Foster Care Case Manager in Charlotte, North Carolina at Children's Hope Alliance

Make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families.

At Children’s Hope Alliance, we do more than provide services—we create pathways to Hope, Health, and Healing for Generations. As a Foster Care Case Manager, you’ll play a vital role in supporting children, empowering foster families, and helping build stable, nurturing environments where youth can thrive.

This is a dynamic, relationship-driven role ideal for someone who is passionate about advocacy, collaboration, and making a meaningful impact every day.

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What You’ll Do

Champion Care for Youth & Families

• Serve as a trusted partner to children, foster families, and care teams—guiding them throughout the foster care journey
• Coordinate services, treatment planning, and resources to support each child’s unique needs
• Facilitate Child and Family Team Meetings and actively contribute to admission, treatment, and discharge planning

Support & Empower Foster Families

• Provide ongoing coaching, training, and hands-on support to foster parents
• Conduct regular in-home visits to assess strengths, address needs, and ensure a safe, nurturing environment
• Help families navigate behavioral challenges using proven models like the Teaching Family Model

Be a Consistent Advocate

• Maintain strong communication with biological families, social workers, and community partners
• Represent Children’s Hope Alliance in court hearings, treatment reviews, and external meetings
• Respond to urgent needs and provide crisis/on-call support when it matters most

Ensure Quality & Compliance

• Keep accurate, timely documentation and case records using clinical management systems
• Monitor foster home compliance with licensing standards and conduct ongoing reviews
• Review medical administration records to ensure the safety and well-being of children

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What Makes You a Great Fit

• You’re passionate about helping children and families succeed
• You build strong relationships and communicate with empathy and professionalism
• You thrive in a fast-paced environment where every day brings new challenges and rewards
• You’re organized and detail-oriented, with the ability to manage multiple priorities

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What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Social Work, or a related field
• At least 2 years of experience working with children, families, or in a related human services role
• Qualified Professional (QP) designation (required)
• Ability to respond to urgent situations and participate in on-call rotation

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Why Join Children’s Hope Alliance?

• Be part of a mission-driven organization making a real impact
• Collaborate with a supportive, purpose-driven team
• Gain ongoing professional development (24+ hours of annual training)
• Help shape brighter futures for children and families in your community

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Children’s Hope Alliance is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related field from a four-year college or university is required
• Two years of previous work experience in a related field is required
• Qualified Professional (QP) designation with children is required