Family Case Manager

We are seeking a full-time Family Case Manager role to join our Care Management Team in Columbus Ohio.

Compensation: $50000/yr.

To learn more about the program please see the information below:

Summary

Under the general supervision of the Program Supervisor or designee this position works to make a meaningful difference in the lives of the children and families served. This position works closely with youth family of origin foster parents and community partners providing advocacy professional services and support toward the ultimate goal of living safely and successfully in the community.

Working At NYAP

• NYAPs commitment to doing what isbestfor children youth and their families is acore valueand one that we look for in our newest team members.
• Excellenttraining and continuing education and development opportunitiesoffered!
• Student Loan Repayment assistance up to $1200 per year!
• Medical Dental and Vision insurance for you and your family!
• 22 Days OffEach Year!
• Plus 11Paid Holidays Per Year!
• Competitive salaries and benefitsincluding a 401(k)
• Summer Hours Off (Friday afternoons off).
• Tuition Assistance
• Work Anniversary Trips!
• Peace leave
• Supervision Hours (for staff working on Independent Licensure)
• Flexible Hours
• Mileage Reimbursement

Responsibilities

• Completes or revises the Family Risk Assessment with all family members that live in the home to assess strengths and needs risk of harm to the child/children and monitors child safety.
• Maintains contact with families through regular planned and unannounced visitations.
• Provides case management transportation parent education counseling community resource linkage advocacy and other professional services.
• Participates in administrative and court reviews of the case plan and other court proceedings.
• Works with Foster Care Programs to coordinate visits with the Foster Treatment Coordinator.
• Pursues permanent custody and planning for adoption or other permanent substitute care for children who cannot be returned to their birth families.
• Performs duties on-call as outlined in on-call description when called upon to respond to after- hour emergencies.
• Travels daily to provide community-based services to and on behalf of youth and families in compliance with organizational contract and regulatory requirements.
• Utilize Children Welfare Best Practice Principles in decision-making.
• Participates in the Continuous Quality Improvement activities on a monthly/quarterly basis.
• Actively participates in the weekly supervision process.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or comparable Human Services field from an accredited institution
• 2 years of work experience working in direct service with youth and families strongly preferred.
• A willingness to work flexible and non-traditional hours in the service of foster caregivers families of origin and persons served.
• Capacity to be flexible and responsive to youth served foster caregivers system partners and internal customers.
• Capacity to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers smart phones and tablets printers fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing spreadsheet and database programs.

Driving and Vehicle Requirements

• Valid drivers license
• Reliable personal transportation
• Good driving record
• Minimum automobile insurance coverage of $100000/$300000 bodily injury liability

Ready to make an impact Apply now!

listed are for eligible employees as outlined by our benefit policy.

The person in this position needs to follow a team concept and support both agency goals and co-workers. Employees must be able to effectively work with and be respectful and sensitive to persons from various cultures socioeconomic ethnic religious and racial backgrounds.

An Equal Opportunity Employer including disability/veterans

We have been serving communities and clients since 1978. We continue to expand and develop new and innovative programs for our communities and families. We offer unique and personalized services for families and individuals in four different areas: Prevention/Intervention Positive Youth Development Out-of-Home-Placement and Reunification/Permanency.

If YOU can envision it; WE can DO it! The possibilities are endless!

We know you are compassionate and dedicated to serving your clients and communities and we are dedicated as your employer to provide you with support to do just that. We look for individuals that are ready to make a direct impact and are excited to be an instrument in supporting the needs of our children youth and families.