CVS Child Watch Case Manager V

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS • Conroe, TX

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) works to build on strengths of families and communities to keep children and vulnerable adults safe, so they thrive. We do this through investigations, services, and referrals.

Work focuses on the development and oversight of DFPS temporary emergency service locations. Actively evaluates, problem-solves, and coordinates with designated caseworkers and other professionals to help ensure that children and youth in temporary DFPS supervision receive needed services and supports. Actively collaborates with casework, placement services, and other staff to help meet the needs of youth and address identified barriers to placement. Work involves rapport-building, developing healthy routines, deploying effective motivational approaches for youth with complex needs, and active efforts to transition youth to appropriate placement. Personal conduct promotes safety, coordination, and healthy collaboration. Provides direct care and supervision of children and youth who are temporarily without placements at designated DFPS temporary emergency service locations to help achieve specific youth goals and outcomes. Promotes a positive culture as well as a healthy environment for both staff and youth.
Coordinates with internal and external service providers to identify and support youths’ strengths and preferences, address barriers to placement, support smooth transitions, and avoid future placement disruption. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Requirements

• Experience in case management or social services work.
• Graduation from an accredited four- year college or university with major coursework in social work or a related field is generally preferred.
• Experience and education may be substituted for one another.
• This position requires use of the applicant's personal motor vehicle to complete job functions.
• Applicants for positions must have a reliable motor vehicle and acceptable driving record for the past five years, and a current, valid Texas driver's license appropriate for the vehicle and passenger or cargo load.
• Applicants must provide proof of driving record, insurance, and license.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and evaluates case management, activities, and documentation.
• Coordinates and evaluates transition planning to ensure continuity of care and management of risk factors.
• Monitors the development and implementation of clients’ service and treatment plans.
• Monitors and evaluates service delivery systems and clients’ progress.
• Monitors case management and budgets.
• Monitors quality assurance and utilization review processes for case management to ensure quality services.
• Develops and implements goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Informs staff of current methods, standards, and trends in case management.
• Documents, reviews, and edits case records, reports, and evaluations.
• Evaluates presentations and orientations, and implements changes as needed.
• May coordinate and develop intra-agency or interagency agreements to address community service gaps and barriers.
• May supervise the work of others.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• 100% paid health insurance for you, and 50% paid for eligible family members—saving you hundreds every month in out-of-pocket medical costs
• Retirement plans with lifetime monthly payments after five years of state service, plus options to save even more with 401(k) and 457 plans
• Paid vacation, holidays, and sick leave so you can recharge and take care of life outside work (that’s time off you’re actually paid for)
• Optional dental, vision, and life insurance—at rates much lower than most private plans
• Flexible spending accounts for added tax savings on health and dependent care
• Employee discounts on things like gym memberships, electronics, and entertainment

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level