Case Manager - Foster Care

SUMMARYrnThe Foster Care Case Manager is responsible for the monitoring and protection of children, to provide case management for an assigned caseload, coordinate services for children and their families, and provide monitoring and support to foster homes.rnESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESrnrnMonitors and conducts ongoing assessment of the social, physical, psychological, medical, and educational needs of children on their caseload.rnWrites monthly and quarterly progress reports of children assigned to their caseload and distributes to the appropriate members of the treatment team or stakeholders. rnMaintains complete and accurate case files in the ETO system and in hard file format.rnMaintains regular contact with children, foster parents, biological family members/guardians (if possible and/or appropriate), county workers, guardians ad-litem, and therapists.rnConducts and prepares written reports of Structured Analysis Family Evaluation (SAFE) home study, assessments, annual updates, and addenda; development plans; and annual safety inspections.rnConducts file reviews.rnAttends and participates in court hearings, placement review meetings, administrative reviews, and school meetings.rnSupports the recruitment, retention, and training of foster parents, as needed.rnBecomes and remains familiar with state rule governing foster parent licensure.rnSupports agency activities related to foster care (e.g., Foster Care Appreciation Dinner, Holiday Foster Care Celebration, Foster Parent Trainings, etc.).rnProvides transportation to clients when needed.rnProvides on-call services and crisis intervention, as needed.rnPerforms other duties as assigned.rnrnQUALIFICATIONSrnTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below 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.rnrnBroad knowledge of social work practice, human development, child welfare system.rnMust reside in Colorado.rnShall possess or become certified in the SAFE assessment tool within one year of employment.rnMust have computer skills, including Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.rnMust demonstrate the ability to communicate effectively in oral and written forms.rnSkills and sensitivity in working with children and families from a variety of cultural and ethnic backgrounds with a variety of challenges.rnPossess a valid Colorado driver\'s license; has a reliable and consistently available vehicle; and can regularly travel throughout the agency\'s service area by way of interstate highways and primary and secondary roads, including those passing through the mountainous terrain within the state and region.rnMust carry automobile liability insurance at the level of $100,000/300,000/100,000.rnDemonstrates commitment to the mission, values and vision of Lutheran Family Services Rocky Mountains. rnrnEDUCATION AND EXPERIENCErnA Bachelor\'s degree in the social or behavioral sciences and one year experience in child placement. If the Bachelor\'s degree is in a non-related field, he/she shall have at least two years experience supervised by an individual with a MSW or other Master\'s degree in the social or behavioral sciences.rn rnAll qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.