Case Manager and Foster Home Licensor
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To be a successful Foster Home Case Manager - Licensor you must become able to do the following always: 1. Follow Agency Policy and Procedure (current J:drive) 2. Operate according to the Department Operations Manual (practice guide and notes within competencies) 3. Meet departmental goals and/or outcomes. 4. Conduct family interviews and complete necessary documentation. 5. Maintain phone calls and emails with collateral contacts. 6. Complete a comprehensive Home Study within 90 days of Assignment. 7. Effectively collaborate with the Division of Licensed Resources. 8. Process and submit general licensing documentation. 9. Manage youth's case plan in collaboration with the child and family team. 10. Provide necessary and appropriate support for birth parents, foster parents, and / or other care-givers consistent with the wraparound-service-model. 11. Coordinate care with the Family Support Specialists. 12. Collaborate with colleagues and respond to additional duties as assigned. 13. Maintain commitment to culturally competent, trauma-informed, family-focused, child-centered, evidence-based, data-driven services.Skills & Requirements 35% - Face-to-Face Meetings with Prospective Foster Parents 35% - Documentation, Paperwork Gathering and Report Writing 15% - Internal Meetings 10% - Collateral Contacts 5% - Home InspectionsTo qualify for this job you need to have: 1. BA in Social Work or related field is required, an MSW is preferred. 2. A minimum of two years licensing or case management experience in child welfare services required. 3. Washington Department of Health Counselor Certification required.