The Family Preservation Case Manager is responsible for working in full partnership with the Family Preservation Therapist in developing a plan of care overseeing the implementation of the plan identifying and securing necessary resources facilitating monthly community team meetings making regular home visits monitoring all services authorized for client care and authorizing all care to maintain fiscal accountability. The Case Manager assures care is delivered in a manner consistent with the selected evidencebased model utilizing strengthbased familycentered and culturally competent values. The Case Manager offers consultation education and support to the family monitors progress toward treatment goals and assures that all necessary data for evaluation is gathered and recorded.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Manages his/her caseload within the financial parameters of the case rate or other established financial protocol.
- Uses resources and available flex funding to assure that services are based specifically on the needs of the child and family.
- Uses referral information and collaborates with the Family Preservation Therapist to complete a strengthsbased assessment and Plan of Care with clearly defined goals.
- Willingly completes other duties as assigned to advance the mission of Choices.
Qualifications
- Minimum of bachelors degree in social work or related human service field.
- Demonstrated two or more years of clinical intervention skills.
- Training in the selected Family Preservation Programs selected evidencebased practice.
- Knowledge of interventions related to life skills such as employment seeking budgeting and housing.
- Strong knowledge of and genuine respect for youth and adults with mental health issues and a firm commitment to empowering their families.
- Strong communication and writing skills. Bilingual skills (especially Spanish) a plus.
- Highly organized and detail oriented.
- Must possess a valid drivers license in state of residence and auto insurance.
- Demonstrated ability to:
- Work effectively with internal and external individuals including other professionals in the community.
- Work effectively as a member of a team.
- Effectively communicate to various internal and external audiences in both person and through various electronic media.
- Manage time and work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Effectively manage multiple priorities simultaneously.
Salary 42000
Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability 401k Match Tuition Reimbursement Hybrid work scheduled and a generous PTO plan.
Required Experience:
Manager