Adoption Promotion and Support Services
III. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience developing and/or facilitating youth and/or adult support and education groups
IV. REPORTS TO: APSS Program Coordinator
V. POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The Case Manager (CM) is responsible for case management services including assessing client’s/family’s needs, developing, in conjunction with the clients, an Individualized Service Plan (ISP), implementing the ISP, completing quarterly reports on the progress of the clients, providing direct services to family members in strengthening protective factors and addressing the Seven Core Issues in Adoption and co-facilitating support groups for youth and/or families. The majority of work is completed in the field and during times convenient for the clients. The program goal and outcome is that children referred to CB will have permanency and stability in their living situations through adoption when adoption is in the best interest of the child.
VI. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Upon receipt of CB’s referral from L.A. County Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS) APSS Program, complete contacts, scheduling, meeting with families, development and implementation of ISP, quarterly reports and other documentation, and provide linkage referrals as required by the APSS contract
Teach and strengthen parenting strategies that meet the needs of adopted children through facilitating the development and strengthening of parental protective factors, addressing the seven core issues of adoption, and talking about adoption at different developmental stages
Advocate for services in the school and community, including special education and mental health
Develop and co-facilitate groups for youth/adults
Explain permanency options to youth/adults
Identify and explore hesitancies to commit to permanent plan and help mitigate barriers to permanency
Coordinate services with treatment team, which may include referred family members, DCFS, mental health therapists, mentor staff, and other community service providers
Attend client meetings as needed, i.e., IEP and TDM
Complete initial and ongoing training hours as required by the APSS contract, which includes participating in trainings outside of Children’s Bureau and independent study
Promote Program and Agency in the community including at events, DCFS, and private agencies
VII. GENERAL:
Maintains confidentiality in matters of agency operations, personnel, and clients Maintains positive communications with all agency staff, clients and visitors Exercises good judgment in performance of duties and responsibilities Supports existing agency policies, principles and mission Other related duties as assigned