Manager Foster Care Case Management

• Job Description​
• _Crittenton Children's Center is seeking a full time Manager for Foster Care Case Management._
• + Full-time weekdays-40 hours per week and expected to handle any crisis or after hours calls or disruptions.

+ Selects, trains, orients, motivates and oversees the work of staff by using effective strategies and resources to recognize and retain staff + Oversight and management of 6 Foster Care Case Managers and their assigned caseloads. Supervision of approximately 90 youth in foster care + Identifies skills and aptitude of staff and assist in their career development + Utilizes the performance management process (PMP) to coach, counsel and evaluate employee performance in a respectful and timely manner + Provides challenging assignments and commits the time and attention required to facilitate the learning, growth, and development of staff + Assures maintenance of electronic case files by unit staff + Advocates on behalf of children and families to ensure access to needed services and support in the community + Attends and participates in monthly department team and management meetings + Provides backup case management services when unit staff are unavailable including afterhours emergencies that may arise + Seeks community resources to meet the needs of children and families + Monitors all case management activities to assure compliance with Children's Divisions policy and procedures + Provides feedback and education regarding written reports of assigned staff for the purpose of court hearings + Facilitates professional family meetings in coordination with assigned case staff + Mediates any initial family complaints or grievances to encourage positive resolution + Ensures timely and accurate documentation of case related activities through the State FACES database system + Maintains expert knowledge of the laws, rules and policy requirements of the State of Missouri that regulate the practice of Missouri's child welfare system. + Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of child welfare experience required + Master's Degree preferred + Must possess demonstrated skills in assessing family dynamics, situationally counseling/crisis intervention, case management, and have previous supervisory experience. + Must have a clean driving record and applicable vehicle insurance.

• Job Requirements

• Applicable Experience:

  3-5 years Master's Degree - Social Work
• Job Details
• Full Time Day (United States of America)
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