Foster Care Social Worker/Senior Case Manager

Shared Living Collaborative is looking for a Senior Case Manager for its foster care program. The position will include back up on call rotation and responsibilities for the supervision of staff as well as having a half time case manager position.

The ideal candidate will be knowledgeable of foster care, working with DCF, and trauma informed care. Must have a social work license (minimum of LSWA) or be able to be licensed within 6 months of hire.

• Provide holistic, individualized, and effective Case Management supports to youth residing in the agency’s Comprehensive Foster Care Program
• Assist with the intake and transition process for youth referred to the Program
• Assist in working towards creating permanency for youths supported
• Develop, follow, and implement all safety guidelines, procedures and assessment results to ensure that youth’s health, personal, safety needs are met at all times
• Work collaboratively with the agency’s nurse to ensure that youth’s medical/dental/psychiatric needs are met at all times
• Assist in the development of child specific treatment objectives based on DCF Service Plan goals
• Coordinate and facilitate evidence based therapeutic supports and skill building activities to assist youth in overcoming challenges.
• Assist in trauma screenings, referrals for evaluations and therapy, and in establishing and implementing child specific trauma informed approaches .
• Assist in the development and implementation of Positive Behavior interventions and plans
• Facilitate the implementation of established child specific supports

such as sensory diet and activities, speech and language exercises, etc.

• Work collaboratively with the Family Resource Staff in providing guidance, training, and supervision to Foster Parents and support staff
• Visit with youths and Foster Parents at least once a week, assist with appointments as needed, provides therapeutic direct care supports
• Participate in meetings such as Foster Care Reviews and Treatment Plan meetings as needed
• Function as a liaison to DCF/DMH Social Workers and collaterals
• Maintain required documentation/records and ensure compliance with all EEC, DMH, and DCF regulations, policies, contracting and reporting requirements and guidelines.
• Assist youth in the development and implementation of life skills and related tasks and in becoming as self- sufficient as possible ( including vocational training and employment activities) without compromising safety
• Assist youth on the development of personal and social skills.
• Provide crisis intervention when necessary and appropriate.
• Assist in collaborating with Permanent Resources on skill development related to parenting and therapeutic supports
• Work collaboratively with the Educational Advocate and Foster Parents to ensure that youth’s educational needs are met
• Promote a healthy life style and assist with the development and access

of meaningful community based recreational and therapeutic activities.

• Assist in planning and facilitating therapeutic agency activities i.e. groups, classes, outings, etc.
• Assist facilitating the application process for youths transitioning to Adult Services
• Promotes and teaches human rights and self- advocacy skills.
• Assist in facilitation of discharge and after care activities
• Participate in on call responsibilities/rotation
• Be available to work afternoons and evenings and one weekend day.

Education:

Minimum requirements Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology or related

field. As a condition of employment all applicants must have a valid

LCSW or LICSW Social Work License (meeting the DCF contractual

requirements) or must obtain said license within the first six months of

employment.

Experience:

Applicants must have at least two years experience in Human Services, preferably working with youth with developmental disabilities or multiple challenges in a Case Management Capacity.

Skills/Qualities/Knowledge:

• Demonstrate knowledge of training methods and supervisory skills
• Ability to provide comprehensive and effective case management services
• Effective written and oral communication skills
• High degree of flexibility, adaptability, organization, and attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain a confidential working relationship
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Effective crisis intervention skills
• Ability to apply a variety of therapeutic approaches and strategies
• Knowledge of Trauma Informed Approaches and Positive Behavior Supports
• Knowledge related to Sensory Integration, therapeutic groups and activities, and the benefits of Eco therapy
• Valid driver’s license
• Understands the dynamics of comprehensive therapeutic foster care.
• Ability to work effectively with all collaterals
• Ability to initiate, coordinate and provide oversight related to all medical and therapeutic supports, safety procedures, skill development, behavior guidelines, assessments, Service/Treatment Plans, Progress Reports, etc.
• Applicants must also demonstrate a knowledge related to all essential safeguards and procedures such as fire safety, environmental and street safety.
• Current CPR, First Aid, certification (training can be provided)

ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE FULLY VACCINATED FOR COVID-19 PRIOR TO FIRST DAY OF EMPLOYMENT AS REQUIRED BY OUR STATE CONTRACT.