Foster Care Adoption Specialist

Rooted in our Christian faith, Bethany Christian Services works to ensure
children are safe, loved, and connected through family. Across 29 states, we
strengthen families, support foster care and adoption, and walk alongside
refugees with compassion. Here, living out your faith means using your gifts to
bring hope and make a lasting impact.

Working at Bethany means joining a team of dedicated professionals with diverse
skills, serving communities across the country. Together, we’re united in our
Christian mission and these shared values: We’re motivated by our faith, we
support one another, we champion justice, we pursue excellence, and we’re in it
for the long haul.  As a  Foster Care Adoption Case Manager, you’ll help carry
this mission forward and make a meaningful impact every day.

How Your Role Makes a Difference

* Provide case management services to children in foster care;
* Attend and testify at court hearings, as necessary;
* Maintain effective contact with attorneys, therapists, CASA workers, and/or
other providers;
* Maintain current and accurate client records, case files, record notes, and
medical records;
* Comply with the reporting guidelines established by the organization,
Department of Child Services (DCS), and the court, while submitting all
required reports in a timely manner;
* Provide services that empower clients and adhere to the organization’s
standards of ethical practice;
* Coordinate and facilitate the completion of the treatment plan, and maintain
contact with all providers to include attending child and family team
meetings;
* Meet with foster parents at least monthly to assist with and ensure the
appropriate care is given to foster children;
* Investigate child abuse and neglect in accordance with program expectations
and guidelines;
* Recommend whether the parental rights should be terminated in a timely manner
that ensure the safety of the child;
* Participate in on-call system and schedule, as necessary;
* Assess the safety and appropriateness of the placement on an ongoing basis
using child welfare principles and social work best practices;
* Attend weekly meetings with supervisor to consult on cases, and to review
case plan and direction;
* Partner with the Licensing and Placement Specialist regarding foster parent
complaints;
* Keep abreast of community resources and refer foster families for support, as
needed;
* Stay abreast of all agency, federal, and state regulatory requirements
related to social services;
* Essential job responsibilities may vary based on the specific needs of each
program/department;
* May be required or asked to participate in a Bethany sponsored event;
* Complete other duties as assigned.

What Will Make You Successful

* Bachelor’s degree in Social Science, Human Services, Behavioral Sciences, or
related field of study from an accredited college;
* At least one (1) year of prior case management experience in child and family
services;
* Hold or be willing to obtain state certifications as required by the program;
* Must have a broad knowledge of basic principles, concepts, and methodology of
human services as acquired through a Bachelor’s level degree;
* Demonstrate an understanding of the effects that separation and loss,
neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on a child;
* Knowledge of state, community and agency resources;
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills;
* Demonstrated clinical, therapeutic, and crisis intervention skills;
* Ability to work independently and exercise a high level of confidentiality;
* Adheres to all agency and departmental safety procedures including reporting
any unsafe practices, equipment and environment, and takes an active role in
correcting the unsafe practice, equipment or environment through proper
notification channels;
* Exhibit integrity and good moral character to provide appropriate care;
* Possess the relevant experience and/or qualifications to work with these
clients and clients with special needs; and, be properly trained and
licensed, as necessary;
* Must be able to show proof of immunity to vaccine-preventable diseases
transmitted by the respiratory route:
* TDap or Tdap: Complete primary vaccination series. If primary vaccination
series completed in childhood, one Tdap dose in adulthood;
* Results of medical examination (as required by State Licensing, including
results of TB tests and immunization records);
* Computer skills sufficient to perform essential functions including knowledge
of Microsoft Office Suite;
* Must be 21 years old with a valid driver’s license with at least 3 years of
driving experience in the U.S. to operate a vehicle on behalf of Bethany;
* Must pass a Motor Vehicle Records (MVR) check and maintain a reliable vehicle
with proof of adequate insurance coverage;
* Pass a criminal history screen, including state and local child protection
agency registries;
* Subscription to and integration of the agency Statement of Faith, Mission
Statement, and Commitment to Unity.

We Invest in You

* Experience a team environment with other professionals who are motivated by
faith, support one another, pursue excellence, and are in it for the long
haul
* Access to training, professional development, and career growth
opportunities 
* Comprehensive health insurance (medical, dental, and vision)
* 403(b) retirement plan with employer match eligibility
* Generous time off (11 paid holidays, PTO Your
Way, paid parental leave, separate sick and paid absence banks) 
* Access to education reimbursement for those that qualify
* Comprehensive employee assistance and wellness program 
* Employer paid long-term disability and group term life insurance

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