Foster Care Case Manager This position is responsible for all aspects involved with the placement of children in foster homes. This position also assists in the recruitment and retention of foster parents There is a sign-on bonus for this position. To qualify for this position, you must meet the following requirements: A.

Education/Training/License/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a related field from a four-year college.

B.

Work Experience:

• Six to twelve months of experience in counseling with delinquent or at-risk youth preferred.

C.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
• Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Attend annual HIPAA training.

Competitive benefits packages are offered for all full-time employees. The Children's Aid Home is an Equal Opportunity Employer. A. Paid Time off (PTO) B. UPMC Medical Insurance C. Dental and Vision Insurance D. Life Insurance after 1 year of Service E. Short-Term and Long-Term Disability after 1 year of Service F. Retirement Plan G. Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

JOB DESCRIPTION CASELOAD

Infants and toddlers, early and middle children, adolescents 0

• 21 years of age.

All essential functions are conducted within the framework of cognitive, physical, social, and emotional aspects of the developmental stage.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF JOB

: (other duties may be assigned) 1. Complete bi-annual record reviews. 2. Prepare and provide testimony as needed at court hearings. 3. Complete DAP notes, integrated summaries, and discharge summaries within identified timeframes. 4. Develop treatment plan meeting within five days of service with meetings scheduled every 30 days thereafter. 5. Recruit and follow up with potential foster parents and referral sources. 6. Provide support and training for resource parents. 7. Conduct intake interview with child on the first day of admission. 8. Conduct at least two home visits each month for each child. 9. Participate in the performance appraisal process. 10. Attend training, in-service, meetings and conferences as necessary and as directed to obtain 40 hours according to policy.

OTHER DUTIES OF JOB

1. Conduct annual home evaluations. 2. Perform other related duties as required.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

• Supervision is received by the Foster Care/Permanency Program Director.

SUPERVISION GIVEN

• Direct supervision of placements.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Responding to upset or angry people.
• Working with frequent interruptions.

MENTAL/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS OF JOB

• Must be able to walk, sit, and stand throughout the workday as needed, with occasional stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.
• Must possess ability to talk, hear, read, and write.
• Ability to lift up to 25 pounds occasionally.
• Must be able to practice Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR with youth as necessary.
• Must be able to operate a vehicle.
• No special vision requirements are necessary.

QUALIFICATIONS A.

Education/Training/License/Certification:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Sciences or a related field from a four-year college.

B.

Work Experience:

• Two years of related experience and/or training is preferred.

C.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must possess Act 33, Act 34, and FBI clearances.
• Must attend 40 hours of relevant training per year.
• Must be 21 years of age.
• Attend annual HIPAA training.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

PRIMARY

POPULATION

Children/Adolescents AGES:

0

• 21 years of age 1.

Must possess knowledge of child/adolescent psychology, development and abnormal behaviors. 2. Knowledge of all applicable regulations, policies and procedures. 3. Must possess good communication skills, both orally and in writing, and possess good documentation and observation skills. 4. Requires flexibility, leadership skills, and good judgment. 5. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the children, their families, other staff, and local agencies. 6. Must be a mandated reporter of child abuse. 7. Must be able to transport self and others. 8. Must be able to work in a stressful environment. 9. Follow all confidentiality and universal precaution guidelines. 10. Knowledge of and ability to use Nonviolent Crisis Intervention and First Aid/CPR. 11. Knowledge of and ability to use Trauma Informed Practices. 12. Strictly adhere to all HIPAA requirements as a covered entity To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. We are a Drug-Free Workplace. This position is designated as safety-sensitive and requires successful completion of a background check and pre-employment drug screening. While CAH complies with applicable federal and state medical marijuana laws, use or impairment from marijuana or any controlled substance while on duty is strictly prohibited. To learn more information about The Children's Aid Home and to view the full job description, please visit our website at www.cahprogram.org.

Benefits:

Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Loan forgiveness Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Education:

Bachelor's (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Somerset, PA 15501 (Required)

Work Location:

In person