Child welfare specialist vs case management specialist

Differences between child welfare specialist and case management specialist duties and responsibilities

Child welfare specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage TANF program, in turn this help clients develop skills to enter the workforce.
• Provide comprehensive case management to DCFS clients and their families to achieve case goals as outlined in the client service plan.
• Manage a caseload TANF clients, assess clients eligibility to receive benefits, assist with placement of clients in various programs.
• Complete behavior, mood and communication sections assign to social services on the MDS.
• Advocate for the rights of incapacitate adults who are the alleged victims in APS referrals.
• Assist clients in resolving conflicts with DHS workers or service providers while maintaining professionalism in an emotionally charge climate.
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Case management specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload by providing care coordination to individuals with a primary intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis all of whom receive community-base waiver services.
• Provide case management to give emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families during a financial crisis.
• Complete admission, stay and discharge reviews utilizing Interqual criteria to evaluate medical necessity as indicated by corporate standards.
• Fax documents to skil nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.
• Perform psycho-social management, intervention, advocacy, and referral services for patients and significant others.
• Supervise in educating patients and direct care staff about self-management of chronic illness tailoring instructions to patient's individual circumstances.
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