How to hire a case manager for children

How to hire a case manager for children, step by step

Here's a step-by-step case manager for children hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a case manager for children job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new case manager for children
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   First, determine the employments status of the case manager for children you need to hire. Certain case manager for children roles might require a full-time employee, whereas others can be done by part-time workers or contractors.

   Determine employee vs contractor status

   Is the person you're thinking of hiring a US citizen or green card holder?

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   A case manager for children's background is also an important factor in determining whether they'll be a good fit for the position. For example, case managers for children from different industries or fields will have radically different experiences and will bring different viewpoints to the role. You also need to consider the candidate's previous level of experience to make sure they'll be comfortable with the job's level of seniority.

   The following list breaks down different types of case managers for children and their corresponding salaries.

   Type of Case Manager For Children	Description	Hourly rate
   Case Manager For Children	Social and human service assistants provide client services, including support for families, in a wide variety of fields, such as psychology, rehabilitation, and social work. They assist other workers, such as social workers, and they help clients find benefits or community services.	$12-22
   Volunteer	Volunteers are usually unpaid individuals who render their service to a company or organization. Most of the time, volunteers are skilled in specific areas needed by the organization but prefer to provide free service... Show more	$11-19
   Program Coordinator	Program coordinators are mid-level employees who are assigned to work on a program of a specific department. They handle the communications between their department and any other department that they may need to collaborate with... Show more	$14-30

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Social Work
   • Child Abuse
   • Foster Care
   • Management Services
   • Mental Health
   • Crisis Intervention
   • Autism
   • Substance Abuse
   • Social Services
   • Child Welfare
   • Mental Illness
   • Child Safety
   • Rehabilitation
   • Physical Health

   Check all skills

   Responsibilities:

   • Manage caseloads for Medicaid; interviewing and instructing clients in proper preparation of documentation.
   • Provide patients with education and counseling on contraceptive methods to prevent unintend pregnancies allowing timing and planning for plan pregnancies.
   • Conduct intensive case management and quality control for file accuracy in order to ensure HUD regulations are accurately implement.

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3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in the case manager for children job description is a good way to get more applicants. A case manager for children salary can be affected by several factors, such as the location of the job, the level of experience, education, certifications, and the employer's prestige.

   For example, the average salary for a case manager for children in South Dakota may be lower than in Hawaii, and an entry-level engineer typically earns less than a senior-level case manager for children. Additionally, a case manager for children with lots of experience in the field may command a higher salary as a result.

   Average case manager for children salary

   $35,613yearly

   $17.12 hourly rate

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   Entry-level case manager for children salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated January 20, 2026

   Average case manager for children salary by state

   Rank	State	Avg. salary	Hourly rate
   1	Oregon	$42,003	$20
   2	Arizona	$40,519	$19
   3	New Hampshire	$39,824	$19
   4	Wisconsin	$39,414	$19
   5	Utah	$38,586	$19
   6	Texas	$37,487	$18
   7	Illinois	$37,354	$18
   8	Pennsylvania	$37,275	$18
   9	New Jersey	$37,247	$18
   10	South Carolina	$36,653	$18
   11	Maine	$36,566	$18
   12	Massachusetts	$35,988	$17
   13	New York	$35,868	$17
   14	Virginia	$35,316	$17
   15	Florida	$35,172	$17
   16	Indiana	$31,831	$15

   Average case manager for children salary by company

   Company

   Rank	Company	Average salary	Hourly rate	Job openings
   1	TASC	$45,794	$22.02	8
   2	International Institute of New England	$44,628	$21.46
   3	UnitedHealth Group	$41,474	$19.94	264
   4	Community Care Alliance	$40,322	$19.39	15
   5	Mercy Health	$39,813	$19.14	44
   6	Lutheran Services Florida	$39,659	$19.07	36
   7	Volunteers of America, Utah	$39,577	$19.03	5
   8	The People Concern	$38,899	$18.70	46
   9	Foundation Communities	$38,731	$18.62	2
   10	RWJBarnabas Health	$38,414	$18.47	46
   11	Centene	$38,286	$18.41	3
   12	The State of Oregon	$38,043	$18.29	7
   13	PATH (People Acting To Help), Inc Community Mental Health	$38,019	$18.28	13
   14	Gulf Coast Jewish Family and Community Services	$37,930	$18.24	20
   15	Center for Life Management	$37,803	$18.17	9
   16	Thompson Child & Family Focus.	$37,144	$17.86	9
   17	Community Partnership for Children	$36,902	$17.74	9
   18	Resources for Human Development	$36,728	$17.66	22
   19	Wasserman	$36,724	$17.66
   20	Molina Healthcare	$36,637	$17.61	429

