Top 12 Foster care worker Jobs in Amherst, Ny

Foster Care Case Manager
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. —Amherst, NY
- $24.12 - $25.34 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
- Driver's License
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Habilitation Specialist 1
State of New York - People With Developmental Disabilities, Office for —West Seneca, NY
- $53,764 - $68,630 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Nursing
- RN License
- Paid parental leave
- Paid holidays
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Community Provider
OLV Human Services —Lackawanna, NY
- $18.85 - $23.00 an hour
- Part-time
- Addiction Medicine
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- Free parking
- Paid training
Case Worker - Foster Care
Buffalo Urban League —Buffalo, NY
- $20.59 an hour
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Computer literacy
- Office
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Part-Time Home Finder
Buffalo Urban League —Buffalo, NY
- $21 an hour
- Part-time
- Master's degree
- Driver's License
- Experience working with children
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Behavioral Health Service Provider
OLV Human Services —Lackawanna, NY
- $18.22 - $26.00 an hour
- Choose your own hours
- Hybrid work
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- HIPAA
- Paid training
- Mileage reimbursement
Clare Bridge Caregiver
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Amherst, NY
- $16.00 - $18.17 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Youth Support Specialist (overnights)
New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. —Lancaster, NY
- $19 - $21 an hour
- Overnight shift
- Residential
- High school diploma or GED
- Driver's License
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
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Senior Manager - Critical Time Intervention
Jewish Family Service —Buffalo, NY
- $66,500 - $72,000 a year
- Weekends as needed
- LMFT
- Writing skills
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
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Care Partner @ Memory Care
Brookdale Senior Living Inc. —Wheatfield, NY
- $16.00 - $18.17 an hour
- Nights as needed
- Writing skills
- English
- High school diploma or GED
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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LNHA - Licensed Nursing Home Administrator
Elderwood —Williamsville, NY
- $150,000 - $180,000 a year
- Full-time
- Skilled nursing facility
- English
- Bachelor's degree

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Foster Care Case Manager

New Directions Youth & Family Services, Inc. -
Amherst, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$24.12 - $25.34 an hour

Benefits

401(k) 3% Match
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Opportunities for advancement
Flexible schedule
Life insurance

Qualifications

Safety protocol adherence
Care documentation
Clinical case management notes
Advocacy
Driver's License
Bachelor's degree
Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning
Working with families

Full Job Description

Description:

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager
Department: Foster Care / SILP

Position Summary

The Foster Care Case Manager provides individual and family case management services to therapeutic foster care cases as well as individualized services to youth to support independent living, coping, and socialization skills. This role partners with clinicians for “special” or “exceptional” cases and manages case dynamics for “regular” rate cases. The Case Manager meets regularly with clinicians and the Clinical Director for oversight and provides thorough documentation, including FASP’s, PHRs, court reports, correspondence, and progress notes. In the absence of the Clinical Worker, the Case Manager maintains all case activities under close supervision of the Clinical Director.

Department

New Directions Youth & Family Services’ Foster Care and SILP (Supervised Independent Living Program) teams provide individualized case management and therapeutic support to youth and families, fostering connections, independence, and long-term stability.

Agency

New Directions Youth & Family Services is an equal opportunity employer committed to championing the principles of anti-racism, justice, and equity. We welcome prospective employees from diverse cultures and backgrounds, for all positions, who will uphold our values and contribute to our mission. We aim to have a leadership and workforce that is reflective of the communities we work in partnership with.

Benefits

New Directions takes pride in offering a comprehensive benefits package to support our employees:

Medical, dental, and life insurance
401k with up to 3% agency match
105 hours of paid time off in the first year, plus 13 agency holidays
Flexible scheduling
Opportunities for professional development and advancement
A supportive agency culture where over 30% of staff have been with us for 10+ years

Compensation

$24.12 – $25.34 per hour in the first year
Additional raises guaranteed

Hours/Schedule

Full-Time, flexible schedule with on-call responsibilities as per crisis coverage.

Professional Development Opportunities

We invest in our employees through supervision, in-service training, and opportunities for continued skill development. Staff maintain certifications including Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI), First Aid/CPR, Community Safety Training, and Casey Life Skills facilitation.

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Serve as a member of the treatment team with the clinical worker to support children’s emotional care, monitor needs, and provide therapeutic activities
Facilitate life skill and socialization experiences to support mastery of independence
Foster visitation and reunification of children with natural, fictive, or SILP families
Provide on-call support in emergencies per the crisis matrix
Cover cases in the absence of co-workers due to vacation or other leave
Utilize supervision and training to support professional development
Represent the agency in the community as a liaison and ambassador
Participate in and provide foster parent training as needed
Attend case-related conferences, meetings, and provide documentation
Conduct Ansel Casey Life Skills Assessments for youth 8+ and create Independent Living (IL) plans
Monitor foster parent training and complete annual re-certifications
Assist in gathering data and completing exceptional rate forms in collaboration with clinicians
Maintain required certifications including TCI, First Aid/CPR, and agency-provided trainings
Attend mandatory trainings and supervision
Perform additional duties as assigned by supervisors

Requirements:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong advocacy and case management skills
Ability to work effectively with youth, families, staff, and community partners from diverse backgrounds
Knowledge of community resources and ability to access specialized services for youth
Strong written, verbal, and documentation skills
Flexibility and adaptability in a dynamic environment
Ability to collaborate within a treatment team and accept supervision
Organizational skills to manage multiple case responsibilities

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field (required)
Two (2) years of experience in human services (preferred)
Valid NYS driver’s license, adequate auto insurance, and ability to meet agency driving criteria (required)
Ability to pass an annual physical per agency health policy (Category 2 classification)
Compliance with agency safety standards and healthy work environment practices

Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

We want to emphasize that the preferred qualifications are not required and that we are committed to helping our future colleagues develop these preferred skills. We strongly encourage those who are passionate about fostering a diverse, inclusive, and equitable human service organization to apply.

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Position Summary

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Benefits

Compensation

Hours/Schedule

Professional Development Opportunities

Position Specific Duties/Responsibilities

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

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