Case Manager - Therapeutic Foster Care - Hernando, MS

Job DetailsLevel: EntryJob Location: Apelah Hernando - Hernando, MS 38632Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: 4 Year DegreeSalary Range: $45,284.00 - $51,634.00 Salary/yearTravel Percentage: Road WarriorJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesApelah, Inc., a Mississippi-based health, human, and social services nonprofit, is seeking a compassionate candidate to join its Specialized Foster Care team as a Case Manager. If you are seeking flexibility with your schedule, a smaller caseload, and the ability to build meaningful connections with community partners, Meritan may be the perfect fit for you! This full-time position will support foster families and children experiencing emotional, behavioral, and/or medical issues in the state foster care system by being the child's advocate, assessing health and social needs on an initial and continuing basis, and making linkages to a variety of agencies. The agency recruits and trains families for therapeutic support statewide as well as facilitates adoptions and home studies as appropriate.   Apelah offers excellent benefits and perks, including but not limited to: Voluntary health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurances Within the first month of hire, the agency provides 24/7 access to FREE, co-payless, basic medical and behavioral health benefits with U.S.- based, prescription-writing physicians to the employee and all household members through Teladoc. 403(b) retirement savings plan with agency match. Annual longevity bonus Referral bonuses 10 paid holidays per year 12 sick days per year with rollover 15 vacation days per year (increases with longevity) 8 hours volunteer leave per year 3 days bereavement leave per year Cellular phone stipend Company-sponsored group life insurance, LTD/STD Infant-at-Work Program/Child Care Stipend Employee discounts on shopping, entertainment, travel, and wellness through Vizient Member Perks Program Employee Emergency Assistance Educational Incentive Bonus for completion of certificates and degrees Remote work environment Travel reimbursement On-call pay Automatic salary increases commensurate with experience   WHY YOU SHOULD BECOME AN APELAH TEAM MEMBER: To be apart of a results-driven team To have flexibility and autonomy to balance your work and life To make a difference in a vulnerable children’s lives To be a valued member of a recognized Top Workplace   Apelah provides homes of refuge and healing to special needs foster children and in-home services to the elderly and disabled so that they may remain living independently in their own homes.   Apelah is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Qualifications A Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or a related social services field   Two (2) years experience working in a human services field.