Independent Living Case Manager

Epworth Children's Home•Columbia, SC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Epworth Children's Home has been serving children and families for over 126 years, adapting to their needs by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across South Carolina. The Independent Living (IL) Case Manager is responsible for documenting case management services and client progress through maintaining up-to-date files, completing various assessments and reports (intake, monthly, discharge, care and transition plans, life skills, session notes, incident reports, observation notes), and all other assigned paperwork.

Requirements

Master's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in residential group care or an Associate's Degree and two (2) years experience in residential child group care or four (4) years of experience at Epworth.
Has a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist Church.

Nice To Haves

A minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children and families, three (3) of which should be in residential group care.
A minimum of one (1) year in a counseling or social worker capacity.

Responsibilities

Document case management services and client progress.
Maintain up-to-date files on each client.
Complete intake assessments.
Complete monthly and discharge reports on each client.
Complete care and transition plans.
Complete life skills and other assessments.
Complete session notes, life skills notes, incident reports, and observation notes.
Complete all other assigned paperwork.
Understand and follow personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and in compliance with SCDSS group home regulations and the Fixed Price Bid Contract with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and the C.A.R.E. practice model.
Attend individual and group supervision meetings and training as scheduled.
Attend all Interdisciplinary Meetings.
Respond to behavior crises in the center whenever needed.
Complete intake and follow up assessments on all clients, document assessment reviews quarterly.
Schedule physicals, dental appointments and vision appointments for clients.
Ensure clients reach self-sufficiency goals and document progress on care plans.
Assist clients with finding housing and employment.
Ensure clients have access to programs for academic, employment, health care, mental health support, and other necessary resources.
Accompany clients to medical and clinical appointments, psychiatric appointments, and hospitalizations and follow all documentation procedures related to this process.
Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team cooperating with and involving others to obtain common goals for each client.
Teach life skills through group and individual lessons.
Hold Review Meetings on each client involving the placing agency (if applicable), client, service providers, and all interdisciplinary team members.