Family case manager job description

-Demonstrated skills in the provision of case management and/or 2 years Community Based Services work experience.

Location:

-Newton, KS

Duties:

-Lead weekly group supervision meetings.

-Demonstrate an understanding of healthy child/adolescent patients and their caregivers.

-Help develop Newton campus case management team: interview, performance evaluations, accountability to billable hours.

-Complete all proper documentation; accurately and timely.

-Provide case management services in the community, school, and patient’s home.

-Provide leadership to team and work with staff to maintain a positive work environment.

-Must be willing to have flexible schedule when needed to meet patients' and organizational needs.

-Must have a valid Kansas driver's license.

-Perform other related duties as assigned.

ABOUT PRAIRIE VIEW :

Prairie View, Inc. is a Behavioral & Mental Health facility located in Newton, KS. Just a short 20 minute drive from the Wichita area and situated just off the beaten path, yet close enough to the conveniences of the city, Prairie View’s campus is nearly 80 acres of natural Kansas plain. A number of evidence-based mental health services are provided, including hospitalization, outpatient services, a community support program, an adventure course, a special purpose school and more.

Prairie View’s additional outpatient locations in Hillsboro, McPherson and Wichita provide services to children, adolescents, adults and older adults for a complete range of behavioral and mental health issues.

Prairie View is accredited by The Joint Commission and licensed by the Kansas Department for Aging and Disability Services. Prairie View is also a member of Mennonite Health Services, an organization that brings Anabaptist-related health and human service providers together.

Benefits:

Affordable health, dental and vision insurance with different deductible plans to choose from to best fit the needs of you & your family, retirement plan (401K) match after 1 year of employment, attractive PTO accruals with an average of 5 weeks off in the first year and company paid life and disability insurance. Insurance benefits and PTO eligibility based on budgeted hours. In addition, we offer schedule flexibility to encourage work/life balance along with a collaborative and supportive work environment.

$5,000 Signing Bonus

Come join our team and make a difference in the lives of those in our community! Genesee Health System (GHS) is looking for energetic and caring people to join our dynamic clinical team.

We value our staff and think they deserve the best! Medical, vision and dental benefits available at no premium for our staff and their dependents. We also provide an annually loaded HSA of up to $2,000, a 5% match towards your retirement, generous paid time off (19 ½ days per year) AND 13 paid holidays.

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

Under the direction of the Supervisor, and as part of a team, provides case management and/or supports coordination in the home, office, and community for children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbances (SED), developmental disabilities, and/or co-occurring disorders; develops the person/family centered plan with the child, family and natural supports; assesses, links, monitors, coordinates services; assists families in working with the school systems, the court, child welfare and other community resources; works with the family, other professionals and natural support networks to provide support and structure for the child in the home and community; performs related work as required.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

Bachelor in Social Work with a Michigan Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) credential AND one (1) years experience in the evaluation and treatment of children or adolescents. Will consider a candidate with a Michigan Limited License Bachelor Level Social Worker (LLBSW) credential AND one (1) year experience in the evaluation and treatment of children or adolescents, OR a candidate with a Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (defined as Counseling/Guidance or Psychology), who also must possess a Bachelor Level Social Worker (LBSW) credential AND one (1) year experience in the evaluation and treatment of children or adolescents. The employee with a LLBSW must take and pass the ASWB Examination within four (4) years of hire to retain employment. The employee with a LLBSW must also make application for the LBSW upon completion of 4000 hours in order to retain employment.

Employee must maintain valid licensure to retain employment.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

Must retain DCH qualifications as a Child Mental Health Professional.

Must have a valid Michigan driver’s license, current automobile insurance, and the use of a vehicle during work hours. Ability to physically perform the tasks.

Veterans must submit Form DD214 to determine eligibility for Veterans’ Preference

Interested applicants must clearly show they meet the minimum qualifications. Resume must include the following information: Name of employer, month/year you were hired, month/year you left, if the position was part-time or full-time, and the job duties you performed while in the position.

BARGAINING UNIT: TEAMSTERS

FLSA STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

Eligible families shall be referred from one of the local Department of Children and Families Area offices in the Region as part of the Differential Responses System and will require intensive coordination of multiple services to meet those needs. The age range for these children is from age 0 to 18.

Responsibilities

1. Manage a “caseload” of approximately 12 families.
2. Meet with families at a time and location that is most convenient to them. This may include doing home visits on evenings, weekends and holidays, as needed.
3. Maintain weekly in-person and/or phone contact with families served and document all contacts.
4. Perform family assessments using “Wraparound” principles and standardized forms (“Uniform Client Record” --“UCR”, etc.). This includes the identification of Family Strengths, Vision, Needs, and Strategies in the development of an Individualized Service Plan.
5. Assist families in setting up and convening Child Specific Team (CST) meetings – at least once per month – to develop, implement, and monitor progress on their Individualized Service Plan.
6. Help families to manage crises through the development and implementation of a proactive and reactive safety/crisis plan.
7. Maintain confidentiality in the management of records and communications regarding families – including obtaining appropriate consent to release information.
8. Attend school-related meetings (e.g. “PPTs”) with families, as needed – providing advocacy and support for the family at those meetings.
9. When appropriate, access “Flex-funds” to help meet family needs identified in the CST process and documented on the family’s service plan (within Flexible Funding Guidelines and available funds).
10. Develop knowledge of existing community resources and educate families on resources that will best meet their needs.
11. Provide families with an explanation of Family Advocacy Services. Refer families for family advocacy [e.g. “FAVOR”], when indicated.
12. Inform families about available Family Support Groups and other “natural supports” available to them in the community.
13. Complete case closure forms and ensure a smooth transition out of Community Support for Families. Obtain satisfaction surveys at the time of case closure.
14. Work in collaboration with the DCF Social Worker(s) -- when DCF is involved -- to ensure seamless, collaborative care management.

Requirements

College degree (BA, BS or BSW) or (MA, MS, MSW, MFT) in a human service field (e.g., social work, marriage and family therapy, counseling, or psychology, etc.).

Must have the skills necessary to meet the cultural and linguistic needs of the families to be served by the program. Bi-lingual (Spanish-English) is preferred, but not required.

A valid Connecticut driver’s license, personal transportation and the associated necessary insurance is required.

Salary: $45,000

Schedule: Full time, Monday - Friday, 8:30-5:00 PM, flexible schedule

Location: we have openings in Danbury and Torrington offices