Family Consultant

Case Management & Compliance:

· Maintain an average caseload of 8 foster/adoptive homes, with approximately 12 children in care.

· Conduct regular home visits and out-of-home visits to monitor child safety and well-being.

· Maintain thorough and timely documentation of case notes, home visit reports, service plans, and progress updates in accordance with state and agency standards.

· Ensure compliance with Community Connections policies, RCCL guidelines, and RBWO standards.

· Prepare and submit documentation to DFCS, the courts, and other stakeholders as needed.

· Ensure that all case management data systems are continuously updated with required and relevant case details (i.e. GA Score, extended Reach, internal files, etc.,).

Advocacy & Collaboration:

· Advocate for the child’s best interests during court hearings, IEP meetings, staffing's, and team meetings.

· Collaborate with DFCS Case Managers, foster/adoptive parents, medical and mental health professionals, educators, and legal personnel.

· Participate in the foster parent selection process and ongoing training activities.

· Equip foster families with referrals and resources to support placement stability and child success.

Crisis Intervention & On-Call Support:

· Provide weekday evening on-call coverage for assigned cases.

· Participate in rotating on-call coverage during weekends and holidays.

· Transport children, as needed, during emergencies.

· Provide support and response during critical incidents, with guidance from the Family Consultant Supervisor when necessary.

Training & Supervision Structure:

· Attend any regularly scheduled meetings as directed by the Family Consultant Supervisor.

· Participate in team meetings, agency trainings, and monthly staff meetings.

· Utilize “live learning” experiences and real case examples as part of continued training and skill development under the guidance of the Supervisor.

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Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s degree (required) or Master’s degree (preferred) in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Education, or a related behavioral or human services field.

· At least 1 year of case management or child welfare experience preferred.

· Reliable transportation with auto liability insurance minimum coverage of $100,000.

· Proficiency in written documentation, organization, and compliance reporting.

· Strong communication skills and a trauma-informed approach to care.

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Work Environment & Schedule:

· Hybrid schedule: minimum 4 hours/week in-office; remaining hours remote, court, or community-based.

· Flex-time permitted with prior Supervisor approval.

· Mileage, parking, and child transport snacks reimbursed monthly at the federal rate.

· Comprehensive benefits: 25 days PTO, 14 holidays, 401K match, annual raise eligibility.