Description
At Eckerd Connects / Caring for Children, we believe in healing families. We are deeply committed to preventing social worker burnout by maintaining strictly low, manageable caseloads and fostering a highly supportive, trauma-informed environment. Here, you will have the space, time, and resources to make a real difference. This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule with total autonomy to manage your time between home, the office, and community visits. Join our team as a Family Foster Care Case Manager in Asheville, North Carolina!
Make more than a Living, Make a Difference
Our Benefits
- Low-Cost Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance
- 19 days of Paid Time Off the first year
- 11 paid holidays
- Retirement savings plan with employer match up to 5%
- Flexible spending accounts
- Paid short-term and voluntary long-term disability
- Group Term Life and AD&D Insurance
- Voluntary term life insurance
- Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Eligible Employer
- PTO Exchange
- North Carolina State Retirement Pension
Hourly Rate: $25.15
Travel: Mileage reimbursed at the standard federal rate for all community travel. Reliable personal vehicle required for daily community travel.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Family Support: Conduct regular home visits and schedule structured monthly check-ins with foster parents.
- Placement Stability: Provide ongoing guidance, crisis mitigation, and vital community resources.
- Child Advocacy: Champion the safety, permanency, and overall well-being of children in foster care.
- Crisis Intervention: Monitor situations closely, intervene swiftly during challenges, and fiercely advocate for the child's best interests.
Qualifications
- BA/BS degree from an accredited College or University in Social Work, or a related Human Services field of study.
- 2+ years of experience in Human Services/Mental Health field. Must meet North Carolina standard requirements to be a Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP).
- Knowledge of state and federal laws, regulations, and practices related to the Family Foster Care program.
- Must have an appropriate and valid state driver's license and be able to meet requirements for Eckerd's Auto Insurance and be able to drive for business purposes.
*This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by a person assigned to this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties that may be performed by a person so classified.
About our Program
Eckerd Connects' CARING for Children Foster Care Services consists of Family Foster Care and Therapeutic Foster Care. CARING for Children's Family Foster Care programs provide services to children in the custody of the Department of Social Services. Therapeutic Foster Care is a specialized Level II mental health foster care program designed to work with youth of all ages who have a history of behavioral, emotional, medical, and/or mental health problems. Licensed foster parents work with children on the issues that caused them to be placed out-of-home. Case Managers provide intensive support to foster parents while the youth is in care. Referrals to the program are made through a mental health provider, and fees are paid through Medicaid or another third-party funding source. Homes are available in most western counties. Stays range from a few weeks to several years if medically necessary.
Our Program Location
225 East Chestnut Street
Asheville, NC 28801
About Us Video: https://vimeo.com/1170824876?fl=pl&fe=sh
Please follow the links for more information about this program: https://eckerd.org/services/children-family-services/foster-care/caring-for-children-nc/Eckerd Connects employees and applicants for employment are covered by federal, state, and local laws designed to safeguard employees and job applicants from discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.
Eckerd Connects is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, including individuals with disabilities. We comply with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and applicable state and local laws by providing reasonable accommodations to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for sincerely held religious beliefs, observances, and practices. Auxiliary aids and services are available upon request to individuals with disabilities. If you need assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please contact adarequest@eckerd.org. Relay Services Dial 711.
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