Job Description

Crittenton Children's Center is seeking a full time Manager for Foster Care Case Management.

• Full-time weekdays-40 hours per week and expected to handle any crisis or after hours calls or disruptions.

• Selects, trains, orients, motivates and oversees the work of staff by using effective strategies and resources to recognize and retain staff

• Oversight and management of 6 Foster Care Case Managers and their assigned caseloads. Supervision of approximately 90 youth in foster care

• Identifies skills and aptitude of staff and assist in their career development

• Utilizes the performance management process (PMP) to coach, counsel and evaluate employee performance in a respectful and timely manner

• Provides challenging assignments and commits the time and attention required to facilitate the learning, growth, and development of staff

• Assures maintenance of electronic case files by unit staff

• Advocates on behalf of children and families to ensure access to needed services and support in the community

• Attends and participates in monthly department team and management meetings

• Provides backup case management services when unit staff are unavailable including afterhours emergencies that may arise

• Seeks community resources to meet the needs of children and families

• Monitors all case management activities to assure compliance with Children's Divisions policy and procedures

• Provides feedback and education regarding written reports of assigned staff for the purpose of court hearings

• Facilitates professional family meetings in coordination with assigned case staff

• Mediates any initial family complaints or grievances to encourage positive resolution

• Ensures timely and accurate documentation of case related activities through the State FACES database system

• Maintains expert knowledge of the laws, rules and policy requirements of the State of Missouri that regulate the practice of Missouri's child welfare system.

• Bachelor's Degree and 5+ years of child welfare experience required

• Master's Degree preferred

• Must possess demonstrated skills in assessing family dynamics, situationally counseling/crisis intervention, case management, and have previous supervisory experience.

• Must have a clean driving record and applicable vehicle insurance.

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