Case Manager, PRC (23238)

Northern Rivers Family of Services•Albany, NY

26d•$23 - $25•Hybrid

About The Position

As a Case Manager, Regional Permanency Resource Center you will provide supportive services and case management services to adoptive, guardianship and kinship families so they are able to make informed decisions with regards to services and supports that best meet their needs. You will report to the Case Manager Supervisor. You will work in a hybrid environment with some travel to client's homes in the community.

Requirements

Bachelor’s level degree in social work, psychology, or human services, or a bachelor’s level degree in any field with at least two years of case management experience; or an associate’s level degree in psychology or human services with at least two years of case management experience.
Must be able to communicate effectively and develop positive working relationships
A valid NYS drivers license

Nice To Haves

Preference for someone with experience with kinship, adoption or guardianship as a youth or in a parenting role.

Responsibilities

Function as a systems navigator to families who have adopted or who have children in guardianship or kinship care through the provision of case management.
Meet with families in their home to assess needs
Assess needs, conduct service planning, service plan implementation, service coordination, monitoring and follow-up, reassessment and review with the family via in-home or community monthly visits.
Services include but are not limited to information and referral services; referral to legal services; attendance at family court dates; transportation; housing assistance; childcare; basic family needs (vital needs in emergencies and with expenses that are unforeseen); educational advocacy services; and facilitating appointments with social services, medical health providers, and mental health services.
Respond to the request for in home support referrals for resources and services
Provide crisis intervention supports when needed
Work with family to access needed respite services
Conduct follow up contacts with families at prescribed intervals
Participate in family engagement activities
Co-lead support groups
Participate in training programs offered by the program as assigned
Use lived experience to empathize and provide hope. Preference for someone with experience with kinship, adoption or guardianship as a youth or in a parenting role.
Maintain records including required data collection information according to the program standards and expectations.
Case Managers must maintain Evolv record with progress notes and all pertinent documentation, a discharge summary and post-case closure documentation.
Participate as a trainer in programs in the community, to increase understanding of the needs of families who have adopted or have children in guardianship or kinship care
Complete risk assessments as required by Northern Rivers Quality Management Department