Foster Care Case Manager (independent living)

Company: D.A. Blodgett
Location: Grand Rapids
Posted on: May 3, 2025

Job Description:

Position: Foster Care Case Manager Reports To: Case Manager Intake Coordinator
Beginning Pay Range: $43,888.88-$48,000.00 *$5,000 Hiring bonus for CWTI trained candidates About DABSJ: D.A. Blodgett - St. John's is a private non-sectarian agency that serves vulnerable children and families from the entire community. Our core objectives are to strengthen families, help children heal from abuse and neglect, provide homes and help kids thrive. About this Opportunity: ILP Foster Care Case Managers are essential to the care of youth ages 16-19 in the child welfare system. An ILP foster care case manager works with a youth as the primary guardian when they are placed in the DABSJ Independent Living Plus program. The case manager's work includes directly supporting the youth and helping to lead a collaborative team to ensure the youth's ongoing safety, independence and well-being. The end goal is for the youth to complete the ILP program and live independently.This highly impactful role requires people with a unique blend of strengths including compassion, organization, communication, and perseverance. While the foster care case manager has access to frequent supervisory support, the role requires the case manager to have the ability to make frequent independent assessments and to creatively adapt to a diverse array of situations. The ILP Case Manager will be embedded into the ILP program and engage with youth and the ILP team on a frequent basis to ensure youth are meeting their goals, engaging in medical, mental health and educational goals. Additionally, this position requires flexibility in scheduling to ensure youth are met with at times which are most supportive to them and their goals. Would you like to help us accomplish our mission as an ILP Foster Care Case Manager?Our ideal candidate will have a minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or a closely related Human Services field as approved by the Department of Child Welfare Licensing (DCWL). Master's degree is a bonus. One year of experience as a foster care case manager in the State of Michigan. Experience or training in working with children or adults within individual and family counseling, interviewing, family assessment and crisis intervention. Valid driver's license, good driving record and adequate insurance with a reliable vehicle always available.
Offered benefits and more:

• Medical, Dental, Vision. Life Insurance.
• Paid Holidays Off, Paid Time Off.
• 403B Retirement Opportunity.
• Flexible Scheduling.
• Opportunity to learn and grow from working with a diverse population of children and families.
• Access to a robust training system.
• DABSJ is able to provide CEUs for onsite trainings.
• Reimbursement for trainings.
• Support from our robust EAP (emotional, organization skills, financial planning, etc.).
• Work within an environment of creative problem solvers.
• Regular supervision.
• Working within a collaborative division with a wide variety of experience and knowledge.
• DABSJ is a Sanctuary certified agency that fosters a trauma informed environment supported by the Sanctuary Model (trauma informed organizational change model).
• DABSJ campus features and amenities: modern workspaces filled with natural light, intentionally designed for DABSJ services, purposeful spaces for collaboration as well as independent work, a variety of meeting rooms equipped with interactive technology and, amenities including kitchens, wellness rooms, fitness area, and locker room.
  DABSJ strives to be a fully inclusive organization as we support a diverse group of children and families. We are building a diverse team that represents our customers and our community and recognize that each of us brings a unique perspective to the organization. We welcome differing thoughts, faiths, beliefs, groups, and lived experiences. The diversity and differences of each team member, foster parent, adoptive parent, child, and family make us #DABSJstrongertogether for children and families. DABSJ is an equal opportunity, at-will employer, and will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment. DABSJ does not discriminate on the basis of race, including but not limited to hair texture and protective hairstyles such as braids, locks and twists; culture, ethnicity, religion, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, height, weight, marital status, veteran status, socio-economic status, disability, or other legally-protected characteristics as required by law. Applicants being considered for hire must pass a central registry clearance check and criminal background check to be eligible for employment.

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