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Samaritas Clinical Case Manager, Enhanced Foster Care- Kalamazoo, Calhoun, Berrien, Cass, or St. Joseph counties in Kalamazoo, Michigan
Position Details
ENHANCED FOSTER CARE CLINICAL CASE MANAGER
Retention bonus totals $4000 over first year in position.
Do you have a Master's Degree in Human Service or related field OR a Bachelor Degree AND 2 years of experience in child welfare or behavioral health field?
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The client-centered team member we seek will work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions and other individuals to provide appropriate treatment planning for children and families on an
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This position has a pay rate of $46,612.00 annually.
What's In It For You
Some of the benefits you may receive are:
Full Time/Part TimeCompetitive Medical, Dental, & Vision benefits, effective the first of the month following 30 days of employment
Company paid Basic Life Insurance ($10,000 minimum for each full time and part time employee)
Company paid Short Term Disability accrual (Full time employees)
Retirement Plan (403b) - Company matches on first 1.5% of gross income at 133%
Great Personal Time Off (PTO) accruals
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Plus, many more benefits
Retirement Plan (403b) – Contributions
Awesome Employee Discounts
UKG Wallet - Pre-Pay Options
Provides appropriate treatment planning for children and families on an assigned caseload in accordance with all applicable contractual and regulatory requirements and accreditation standards. Works as part of a treatment team with other service providers.
Duties and Responsibilities
Serve a maximum caseload of eight (8) EFC/ETFC children. Provide coordination of treatment planning, including social casework, engagement, mentoring, and community referral
Comply with all contract foster care service requirements, including but not limited to, child contact, birth parent/family planning contact, foster parent contact, sibling contact and parenting time requirements are met as outlined in policy
Maintain weekly contact with the Behavioral Aide/Specialist, when authorized, to assist his/her understanding of the child’s treatment plan and his/her role in achieving the child’s goals of acquiring developmental and therapeutically appropriate daily living and social skills, and recreational and leisure activities
Work collaboratively with referral sources, agencies, institutions, and individuals who have important roles in the client’s life situation. Communicate no less than monthly with each child’s mental health provider to monitor each child’s progress in treatment and ensure coordination of services to the child. Coordinate and collaborate with the educational system, having contact with the child’s school at least monthly
Review behavior logs completed by the caregiver minimally on a monthly basis
Prepare for supervisory conferences and provide documented assurance that all assigned cases are being handled on a regular basis, in accordance with the treatment plan
Assume responsibility for any reports specific to Enhanced Foster Care. Collect, analyze, evaluate and document appropriate data and client progress, as required for record keeping and reporting
Attend and testify, as requested, at all scheduled court hearings on assigned caseloads
Job Qualifications
Education, Training, and Licensure/Certification
ETFC
Master Degree in human service related field;Or
Bachelor degree in a human services field and two years’ experience working with children and families;Or
Master’s Degree or Bachelor’s Degree in alternate field with a minimum of 30 credit hours in the human services field with two years’ experience working with children and families
Experience
Experience with children and families with multiple problems and overall ability to relate to and engage with children and families in resolution of these problems
Additional Work Requirements
Participate in a system of 24-hour availability to clients, caregivers, birth parents/planning family and youth, as required
Unrestricted, valid driver’s license with good driving record. Reliable personal transportation suitable for safely transporting persons served; proof of current automobile insurance
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Requisition Number2024-10649
Employee TypeFull-Time
Hours Per Pay Period80
ShiftVaried
Work HoursVaried
Weekends and/or Holidays RequiredNo
On Call RequiredYes
Position LocationUS-MI-Kalamazoo