Case Manager - Quality Residential Treatment

Four Oaks Family & Children Services•Marion, IA

About The Position

As the Case Manager you will be responsible for the planning and treatment of individual children, a family, or assigned groups by performing a variety of regular tasks. Specific responsibilities include: Developing a care plan for each child containing goals and objectives with projected dates of accomplishment Involving the clients, referral agency and family in planning whenever possible Developing a specific plan relating to the involvement of the child’s parents. Participating in the documentation of case assessment. Documenting the implementation of the care plan. Providing for scheduled in-person conferences with each resident. Providing a supportive atmosphere for the youth with leadership and guidance to the client. Coordinating internal and external activities of the youth. Serving as a liaison with the referring agency. Providing a mechanism for dealing with day-to-day program operations. Oversees and maintains general health and well-being of the child Overseeing the living activities of the child. Monitoring and recording behaviors on a daily basis.

Requirements

To qualify you need a Bachelor's Degree in social work or a degree in a human services related field plus two years of experience in child welfare or a Master's Degree in Human Services is required.
Prior experience in working with Foster and Adoptive families is required.
Able to be self driven/reliant and work independently as well as part of a team
Strong organizational skills
Ability to show empathy/compassion to build trust based relationships
Effective verbal and written communication skills

Responsibilities

Developing a care plan for each child containing goals and objectives with projected dates of accomplishment
Involving the clients, referral agency and family in planning whenever possible
Developing a specific plan relating to the involvement of the child’s parents.
Participating in the documentation of case assessment.
Documenting the implementation of the care plan.
Providing for scheduled in-person conferences with each resident.
Providing a supportive atmosphere for the youth with leadership and guidance to the client.
Coordinating internal and external activities of the youth.
Serving as a liaison with the referring agency.
Providing a mechanism for dealing with day-to-day program operations.
Oversees and maintains general health and well-being of the child
Overseeing the living activities of the child.
Monitoring and recording behaviors on a daily basis.