About this opportunity
BrightSpring Health Services lists this Foster Care Case Manager opportunity in louisville, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Experience Required
2 - 20 years
Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's Degree
Compensation
$19.00 - $19.23 / hourly
Hours Per Week
40
Number Of Positions
1
Work Schedule and Shift Requirements
First (Day)
Job Description
Requisition:
Foster Care Case Manager
Job Locations
US-KY-LOUISVILLE
ID Line of Business StepStone Family & Youth Services Position Type Full-Time Pay Min USD $19.00/Hr. Pay Max USD $19.23/Hr.
Our Company
StepStone Family & Youth Services
Overview
StepStone Family & Youth Services provides trauma informed, youth centered services to c hildren and families involved in foster care. The Foster Care Case Manager plays a vital role in supporting c hildren, youth, and foster families through individualized case management, advocacy, and service coordination that promotes safety, stability, permanency, and overall well-being.
We are seeking a compassionate and dedicated Foster Care Case Manager who is passionate about supporting c hildren and families through trauma informed, strengths based, and family centered practices. This role is ideal for a professional who builds strong relationships, advocates for the needs of youth, and works collaboratively to help c hildren and families navigate the foster care system successfully.
The Foster Care Case Manager is responsible for coordinating and monitoring services, developing individualized case plans, conducting regular visits, maintaining timely and accurate documentation, and supporting placement stability. This position collaborates closely with foster parents, biological families, schools, referral agencies, community providers, and multidisciplinary treatment teams to ensure youth receive the resources and support necessary to achieve positive outcomes.
The ideal candidate is compassionate, organized, adaptable, and solutions focused, with a strong commitment to providing high quality, trauma informed services that empower youth and families and promote safety, permanency, stability, and long term success.
Responsibilities
Receives/responds to incoming calls from referral sources/potential clients and exchanges information to identify the clients' needs and consults with Director of Clinical Management to determine the Company's ability to meet them.
Completes all viable referrals by setting up and carrying out pre-screening assessments, completion of pre-screening reports, and preparation of case proposals and other related pre-admission paperwork (i.e., obtains authorization for payment, coordinates availability of an appropriate treatment team).
Oversees, directs and supervises field staff assigned in assisting with pre-screening process.
Accesses national/state/company account information, including the account names and terms of contracts or other past payer agreements, as appropriate.
Consults with third party representatives regarding client benefit coverage, client financial responsibility, company service authorization and specific reimbursement procedures. Presents company's services, interprets potential reimbursement options and negotiates reimbursement levels with third party payer.
Contacts referral sources to advise them of case acceptance and provides information on the clinical team responsible for client's case.
Develops/maintains a working knowledge of all services/resources provided by the Company and services available within the community. Assists in identifying alternative community service sources when company solutions are not appropriate or available.
Maintains relationships with standard referral sources and payer case managers. Contacts identified referral sources and seeks referrals as appropriate. Records outcome of calls and keeps the SAR informed.
Monitors/tracks referral sources' satisfaction levels, tracks/reports on conversion ratios and provides summary reports to management at requested intervals.
Implements/maintains, with the up line management, operational processes to ensure compliance with Company policies, requirements and regulatory mandates.
Adheres to and participates in Company's mandatory HIPAA privacy program/practices and Business Ethics and Compliance programs.
Participates in quarterly growth planning meetings/activities including discussions around staffing and recruitment needs.
Participates in special projects and performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a human services field or nursing field.
Valid driver's license.
Must have two years of experience with case management or related discipline
Must be able to communicate both verbally and in writing.
About our Line of Business
StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to c hildren in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects c hildren and youth who need homes with foster families, as well as foster care training, respite care and support services. For young adults transitioning from foster care to independent living, StepStone provides personalized guidance and training on basic life skills, including money management and education. For more information, please visit Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Salary Range
USD $19.00 - $19.23 / Hour
Res-Care, Inc., dba BrightSpring Health Services (“ResCare”), is an Equal Opportunity Employer. ResCare does not discriminate against any person on the basis of gender, r ace, color, national origin, r eligion, disability, age, veteran status, gender identity or s exual orientation in admission, treatment, or participation in its programs, services and activities, or in employment, or on the basis of gender in its health programs and activities.
Job Type
Full time
Benefits Offered
Not specified
Veteran Preference
No
Place of Work
On-site
Requisition ID
Worksite address
louisville, KY, 40201, US
Who can apply
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