Case Manager - Foster Care

**Job Overview** Join our dedicated team as a Case Manager \- Foster Care, where you will play a vital role in supporting children and families within the foster care system. This energetic position involves coordinating services, ensuring safety, and fostering positive outcomes for vulnerable children. You will work closely with foster families, birth families, and community partners to promote stability, well\-being, and successful transitions for children in care. Your proactive approach and compassionate communication will make a meaningful difference in the lives of those you serve. **Duties** * Develop and implement individualized case plans for foster children, ensuring all needs—emotional, educational, medical—are addressed effectively. * Conduct thorough assessments of foster homes and monitor ongoing safety and compliance with child welfare standards. * Collaborate with social workers, healthcare providers, schools, and families to coordinate services that support the child's development and stability. * Maintain detailed documentation of case activities, progress notes, mandated reports, and service plans using Microsoft Office tools. * Provide regular client communication to update families on case progress, upcoming appointments, and available resources. * Ensure adherence to mandated reporting laws by promptly reporting any suspected abuse or neglect in accordance with child protective services guidelines. * Drive to home visits, court hearings, community meetings, and training sessions as required to support foster children and their families. **Skills** * Strong knowledge of child protective services protocols and child welfare laws. * Experience working with children who have developmental disabilities or special needs. * Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) for documentation and communication. * Ability to prioritize tasks effectively in a fast\-paced environment while managing multiple cases simultaneously. * Excellent client communication skills with an emphasis on cultural competency and working with diverse populations. * Valid driver’s license with reliable transportation for home visits and community engagement activities. * Certification in CPR is preferred to ensure safety during emergency situations. * Experience working with foster children and understanding of adoption processes enhances your ability to support permanency goals. * Knowledge of mandated reporting laws ensures compliance when safeguarding children from harm. * Background in social work or case management provides a strong foundation for navigating complex family dynamics. Join us in making a lasting impact by providing compassionate support and advocacy for children in foster care! Pay: From $44,000\.00 per year Benefits: * Cell phone reimbursement * Mileage reimbursement Work Location: Hybrid remote in Houston, TX 77054