StepStone Family & Youth Services
Foster Care Case Manager/Foster Care Licensing Specialist
StepStone Family & Youth Services, Richmond, Virginia, United States, 23214
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Responsibilities The Foster Care Case Manager works under the supervision of the Program Manager. They are responsible for the delivery of case management services, individual and family counseling and training and supervision of foster families. The Foster Care Case Manager assists the Program Manager in developing individual treatment plans for troubled children and their families. They maintain weekly contact with the foster families, children, and bio‑families and monitor the progress of the child and family throughout placement. They assist with training, home studies, and evaluation of foster parents. The Foster Care Case Manager uses standardized tools to measure social and emotional progress and outcomes and prepares written treatment plans and progress reports.
Key Duties
Reviews referrals and matches children with appropriate foster families.
Places children in state licensed or state certified foster homes.
Obtains all state and agency required documentation for child in care.
Provides weekly documented contact and bi‑weekly visits to child and foster home.
Visits each assigned child at least once each month away from the foster home.
Prepares a treatment plan for the child within 21 days of placement and quarterly thereafter.
Prepares monthly progress reports for assigned children.
Provides Independent Living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.
Provides reunification services to the biological families when required by treatment plan.
Coordinates visitation of children with biological parents, siblings, and relatives.
Provides supervised visits with parents, siblings, and relatives when required by court.
Acts as liaison with placing agencies, schools, and other community agencies.
Attends court hearings and review hearings.
Attends staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as required.
Completes interviews, training and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.
Attends conferences and seminars as required for annual training.
Conducts/participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.
Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.
Foster Parent Recruitment, Licensing & Development
Coordinate and participate in recruitment and community awareness activities.
Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans.
Respond to foster parent inquiries within required timeframes.
Conduct interviews, home inspections, and background clearances.
Guide families through SAFE and state licensing processes.
Maintain foster parent files in compliance with regulations.
Conduct monthly foster parent record reviews.
Support foster parent meetings and trainings.
Foster Home Support & Retention
Serve as a primary support contact for foster parents.
Provide trauma‑informed coaching and guidance.
Monitor foster homes for safety and compliance.
Support matching and placement decisions.
Observe and report any abuse, neglect, or safety concerns.
Qualifications The Foster Care Case Manager has a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field and two years’ experience working with children and families. A bachelor’s degree in the same field and five years’ experience with a placing agency may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
About Our Company StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children 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 www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Additional Job Information This is a dual role of Case Manager and Licensing Specialist in the Richmond area. The hybrid position provides continuity from foster parent inquiry through licensure, placement, and ongoing case management. The role ensures foster homes are well‑prepared, supported, compliant, and aligned with the needs of youth in care. The Foster Care Case Manager & Licensing Specialist collaborates closely with foster parents, youth, biological families, placing agencies, schools, and treatment team members to promote placement stability, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes.
Salary Range: USD $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 / Year
Location: Richmond, VA
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Foster Care Licensing Specialist
role at
StepStone Family & Youth Services .
2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants.
Responsibilities The Foster Care Case Manager works under the supervision of the Program Manager. They are responsible for the delivery of case management services, individual and family counseling and training and supervision of foster families. The Foster Care Case Manager assists the Program Manager in developing individual treatment plans for troubled children and their families. They maintain weekly contact with the foster families, children, and bio‑families and monitor the progress of the child and family throughout placement. They assist with training, home studies, and evaluation of foster parents. The Foster Care Case Manager uses standardized tools to measure social and emotional progress and outcomes and prepares written treatment plans and progress reports.
Key Duties
Reviews referrals and matches children with appropriate foster families.
Places children in state licensed or state certified foster homes.
Obtains all state and agency required documentation for child in care.
Provides weekly documented contact and bi‑weekly visits to child and foster home.
Visits each assigned child at least once each month away from the foster home.
Prepares a treatment plan for the child within 21 days of placement and quarterly thereafter.
Prepares monthly progress reports for assigned children.
Provides Independent Living training and monthly ILP progress reports for assigned clients.
Provides reunification services to the biological families when required by treatment plan.
Coordinates visitation of children with biological parents, siblings, and relatives.
Provides supervised visits with parents, siblings, and relatives when required by court.
Acts as liaison with placing agencies, schools, and other community agencies.
Attends court hearings and review hearings.
Attends staff meetings and treatment planning meetings as required.
Completes interviews, training and home studies on prospective foster parents as needed.
Attends conferences and seminars as required for annual training.
Conducts/participates in two or more foster parent support group meetings each year.
Maintains flexible working hours and works weekends or holidays as needed.
Foster Parent Recruitment, Licensing & Development
Coordinate and participate in recruitment and community awareness activities.
Develop and implement strategic recruitment plans.
Respond to foster parent inquiries within required timeframes.
Conduct interviews, home inspections, and background clearances.
Guide families through SAFE and state licensing processes.
Maintain foster parent files in compliance with regulations.
Conduct monthly foster parent record reviews.
Support foster parent meetings and trainings.
Foster Home Support & Retention
Serve as a primary support contact for foster parents.
Provide trauma‑informed coaching and guidance.
Monitor foster homes for safety and compliance.
Support matching and placement decisions.
Observe and report any abuse, neglect, or safety concerns.
Qualifications The Foster Care Case Manager has a bachelor’s degree in social work, sociology, psychology, counseling, or related human services field and two years’ experience working with children and families. A bachelor’s degree in the same field and five years’ experience with a placing agency may be considered in lieu of a graduate degree.
About Our Company StepStone Family and Youth Services, an affiliate of BrightSpring Health Services, provides the full spectrum of support to children in need of alternative, safer, and more positive living environments with residential and family services. StepStone connects children 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 www.stepstoneyouth.com. Follow us on Facebook and LinkedIn.
Additional Job Information This is a dual role of Case Manager and Licensing Specialist in the Richmond area. The hybrid position provides continuity from foster parent inquiry through licensure, placement, and ongoing case management. The role ensures foster homes are well‑prepared, supported, compliant, and aligned with the needs of youth in care. The Foster Care Case Manager & Licensing Specialist collaborates closely with foster parents, youth, biological families, placing agencies, schools, and treatment team members to promote placement stability, regulatory compliance, and positive outcomes.
Salary Range: USD $47,000.00 - $50,000.00 / Year
Location: Richmond, VA
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