PRN Case Manager

BCFS Health and Human Services•Kerrville, TX

About The Position

It's a great feeling to work for a company that does so much good for others around the world! Education: Required - Bachelor or undergraduate degree from an accredited university, in one of the following: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, or Criminal Justice. Experience: Required - 2 years of experience providing direct case management services. A Master’s degree in a social service-related field may be used to substitute for one year of experience. Required- 1 year of experience providing intensive in home- based interventions. Summary: The Case Manger is responsible for using sound professional judgement and best practices to provide case management to the service population including crisis intervention as needed while maintaining compliance with established state and federal standards. To successfully perform this job, the employee may be expected to perform the following, with or without reasonable accommodations in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990:

Requirements

Bachelor or undergraduate degree from an accredited university, in one of the following: Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling, or Criminal Justice.
2 years of experience providing direct case management services. A Master’s degree in a social service-related field may be used to substitute for one year of experience.
1 year of experience providing intensive in home- based interventions.
Maintain licenses and and certificates required for the including but not limited to: □ First Aid □ CPR □ LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-I □ Other
Pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure, at all times.
Provide proof or work eligibility status upon request.
Pass a pre-employment and biennial criminal background and motor vehicle check (fingerprints needed if applicant has lived out of state within the past 5 years)
Demonstrate the ability to: a. Respond sensitively and competently to the service population’s cultural and socio-economic characteristics. b. Communicate effectively in writing and verbally. c. Work in a fast-paced environment. d. Maintain computer literacy required to meet the responsibilities of the position. e. Work effectively and without intensive supervision both independently and as a member of a multidisciplinary team. f. Travel as needed. g. Manage time effectively and efficiently.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual preferred (Spanish)

Responsibilities

Provides intensive home-based intervention case management services using a Trauma- Informed Care approach to provide service planning and documentation of services for assigned caseload.
Provide crises intervention responding promptly and professionally to crises situations with clients at the office, during home visits and on phone calls (within business hours) using independent judgement and discretion.
Develop, monitor, and review Individual Treatment Plans designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home.
Provide linkages to community resources for clients to assist with enrollment in public assistance, childcare assistance, employment assistance, medical needs, and support in obtaining critical documents such as birth certificates and SS/ID cards and transportation needs.
Assist in locating appropriate housing for clients upon exit from the Transitional Housing program.
Mandated reporter - Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the program supervisor and all appropriate state and county enforcement agencies.
Attend and participate in; staff meetings, in-service trainings and UCAP events.
Participate in weekly face to face or phone supervision with the supervisor.
Frequent travel to assist clients with community resource connections as needed.
Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and state/federal partners.
Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Maintain a caseload in accordance with agency policies and procedures and licensing and contract standards.
Provide services to youth enrolled in the Transitional Housing Program.
Complete training and received ongoing education on skills necessary for conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, etc.
Conduct follow up calls and/or visits to young adults in crises situations and complete safety planning as needed.
Compile, prepare, submit and maintain accurate case records, files, forms and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing and/or contract requirements.
Work flexible hours as needed including evenings, weekends and holidays when approved by supervisor or to resolve crisis situations when they arise.
Implement BCFS HHS safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Maintain BCFS HHS professional and ethical standards of conduct outlined in the BCFS employee policy manual including demonstrating respect for agency staff, the service population, and community members and complying with the required dress code, at all times.