4. Writing a case manager for children job description

   A case manager for children job description should include a summary of the role, required skills, and a list of responsibilities. It's also good to include a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager. Below, you can find an example of a case manager for children job description:

   Case manager for children job description example

   Come join our team! The Mental Health Association of Columbia-Greene Counties is seeking a Part Time Children's Case Manager for Greene County, NY. This position is 25 hours per week at a rate of 16.00 an hour. The Case Manager carries a caseload of 6 families and accepts referrals from primary to middle school building principals, the Department of Social Services and the Single Point of Access. This position requires frequent, consistent contact, preferably in the family's home with the youth, family and/or significant others. Provides advocacy services by assisting with family specific needs related to other systems of care and acts as program contact person. Coordinates meetings with the families among service providers and school personnel when needed and/or appropriate. Provides information in a timely manner to the Case Management Program Director related to units of service, number of families served, admissions and discharges, and any other reporting requirements (Board of Director Reports, time sheets, mileage sheets, etc.). Attends training related to family empowerment, multi-cultural sensitivity, case management, among others. Carries out other duties as deemed necessary by the Program Director.
   This position offers a hybrid remote/telecommute schedule - days to be determined
   
   Requirements
   
   Bachelor's Degree preferred, or at least three years' experience working with families in the human services field. Knowledge of children and family services in Greene County; knowledge of Department of Social Services and the operations of school districts. Requires good interpersonal, listening and communication skills. Knowledge of mental health systems and experience working with children with emotional disturbances, and adults with psychiatric disabilities is extremely helpful. An understanding of cultural family differences and values, and ability to remain non-judgmental is essential. Must have reliable transportation and a clean driving record. Must be able to obtain Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance.
   
   Proof of current COVID-19 vaccination required. We may make reasonable accommodations based on an approved medical or religious exemption, and as long as it would not cause an undue hardship on the organization.
   
   All offers are contingent on the candidate's ability to obtain a Statewide Central Registry and Fingerprint clearance and must have a valid NYS Driver's License and a clean MVR.
   
   As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, the organization will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetics, age, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other protected classification. At the Mental Health Association, we believe a diverse and inclusive workforce makes the best workforce.
   
   Benefits
   
   Voluntary Vision and Dental, Voluntary 401K plans, EAP, generous sick, vacation, personal time, paid holidays. Plus you get to be part of a dynamic, diverse and supportive behavioral health organization whose mission is to "Provide education and advocacy, and to enhance the wellbeing of individuals, families and communities."

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5. Post your job

   To find the right case manager for children for your business, consider trying out a few different recruiting strategies:

   • Consider internal talent. One of the most important sources of talent for any company is its existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals. Reach out to friends, family members, and current employees and ask if they know or have worked with case managers for children they would recommend.
   • Recruit at local colleges. Attend job fairs at local colleges to recruit case managers for children who meet your education requirements.
   • Social media platforms. LinkedIn, Facebook and Twitter now have more than 3.5 billion users, and you can use social media to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your case manager for children job on Zippia to find and recruit case manager for children candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit case managers for children, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   It's also good to ask about candidates' unique skills and talents. You can move on to the technical interview if a candidate is good enough for the next step.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new case manager for children

   Once you've decided on a perfect case manager for children candidate, it's time to write an offer letter. In addition to salary, it should include benefits and perks available to the employee. Qualified candidates may be considered for other positions, so make sure your offer is competitive. Candidates may wish to negotiate. Once you've settled on the details, formalize your agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   To prepare for the new employee's start date, you can create an onboarding schedule and complete any necessary paperwork, such as employee action forms and onboarding documents like I-9 forms, benefits enrollment, and federal and state tax forms. Human Resources should also ensure that a new employee file is created.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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