Case Manager - Safe Haven

Boys and Girls Village INC•Milford, CT

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Case Manager provides service linkages, coordinates, follow-ups, and advocacy. Case Managers utilize strength-based, family-driven, youth-guided, culturally responsive principles in developing the care management plan that builds therapeutic relationships with families. This role is within the Safe Haven PSB program, a specialized residential treatment facility for boys aged 13-17 exhibiting problem sexual behaviors requiring a staff-secure treatment facility.

Requirements

A college degree (BS, BA or BSW) in Human Services or related field.
Experience or comfort level working with families in their homes.
Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and use of a reliable automobile.
Demonstrates culturally competent work history and training.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual

Responsibilities

Assist clinicians in managing up to 12 families.
Maintain bi-weekly telephone calls with families served at Safe Haven during treatment and after youth’s discharge.
Meet with families in their home as needed to continue and reinforce treatment services.
Perform a Pre and a Post DCF- Family Need Assessment Form.
Utilize knowledge of existing community resources and educate families.
Prepare a packet and refer families to Natural Supports within their community.
Coordinate prosocial activities for the youth(s) one month prior to discharge and at discharge.
Assist with the coordination of Discharge Planning with the Safe Haven clinical team and other providers, such as DCF, CSSD, and Beacon.
Participate in (PSB) consultation calls on a weekly basis.
Help families to manage crises post discharge through the development and implementation of a proactive safety plan.
Coordinate with the LEA regarding the youths’ educational needs prior to and after discharge.
Attend school-related meetings (PPTs, 504, IEP) with families, as needed providing agency advocacy and support for the family at those meetings.
Work in collaboration with DCF, Beacon Health Provider, and the Safe Haven clinical team to ensure collaborative care management.
Regularly attend staff meetings, clinical rounds, and LIST meetings.
Provide documentation of treatment efforts that promote successful transition.
Perform additional duties as assigned to deliver seamless services throughout the agency.
Document all services in adherence with state statutes, regulatory, billing, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village Standards.
Job duties and or expectations may change contingent upon program needs and population being served.