Buckner International · 2 days ago
DFCA Case Manager
Beaumont, Texas, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expBuckner Children and Family Services is a faith-based organization dedicated to transforming lives. The DFCA Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and providing services to foster children and families, ensuring their physical, emotional, and educational needs are met during their time in Buckner foster homes.
CommunitiesElder CareHealth CareNon ProfitRetirement
Responsibilities
Participate as a member of the Foster Care team to meet the physical, emotional, social, educational, and spiritual needs of the foster children during the time they are placed in a Buckner foster home, as outlined in each client’s plan of service
Provide ongoing case management for clients in Buckner foster homes
Participate in regular supervision and support with the client and foster parents during frequent home visits, office visits, and telephone contact as required by state licensing and Buckner policy and procedures
Provide family and/or support to foster care clients
Complete thorough documentation for case files in a timely manner in accordance with licensing requirements and Buckner policies and procedures
Maintain all documentation of client’s files in accordance with established minimum standards and Buckner policies and procedures. Audit client files on a regular basis to ensure that all requirements are met
Participate in child placing decisions for children being placed in foster homes
Timely and thoroughly complete all necessary admission and assessment paperwork; plan and complete discharge paperwork
Develop, monitor and review with clients their Plan of Service designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home
Provide crisis intervention
Assess the child’s educational needs and coordinate with the child’s identified school and family on appropriate child-specific services. Provide guidance and support to the foster parents. Ensure the child’s educational portfolio is updated routinely
Develop, monitor, review discharge summary in collaboration with the post-permanency specialist and provide ongoing aftercare services for identified children in coordination with Post Permanency Coordinator
Work with foster parents in coordinating visits with placing agency and/or family for family visits and contact. Assist foster parents with transportation for family visits and other necessary appointments
Collaborate with STAR Health to ensure effective communication and coordination of service
Participate in the screening and licensing of potential foster parents. Complete home studies for potential foster parents as part of the licensing process as required
Participate in in-service training, including SAMA, CPR/First Aid, Medications and any other clinical related training. Attend and participate in Buckner activities for foster parents and foster children
Facilitate and lead trainings for foster parents to provide them with pre-service and continuing education
Participate in recruiting foster homes by making presentation to the general public as required
Communicate with DFPS and other placement agencies by telephone and encrypted email; meet with placement agency caseworkers to discuss client needs
Attend and participate in permanency conferences, family group conferences, circle of support meetings and court hearings as needed
Prepare progress reports for placement agency caseworkers as requested
Qualification
Required
Knowledge and experience must meet Texas Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in social work or other human services field required
Requires a minimum of 2 years prior related experience
Requires ability to work nights and weekends as required
Requires ability to work effectively with culturally diverse youth and families
Requires proficient ability to speak, read and write English
Requires ability to drive assigned vehicle(s) or personal vehicle, with appropriate state license, following all laws applicable; must provide proof of liability insurance and must be eligible to be insured under Buckner's insurance policy
Must be age 21 or older to drive on behalf of Buckner
Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force continuously to move objects and/or people
Requires ability to walk, stand and sit, sometimes for prolonged periods of time
Preferred
Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred
Company
Buckner International
Since 1879 Buckner International has been transforming lives through hands-on ministry, serving the most vulnerable from the beginning to the ending of life.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Albert Reyes
President and CEO
Jeff Gentry, CPA, CMA, CHFP
Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
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