Manager of Foster Care

Position : Manager of Foster Care Case Management

Salary : $50,000.00 - $55,000.00 annually

(Starting salary depends on education and experience)

Job Type : Full Time

RESPONSIBILITIES : The Manager Foster Care Case Management (FCCM) position works under the direction of the Program Director and is responsible for the supervision of foster care case management staff, and service compliance with contract / licensing / funding body and accreditation requirements. This position is responsible for providing backup supervision to case management staff (as needed) in the absence of other unit supervisors as well as maintaining responsibility for supervision of children in the unit, and any others as assigned. The FCCM Manager serves as the ongoing liaison between Cornerstones of Care and funding sources, maintaining adequate communication channels at all times to ensure that services. Advocates for the rights and needs of the children and their families and for the least restrictive community-based services. The Manager actively participates in the planning, development, and ongoing growth of the program. Ensures compliance with all Children's Division and Cornerstones of Care standards and requirements, as set forth in the policy, contracts, and licensing documents. Manages an allotted Service Budget for his / her assigned unit, and ensures that expenditures are within approved budget amounts. The Manager provides monitoring and guidance to Case Management Specialists on effective ways to manage their individual caseload budgets. This position must be accessible by phone after hours, on holidays, and on weekends, when assigned as the on-call supervisor.

QUALIFICATIONS : This position requires a Master's degree in Social Work or other Human Services related field and at least three (3) years of work experience with children and families. One (1) year of experience providing foster care / adoption case management services is required. The preferred candidate will have a Master's degree in Social Work and five (5) years of work experience in Child Welfare case management services. Must pass a background check, and physical and drug screening. This position also requires a valid driver's license and proof of current vehicle insurance.

BENEFITS : Cornerstones of Care offers a competitive benefits package, which includes : Paid Holiday, Paid Time Away (unlimited PTO for all benefit eligible team members), medical / dental / vision; prescriptions; accident and critical illness insurance; pet insurance; short-term disability; long-term disability; term life and accidental death and dismemberment (AD&D); health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); retirement (401K); employee assistance program (EAP); YMCA membership discounts; Tuition Reimbursement Program and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading "About Us" click on "Join Our Team."

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENTS :

• Nonviolence -helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose
• Emotional Intelligence -helping to teach emotional management skills
• Social Learning -helping to build cognitive skills
• Open Communication -helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management
• Democracy -helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority
• Social Responsibility -helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships
• Growth and Change -helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 853-1942 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer