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Samaritas

Foster Care Case Manager - Team 3

Portage, MI · On-site

$47K/yr

Foster Care Case Manager Location: Kalamazoo, MI Status: Full Time Salary: $47,008/annually Help ... Track client progress and ensure compliance with all program and regulatory standards What You ...

Vista Maria

Foster Care Supervisor

Dearborn Heights, MI · On-site

$54K - $70K/yr

... the Foster Care Supervisor is responsible for quality and goal-oriented supervision, Quality ... Keeps Program Manager well informed of pertinent departmental situations. Facilitates Team Meeting ...

Samaritas

Foster Care Case Manager - 10101

Detroit, MI

$47K/yr

Foster Care Case Manager Location: Southeast Michigan Status: Full Time Salary: $47,008 Help Change ... Track client progress and ensure compliance with all program and regulatory standards What You ...

Samaritas

Foster Care Case Manager - 10101

Portage, MI · On-site

$47K/yr

Foster Care Case Manager Location: Kalamazoo, MI Status: Full Time Salary: $47,008/annually Help ... Track client progress and ensure compliance with all program and regulatory standards What You ...

Samaritas

Foster Care Case Manager - 10101

Detroit, MI · On-site

$47K/yr

Foster Care Case Manager Location: Southeast Michigan Status: Full Time Salary: $47,008 Help Change ... Track client progress and ensure compliance with all program and regulatory standards What You ...

Samaritas

Foster Care Case Manager - 10101

Kalamazoo, MI · On-site

$47K/yr

Foster Care Case Manager Location: Kalamazoo, MI Status: Full Time Salary: $47,008/annually Help ... Track client progress and ensure compliance with all program and regulatory standards What You ...

Samaritas

Foster Care Case Manager - 10101

Portage, MI · On-site

$47K/yr

Foster Care Case Manager Location: Kalamazoo, MI Status: Full Time Salary: $47,008/annually Help ... Track client progress and ensure compliance with all program and regulatory standards What You ...

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What does a foster care program manager do?

A Foster Care Program Manager oversees the operations of foster care programs, ensuring that children in foster care receive appropriate placements and support services. They supervise staff, coordinate with social workers and foster families, and ensure compliance with state and federal regulations. Their role also involves developing policies, managing budgets, providing training, and working with community partners to improve child welfare outcomes.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as a foster care program manager?

To thrive as a Foster Care Program Manager, you need a background in social work or human services, often supported by a relevant degree and state licensure. Familiarity with case management software, child welfare regulations, and reporting systems is essential for the role. Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills help in managing staff, supporting foster families, and collaborating with community partners. These skills ensure effective oversight of foster care programs, compliance with regulations, and the well-being of children in care.

What are some common challenges faced by a foster care program manager, and how can they be effectively managed?

Foster Care Program Managers often navigate challenges such as high caseloads, emotional demands, and the need to balance administrative responsibilities with direct support for staff and families. Managing these challenges involves strong organizational skills, effective communication, and fostering a supportive team environment. Program Managers also benefit from staying updated on best practices and collaborating closely with caseworkers, foster families, and external agencies to ensure children receive the best care possible. Leveraging ongoing training and peer support can also help mitigate burnout and improve program outcomes.

What cities in Michigan are hiring for Foster Care Program Manager jobs?

Cities in Michigan with the most Foster Care Program Manager job openings:

Foster Care Case Manager

Waterford, MI • Hybrid

ENNIS CENTER FOR CHILDREN, INC.
Individual, Family and Community Social Assistance • 51 - 200 employees
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$40K - $48K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement, PTO

Re-posted 17 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Advocate for children and families to achieve permanency through case management and placement planning.

  • Ensure accurate and timely completion of reports, logs, notes, and paperwork related to case management.

  • Coordinate and provide services to assigned consumers, families, and foster families, including participating in case conferences, home visits, and crisis response.

Job description

Position:

Position: Foster Care Case Manager

Salary:  $44,200 - $50,450

Status: Salaried/Exempt

*Sign-on bonus offered to relevant/non-expired CWTI trained individuals.

This is a professional position that provides case management of assigned caseload working with assigned Agency consumers, their families, and the foster families. This position also provides instructive counseling activities, assisting with treatment goals, and placement planning and care in compliance with the requirements of applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.

The Ennis Center for Children has been in operation since 1978 and has helped numerous children throughout the state of Michigan! Approximately 10,000 children in Michigan are involved in the child welfare system. Do you find yourself driven to help those children achieve lasting permanence? Are you an energetic and kind person, who wants to change the world one family at a time? The Ennis Center for Children is the place for you!

Qualifications (required at time of offer):

  • Bachelor?s degree in social work or other related field as required by the State?s licensing guidelines.
  • Experience in a child placing agency preferred.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication/presentation skills.
  • Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills.
  • Reliable transportation.
  • Satisfactory completion of all employment eligibility and Agency hiring requirements.

Responsibilities (illustrative and not intended as inclusive; specific responsibilities may vary):

The primary responsibility is to advocate for children and families with the goal of permanency (reunification, adoption, guardianship, permanent placement with a fit and willing relative, Another Planned Permanent Living Arrangement) by maintaining cases in various counties within the Ennis Center service area.

  • Ensures accurate, professional, and timely completion of all required reports, logs, notes, and other paperwork as required, including service contracts and treatment plans.
  • Coordinates or provides timely services and casework needs to all assigned Agency consumers, families, and foster families as required by Program-specific procedures, applicable contract terms, and/or applicable local, state, and federal regulatory and/or other accrediting agencies.
  • Monitors and provides necessary services to Agency consumers, families, and foster families. Coordinates treatment services with appropriate local, state, or federal agencies and/or community resources.
  • Assisting with Foster Care responsibilities across all agency offices as needed. This includes carrying caseloads outside the employee?s designated home office.
  • Attends, conducts, or participates in all case conferences, hearings, assessments, home visits, etc. as required.
  • Provides 24-hour crisis on call availability to clients and families on a rotating basis.
  • Provide case management of initial placements through the intake process.
  • Maintain a flexible work schedule.
  • Provides other Agency-related duties as assigned.

Core Responsibilities (required of all Agency employees):

  • Promotes a positive working environment within the Agency.
  • Maintains professional and respectful demeanor with Agency employees, consumers, visitors, and the public.
  • Actively participates in training, staff meetings, and Agency activities as required.
  • Participates in special projects or additional assignments as required.
  • Complies with the Agency?s Employment Policies & Procedures and Standards of Conduct.
  • Maintains as confidential all matters related to Agency affairs and refrains from internal and external discussions related to any employee, consumer, financial, or administrative issue except as required as part of job performance.

Benefits:

  • Health Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Account option available
    • Health Saving Account option available
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Life Insurance
  • Retirement Plan