes. This individual will also coordinate foster care placements, oversee foster parent orientation and training, retention and advocacy, and become involved in community foster parent coalitions. In addition to the licensing responsibilities, this individual will also provide case management services to children in foster care, while ensuring their overall safety. This position is expected to function effectively with moderate supervision while following the guidelines given on procedures, along with agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements.
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
License foster homes in accordance with program expectations;
Provide case management services to children in foster care;
Provide services that empower clients and adhere to the organization’s standards of ethical practice;
Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review case plan and direction;
Re-license homes, complete annual evaluations, coordinate transfers, relocations and closures of foster homes;
Investigate complaints on foster homes and work cooperatively with law enforcement and child protective services, as needed;
Conduct post-placement follow-up on foster homes;
Coordinate replacements and work with the assigned case manager and other child placement agencies as necessary;
Coordinate and facilitate the completion of the treatment plan, and maintain contact with all providers to include attending child and family team meetings;
Receive placement referrals from other agencies and coordinate placement plans with foster care supervisor when Bethany has a potential resource;
Coordinate the functions of the respite program and facilitate substitute care, when needed;
Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists, and/or other providers;
Conduct the orientation pre-service training for foster home requirements;
Develop, plan, coordinate, and facilitate on-going foster parent training programs;
Meet with foster parents at least monthly to assist with and ensure the appropriate care is given to foster children;
Address and resolve foster home issues or problems;
Attend and testify at court hearings, as necessary;
Maintain current available homes and on-call list;
Maintain current and accurate client records, case files, record notes, and medical records;
Participate in foster parent activities and meetings;
Assist in coordinating special events, such as the Foster Parent Appreciation Dinner;
Develop written materials for foster parents, such as a handbook, brochures, and other informational material;
Attend area coalition meetings;
Plan and participate in the annual Foster/Adopt conferences;
Participate in team meetings and/or individual supervision to review ongoing foster home issues to ensure families meet the statement of need;
Evaluate issues of recruitment, retention, and advocacy of foster families;
Assist with pre-adoptive home studies, as assigned;
Participate in on-call system and schedule, as necessary;
Respond to emergency placement needs during the weekdays;
Comply with the reporting guidelines established by Bethany Christian Services, Department of Child Services (DCS), and the court, while submitting all required reports in a timely manner;
Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis using child welfare principles and social work best practices;
Keep abreast of community resources and refer foster families for support, as needed;
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