Family Case Manager

Job Details

Level: Experienced |

Job Location:

Columbus, OH 43205 | Position Type:
Full Time | Education Level: 4 Year Degree | Job Category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

Salary: $50,000/yr.

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor or designee, this role works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of children and families served. The Family Case Manager works closely with youth, families of origin, foster parents, and community partners, providing advocacy, professional services, and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

• NYAP's commitment to doing what is best for children, youth and their families is a core value and one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellent training, continuing education, and development opportunities.
• Student Loan Repayment assistance, up to $1,200 per year.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance for you and your family.
• 22 Days Off Each Year.
• 11 Paid Holidays Per Year.
• Competitive salaries and benefits including a 401(k).
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Tuition Assistance.
• Work Anniversary Trips.
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure).
• Flexible Hours.
• Mileage Reimbursement.

• Complete or revise the Family Risk Assessment with all family members living in the home to assess strengths and needs, risk of harm to the child/children, and monitor child safety.
• Maintain contact with families through regular, planned, and unannounced visitations.
• Provide case management, transportation, parent education, counseling, community resource linkage, advocacy, and other professional services.
• Participate in administrative and court reviews of the case plan and other court proceedings.
• Work with Foster Care Programs to coordinate visits with the Foster Treatment Coordinator.
• Pursue permanent custody and planning for adoption or other permanent substitute care for children who cannot be returned to their birth families.
• Perform duties on-call as outlined in the on-call description when called upon to respond to after-hours emergencies.
• Travel daily to provide community-based services to, and on behalf of, youth and families in compliance with organizational, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize Children Welfare Best Practice Principles in decision-making.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participate in the weekly supervision process.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution.
• 2 years of work experience in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers, families of origin, and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served, foster caregivers, system partners, and internal customers.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures, socioeconomic, ethnic, religious, and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

• Valid driver’s license.
• Reliable personal transportation.
• Good driving record.
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000 bodily injury liability.

An Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans.

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Benefits listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.