Job Description
FostAdoptCM 8-2020.pdf
KVC employees are expected to work with children and families, community partners and each other using KVC values: The heart of our work is helping people. Our character is built on authenticity and compassion. Family connection drives our culture. Collaboration fuels our improvement. Urgency and innovation mark our approach. Diverse perspectives are key to our progress. Additionally, staff members are expected to be role models for children and families, be solutions focused and build upon their strengths. KVC employees are also expected to maintain knowledge of, and adhere to, all company policies and procedures.
We are currently looking for someone to join our team in the Jackson (Ripley) and Mason Counties.
Minimum Requirements: Education: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a social service related field.
Licensure/Certification: Licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners or equivalent board. License is preferred but not required.
Experience: Minimum two years experience in children and family services, with preferable knowledge and demonstrated experience of the WV Medicaid Program.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned according to the qualification of staff and development of programs.
• Continues to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered, connected to the community; and which relies on evidence based practice necessary to support contract services.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will act as a member of a treatment team and give feedback on client progress.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will make required home visits to the foster or adoptive home a minimum of two times per month or as directed by the treatment plan.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will make at least one time per month school visits or as directed by the child’s treatment plan.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will attend all Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will attend all IEP meetings.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will travel (possibly to multiple counties in a service area) and be able to work in homes of families that are served.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will be knowledgeable in the areas of child development, parenting skills, and trauma.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will ensure that all child placing and Medicaid standards are met through documentation and keeping the child’s chart up to date.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will have knowledge of Medically and Socially Necessary service techniques and proper documentation of these services.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will have knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will participate in a 24 hour on- call rotation.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will work with all community members involved in the child’s life including the birth mother or birth extended family.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will provide supervised visitation and will document the outcome of the visits.
• The Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager will have a good working relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services.
• Meets with Foster Care/Medically Necessary Supervisor for a minimum of one hour bi-weekly to provide supervision.
• Participate in administrative supervision as requested. • Responsible for meeting performance expectations including contract requirements, timelines, regulations and laws.
• Provides direct services per program, state, and contract guidelines.
• Ensures services are in compliance with all regulatory standards and contract terms and conditions.
• Completes all required paperwork and follows agency policies and procedures within timelines, to ensure smooth paperwork flow.
• Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings, court hearings, consultations, and staff meetings, as required.
• Acquires and develops resources to meet identified needs of clients and staff. • Provides positive feedback to clients and staff.
• Provides culturally relevant and sensitive services to clients and ensures staff do the same. • Provides back up support to contract services as requested.
• Observes children for signs of abuse and/or neglect.
• Maintains working relationships and communications with DHHR, FFTA and other community partners.
• Understands contract requirements and work to improve contract specific outcomes.
• Attend meetings, seminars, and other educational functions as identified by the supervisor or agency director.
• Complete Relias Learning Core Competencies and annual courses according to agency schedule.
• Has valid driver’s license and auto insurance.