Foster Care Case Manager
- Philadelphia, PA, United States
$42,000 to $45,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $42,000 to $45,000 USD / year
- Working hours
- 40 Hours per Week
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
Be the Support. Create Stability. Change a Child’s Future.
Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of children and families? Do you have a heart for helping others and the skills to support families through life's challenges?
We want YOU on our team!
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Foster Care Case Manager to join our Children, Youth & Family Services Division in Philadelphia, PA!
In this rewarding role, you will help create safe, stable, and nurturing environments for children in foster care while empowering foster parents with the tools, guidance, and resources they need to succeed.
🌟 What You'll Do:
• Support and coach foster parents as they navigate the challenges of caring for children.
• Monitor children's safety, well-being, and placement stability.
• Connect children and families with essential community resources and supportive services.
• Develop individualized support plans and assist families with crisis management.
• Collaborate with social service agencies, community partners, and biological families to support positive outcomes.
• Advocate for children and help strengthen families throughout their foster care journey.
🎓 What We're Looking For:
• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field.
• At least one year of direct social work experience serving children and families in a behavioral health setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• A compassionate, patient, and flexible approach to working with families.
• Valid Pennsylvania driver's license and access to an insured vehicle.
• Ability to travel to foster homes and work flexible hours as needed.
📍 Location: Philadelphia, PA
💼 Position: Full-Time | 40 Hours per Week
💙 Why This Role Matters
Every child deserves to feel safe, supported, and valued. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you'll do more than manage cases - you'll help build stronger families, support foster parents, and make a lasting difference in children's lives.
✨ Your passion can change lives. Your next career move can make a difference!
📩 Interested? Apply today and become part of a team committed to helping children and families thrive!
Qualifications
Minimum Qualification:
- Bachelors Degree in Social Work or related field including but not limited to sociology, psychology, counseling, criminal justice, education, divinity, or public health administration
- Minimum of one year of direct social work experience providing services to children and families in a behavioral health setting.
- Bilingual in Spanish is a plus!
- Adult and Pediatric CPR Certification Required
- PA Child Abuse Clearance required
- PA Mandated Child Abuse Reporter Training Required
- FBI Clearance required
- PA Criminal Clearance required
- Health Assessment required
- TB Test required
Key Words: Resource Parent Support Worker, Aftercare worker, Case Manager, Social Worker, Community Liaison, Childcare Worker, Foster Care, Permanency, Family and Youth Services, Youth Mentor, Parent Mentor, Post Adoption Social Worker, Foster Parent Trainer, Foster Care Worker.
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Skills
- Communication skills
- Problem solving
- Counselling
- CPR
- Child care