Clinical-Case Manager, LSS New Alternatives
About The Position
The Clinical-Case Manager at LSS New Alternatives supports young people as they move into the next phase of their lives, helping them build confidence, independence, and skills for a successful future. The Case Manager develops individualized case plans, conducts ongoing assessments, identifies the needs of youth and their families, and connects them with appropriate community resources. The role supports youth growth and positive change through communication, organization, and a commitment to helping others. The position includes maintaining accurate case documentation and building collaborative relationships with community partners and service providers. The Case Manager coordinates medical, dental, and vision appointments; ensures annual exams are completed; supports medication management processes with nursing staff and pharmacy providers; obtains medical records and treatment consents; reviews Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy; and transports clients to appointments as needed. This is a full-time, 40-hour-per-week position, Monday through Friday, with occasional extended hours as needed. Salary depends on experience and qualifications. Candidates must possess or be eligible to obtain and maintain licensure as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners within six months of employment. LSS provides guidance through the licensure process.
Requirements
- A bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must possess or be eligible to obtain licensure as a Social Worker or Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners within six months of employment; obtaining and maintaining licensure is required.
- Willingness to submit to record checks for criminal convictions or behavior harmful toward children, spousal abuse, distributing drugs, or sex crimes.
- Valid auto insurance and a valid driver’s license, or the ability to obtain a driver’s license with approved driver status.
Nice To Haves
- Licensed Social Worker or Licensed Social Work Associate through the South Dakota Board of Social Work Examiners.
- Experience with client Medication Administration Records (MARs).
Responsibilities
- Develop individualized case plans.
- Conduct ongoing assessments and identify the needs of youth and their families.
- Connect youth with appropriate community resources.
- Maintain accurate case documentation.
- Build collaborative relationships with community partners and service providers.
- Coordinate medical, dental, and vision appointments and ensure annual exams are completed.
- Support medication management processes in collaboration with nursing staff and pharmacy providers.
- Obtain medical records and treatment consents.
- Review Medication Administration Records (MARs) for accuracy.
- Transport clients to appointments as needed.
Benefits
- Hiring bonus for external candidates only.
- PTO time frontload of up to 24 hours for benefit-eligible employees.
- 8 paid holidays.
- 401(k) with a 3% match.
- Four Wellmark BCBS medical plan options, with HSA and FSA options.
- Dental and vision plans.
- Employer-paid life insurance.
- Career development opportunities, hands-on training, and mentorship.
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness eligibility.
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Job Type
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