Case Manager

JOB OVERVIEW

Make a meaningful difference in the lives of youth and families.

Foster First is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and organized part-time Case Manager to join our Yakima foster care program, with the opportunity to transition into a full-time, benefited position based on program and caseload needs. This position is ideal for someone who is passionate about child welfare, enjoys building meaningful relationships, and wants to help youth and foster families achieve greater safety, stability, and long-term success.

The Case Manager provides direct, individualized support to children in foster care and their foster and adoptive families. In this role, you will coordinate services, advocate for youth and caregivers, collaborate with DCYF and community partners, maintain case documentation, and help ensure each youth receives services that support their individual needs and plan of care.

Case Managers work closely with youth, foster parents, Foster First team members, DCYF staff, and other professionals involved in each child’s care. Caseloads may vary based on program and service needs.

This is a part-time position of up to 25 hours per week with a flexible schedule that includes a combination of office, home, and community-based work. Because the needs of youth and families do not always occur during traditional business hours, some evening and weekend availability is required.

• 401(k) plan with a 50% employer matching contribution
• Flexible work schedule
• Opportunities to work from home periodically, with supervisor approval and based on program and caseload needs
• $50 monthly phone stipend
• Mileage reimbursement for approved work-related travel
• $100 weekend stipend when scheduled for After-Hours & Crisis Response coverage
• Ongoing training and professional development
• Meaningful work supporting youth and families in our community

As a Case Manager, you will:

• Provide individualized case management, supervision, and support to youth in foster care and their caregivers.
• Maintain regular and meaningful contact with children, foster parents, and foster-adoptive families.
• Participate as an active member of each child’s care team and support services identified in the youth’s plan of care.
• Advocate for the needs, safety, well-being, permanency, and stability of youth and families.
• Coordinate services and communicate regularly with DCYF, placing agencies, community providers, and other professionals.
• Provide weekly case time to children and youth as needed when assigned Youth Partners (Case Aides) are unavailable.
• Participate in court hearings, Family Team Decision Making meetings, permanency planning conferences, and other case-related meetings.
• Review and maintain case files, treatment plans, service documentation, and discharge summaries.
• Ensure case documentation is timely, accurate, professional, and compliant with agency, contract, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor case progress and identify concerns, barriers, and changing needs.
• Collaborate with Youth Partners and other case-management team members to coordinate services and delegate appropriate case-related activities.
• Participate in weekly case consultations and supervisory meetings.
• Build positive and collaborative relationships with youth, caregivers, coworkers, and community partners.
• Maintain confidentiality and protect client information in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, and Foster First policies.
• Participate in required staff meetings, training, and ongoing professional development.
• Serve in the After-Hours & Crisis Response rotation, including occasional evenings and weekends.
• Perform special projects and other duties as assigned.

This is a part-time position working up to 25 hours per week.

Case management is not always a traditional 9-to-5 role. The schedule offers flexibility but must remain responsive to program, caseload, youth, and family needs.

Case Managers may be required to:

• Conduct home and community visits during evenings or other times that work for youth and families.
• Attend court hearings, meetings, appointments, and other case-related activities.
• Participate in the…