PREVENTION CASE MANAGER - TC FF (4047)

The House of The Good Shepherd•Watertown, NY

4d•$26 - $26

About The Position

Assist with implementing individualized family service plans and facilitate productive working relationships between families, agency personnel and other involved service providers. Flexible work schedule; non-traditional working hours Included. Prevention Case Manager Position is contracted through the Department of Social Services and manages all aspects of cases, specifically Article 10 cases.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree, preferably in human services or a related field required.
Minimum of one-year successful human service experience in a behavioral health setting, preferably working with Child Protective Services or other child welfare settings.
Valid NYS Driver's License

Responsibilities

Implementation of family treatment plans: provide in-home services/casework contacts, child care behavior management.
Provide 24-hour on-call crisis intervention for families.
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.
Monitor school attendance and performance for each child on caseload in accordance with Department of Social Services recommendations.
Accompany families to scheduled appointments, etc.; 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 a lead Case Managers responsibilities when indicated; this could include service plan reviews, scheduling meetings, coordination of services for family members in need, etc.
Organize and/or actively participate in case conferences and case transfers.
Complete documentation per agency policy and procedure (e.g. log entries, mileage, medical, incident reports, intake, Plan Amendments, affidavits, court updates, etc.)
Attend agency in-service trainings, workshops and seminars as appropriate or required by supervisor.
Other associated tasks as deemed appropriate by supervisor.
Take part in Quality Improvement training and demonstrate commitment and active participation in the agency's ongoing Quality Improvement Program.