Case Manager - HOPE Program

KVC Health Systems • Columbia, MO

115d • $38,000 - $40,000

About The Position

The Case Manager/Family Group Decision Coordinator provides community-based, family social casework, family social group work, and family engagement services at a professional level, including interventions and family engagement. This role engages families, collaborates with other family support teams and clinicians to ensure decision-making is strength-based, goal-directed, and centered on children’s safety and well-being. The coordinator prepares and facilitates family meetings related to information sharing, relationship building, and respect for culture and diversity.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or an equivalent behavioral science.

Nice To Haves

• Preferably, 2 years of experience in child welfare or mental health setting.

Responsibilities

• Screens and accepts assignment of referrals meeting criteria for program appropriateness.
• Meets with assigned families to prepare for Family Group Decision Making meetings, to negotiate a plan designed to address agency concerns and family goals.
• Utilizes independent judgment and planning regarding the child’s safety and well-being.
• Identifies, develops (if not available), and implements family and community supports needed to address the needs of the family and ameliorate stresses or behaviors that are at risk of or have resulted in past abuse or neglect.
• Provides modeling of positive behaviors in all interactions with the family and stakeholders.
• Works productively and respectfully with individuals and families from diverse cultural backgrounds.
• Secures information regarding the family unit from various sources and prepares a plan that addresses the agency's concerns and the family’s goals.
• Manages payroll and supervision of one (1) person.
• Facilitates team meetings and secures information which is included in weekly progress notes, outcomes, and distributes to various agencies as agreed upon at the local level within the established time frames.
• Utilizes a computer in preparing professional written reports and summaries for various agencies within the established time frame.
• Attends court hearings, permanency planning meetings, and other such meetings to engage and empower the families when required.
• Maintains records of accountability within established time frames.
• Performs administrative and/or other duties after hours, on weekends, holidays, and whenever deemed necessary by the Director of Community Based Services or the Regional Vice President.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
• 403(b) with Company Match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Wellness Benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees