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 areas: 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-house- 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:
- Essential
- Functions: 1. 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. 2. 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. 3. Develop, monitor, and review Individual Treatment Plans designed to increase strengths, address needs, and reduce conflict in the home. 4. 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. 5. Assist in locating appropriate housing for clients upon exit from the Transitional Housing program. 6. Mandated reporter - Report any suspected abuse or neglect to the program supervisor and all appropriate state and county enforcement agencies. 7. Attend and participate in staff meetings, in-service training, and UCAP events. 8. Participate in weekly face to face or phone supervision with the supervisor. 9. Frequent travel to assist clients with community resource connections as needed. 10. Meet all deadlines required by program supervisor and state/federal partners.
- Measurable
- Deliverables: 1. Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position. 2. Maintain a caseload in accordance with agency policies and procedures and licensing and contract standards. 3. Provide services to youth enrolled in the Transitional Housing Program. 4. Complete training and received ongoing education on skills necessary for conflict resolution, anger management, parenting, etc. 5. Conduct follows up calls and/or visits to young adults in crises situations and complete safety planning as needed. 6. Compile, prepare, submit, and maintain accurate case records, files, forms and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing, and/or contract requirements. 7. Work flexible hours as needed including evenings, weekends and holidays when approved by supervisor or to resolve crisis situations when they arise. 8. Implement BCFS HHS safety protocols including evacuating with children and other staff in case of an emergency. 9. Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations. 10. 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.
- Credentials,
- Skills, and
- Abilities: 1. Maintain licenses and certificates required for the including but not limited to: □ First Aid □ CPR □ LMFT, LPC, LCSW, LMFT-A, or LPC-I □ Other 2. Pass a pre-employment drug screen, random drug screens and maintain emotional control, and professional composure, at all times. 3. Provide proof of work eligibility status upon request. 4. 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) 5.
- 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. 6. Bilingual preferred (Spanish) Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. English (United States) If you like to work with people that believe they can make a difference in the world, this is the company for you! EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination. Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. #LI-Other #LI-Associate #LI-Full-time BCFS Health and Human Services established in 1944 is a non-profit organization with locations and nationally doing noble work across Texas and the United States, specializing in community-based care for at risk families and children (abused and/or neglected & domestic violence), prevention & early intervention services, housing for young adults aging out of the foster care system, mental health & life skill services, advocacy and case management coordination for survivors of human trafficking, medical programs for women who are pregnant or post-partum, and serving families who have a child with a disability or special needs by providing them with an opportunity to visit the world’s first theme park designed with individuals with special needs in mind. EEO Statement In accordance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and other applicable federal and state laws (e.g., the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), it is our policy to provide equal employment opportunity and treat all employees equally regardless of race, religion, national origin, color, sex, or any other classification made unlawful or prohibited by federal, state and/or local laws, such as age, citizenship status, veteran or military status, or disability. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including hiring, promotion, demotion, compensation, training, working conditions, transfer, job assignments, benefits, layoff, and termination.
