Case Manager
Case Manager
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Responsibilities and Duties: Under the supervision of the Lead Case Manager the primary responsibilities of the Case Manager are to ensure a high quality of life for children served by providing professional case management services which includes ensuring and monitoring the active treatment component within the program. Case Managers are also responsible to ensure well-trained and motivated Foster Parents by providing training and consultation on the outcomes established by MillarRich and maintaining compliance with various state/federal regulations by directly consulting with all Foster Parents of the program locations to which the Case Manager is assigned.
Specific duties include:
1. Promoting high quality outcomes for children by training supporting and
teaching Foster Parents to become independent within their responsibilities
established by Department of Childrens Services (DCS) regulatory agencies;
2. Completing necessary supervision requirements by conducting regular and
unscheduled visits as outlined in DCS visitation guidelines to the homes and
within the community and documenting these visits in the MillarRich Childrens
Services (MCS) and DCS online database systems;
3. Assessing standards of quality and compliance in the homes by completing
Quality Evaluation (QE) tools as assigned;
4. Assisting the Foster Parents in the development and implementation of
individualized daily schedules for children served which are based on treatment
plans safety plans and the individual needs of the child served;
5. Developing training and ensuring implementation of goals for each child in each
of the following domains: educational/vocational emotional/behavioral
independent living medical health relationships & communication and
social/recreational;
6. Preparing Monthly Summaries which review safety well-being permanency and
visitation/contacts and ensuring these are entered into the MCS and DCS online
database systems;7. Conducting assessments (e.g. Child and Adolescent Needs and Strengths
(CANS) Casey Life Skills Human Rights Committee (HRC) restrictions etc.) as
needed;
8. Checking the documentation entered in the MCS database throughout the week
as well as monitoring the data entered by the Foster Parents to ensure
compliance of other management and supervision requirements;
9. Ensuring that all homes are aware of whom to contact in an emergency situation
if the Case Manager will be unavailable themselves;
10. Ensuring the implementation of MillarRich policies and DCS policies and
guidelines outlined in the DCS contract provider manual by providing training
and follow-up as needed to ensure compliance;
11. Promoting high satisfaction among MillarRich LLCs customers (e.g. persons
served guardians families Family Service Worker (FSW) or other DCS
Personnel Guardian ad litem third party advocates community members
teachers etc.) by participating in the development and implementation of
proactive action plans and communication follow-up in order to address any
concerns or suggestions;
12. Actively participating in scheduled team meetings including Child & Family
Team Meetings (CFTMs) Utilization Review calls Permanency Plan
Development Meetings Foster Care Review Boards etc. Attending and
supporting Foster Parents in Permanency Plan Ratification and other court
hearings;
13. Ensuring strong effective communication and team-work within assigned
homes between Foster Parents state monitors and other MillarRich
administrative personnel through meetings and other forms of written and
verbal communication as necessary;
14. Communicating needed medical information to DCS/Requested Agency as
requested and consented;
15. Assisting Foster Parents/Schools in the education of individuals served as
applicable. Actively participating in Individualized Education Plan (IEP) and
other specially called education meetings as applicable;
16. Assisting in supervising visitations when necessary;
17. Maintaining professional development by completing annual training
requirements as outlined in DCS policy;18. Other duties may be assigned as circumstances warrant.
1. Bachelors degree from an accredited college with a major in social work or a related discipline is required.2. One to two years of prior experience in a position of similar scope is preferred.3. Knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Word is required.4. Ability to learn new computer programs and perform data entry assignmentswith precision and reliability.5. Attention to detail is mandatory with this position.6. Excellent interpersonal/human relations skills.7. Excellent oral and written communication skills.8. Ability to maintain confidentiality.9. Ability to plan organize and prioritize events within the office setting.Managing stressful situations utilizing excellent problem-solving techniques isrequired.10. Outgoing and positive disposition.11. Ability and comfort with advocating for the well-being of minors supported.
Interested candidates should submit resume and cover letter to Mia Vasquez at
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
