Pathways Youth & Family Services, Inc.

General

• Provide ongoing monitoring, support, and case management services to foster/adopt families and clients
• Assist foster families in remaining compliant with DFPS Minimum Standards and Pathways’ policies and procedures
• Help foster/adopt parents document progress on Service Plan goals
• Conduct and document monthly and quarterly visits to assigned foster/adopt homes
• Provide training during quarterly home visits
• Create and ensure compliance with Action/Safety Plans
• Respond to internal placement referrals
• Identify and prepare families and children for placement
• Conduct placements and complete required placement documentation and training
• Conduct 7-Day Follow-Ups to ensure children’s wellbeing and safety
• Assess and ensure children’s ongoing wellbeing and safety
• Schedule and facilitate service plan meetings and develop and implement Service Plans
• Monitor foster/adopt homes and services through monthly contacts
• Ensure educational services are provided, including attending ARD meetings and requesting special services in public schools
• Ensure medical, dental, and other health-related appointments occur within required timeframes
• Attend court hearings and permanency planning meetings and share information with legal representatives and treatment teams
• Complete monthly documentation on children’s progress toward Service Plan goals
• Plan, implement, and review behavioral interventions with the CPMS, Program Director, and/or Treatment Director
• Upload and complete documentation within two business days
• Work primarily in the community with some office-based activities
• Manage an estimated caseload of 30 to 35 clients

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