CASE PLANNER - RESIDENTIAL (3717)

The House of The Good Shepherd•Utica, NY

8d•$25 - $25

About The Position

Assist with implementing individualized family assessment service plans and facilitate productive working relationships between families, agency personnel and other involved service providers. Flexible work schedule: non-traditional working hours required, on call as needed.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in human services or a related field, required for positions with Uniform Case Record (UCR) documentation responsibilities.
Minimum of one-year successful human service experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably working with children.

Responsibilities

Implementation of family assessment service plans: provide in-home services including monitoring of provisions and safety, behavior management training for families and supervise visits between children and families when necessary.
Assist families in identifying and obtaining appropriate clinical, recreational, financial, medical or other support services designed to fully integrate the family with community-based supports in accordance with treatment plan; make referrals as necessary.
Monitor school attendance and performance for each child on caseload in accordance with treatment team recommendations.
Accompany families to scheduled appointments, etc. and provide or arrange transportation when necessary.
Act as liaison between parents/families, Family Court, Probation, school officials, agency personnel or other service providers as necessary/appropriate.
Assume Lead Case Planner's responsibilities when indicated; this could include scheduling Uniform Case Record (UCR) meetings, coordination of services for family members in need, etc. and case conferences.
Actively participate in treatment team meetings and planning conferences.
Complete documentation per agency policy and procedure (e.g. log entries, mileage, medical, incident reports, intake, Uniform Case Record (UCR), Plan Amendments, affidavits, utilization reviews, service plans etc.)
Attend agency in-service trainings, workshops and seminars as appropriate or required by supervisor.
Seek out outside trainings related to job duties I case specific needs, as approved by their supervisor.
Take part in Quality Improvement training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency's ongoing Quality Improvement Program.
Other associated tasks as deemed appropriate by supervisor.