Case Manager I

SAFY•Somerset, KY

5d•$44,000 - $53,000•Onsite

About The Position

SAFY is seeking a full-time Case Manager I for our Somerset division in Kentucky. As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing in-home support services for foster parents and children. This is for our Therapeutic Foster Care and Independent Living programs. This position is in-office 5 days a week with travel for in-home services. At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services.
Valid driver license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Nice To Haves

Two years of relevant experience in social work/adoption is preferred.

Responsibilities

Work independently and create your own schedule based on your caseload and availability of your assigned families.
Provide in-home, direct services to families and children in your caseload. Generally, caseloads consist of 15-18 clients that you’ll see weekly.
Create documentation for all services you provide in our Electronic Record System.
Participate in rotating on-call schedule with the other team members. Generally, we're on call 1 week every 2 months.
Develop and maintain consultative and liaison relationships with DCBS and other members of the youth’s treatment team (biological parents, school, etc.)
Collaborate with outside parties including biological families, schools, courts, parents, hospitals, doctors, etc.
Travel to families’ homes in and around Somerset – mileage reimbursement is included. Overall hours being worked outside of the office is estimated to be around 60%, which includes traveling to and from visits and time spent at the home conducting a home visit.
Set your schedule in collaboration with the team. Generally, we work standard hours of around 9 am – 6pm, however there are times when you may need to work until 8pm or later, based on the needs of families on your caseload.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
401(k) Retirement plan with company match
12 paid holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
Free Financial Advisor Services
Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
Leave donation program
Adoption Assistance
Mileage reimbursement
Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend