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Residential Case Manager
Case Manager Residential
Job Summary
Under the assigned supervisor, provides direct casework management, counseling, or mental health services to children and families within the agency’s policies and program context, utilizing human service principles in developing relationships, assessing needs, and developing service plans.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Provides care and treatment to youth that is strength-based, trauma-informed, and person-centered.
- Arranges for and provides transportation for youth, such as school appointments, medical appointments, court and ACRs
- Refers and links youth to necessary resources to meet needs, including external therapy, medical and educational resources, and psychological and psychiatric specialists
- Arranges visits with youth with families, including siblings and visiting resources
- Assists with the completion of Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Individual Treatment Plan Reviews, and Clinical Summaries; completes Discharge Summaries
- Participates in individual treatment plan meetings, reviews, additional staffings, transition staffings, and child and family team meetings
- Participates in court proceedings on behalf of the youth; this includes providing testimony at hearings, compiling court reports, and preparing case records
- Completes and participates in Administrative Case Reviews
- Assists youth in determining transition and discharge plans
- Acts as a liaison with multiple public and private agencies to advocate and assist with the service needs of the youth
- Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
- Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
- Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices to improve the delivery of services to our residents continuously
- Participates in a weekly Clinical Team Meeting of the assigned cottage; moderates staff team meeting of a residential home
- Participates and contributes to the treatment team of a residential home, including attending weekly team meetings and staffings, as required
- Attends training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
- Completes in a timely and accurate fashion all documentation required for the position
- Treats with absolute confidence all information concerning agency residents and programs
- Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
- Perform on-call duties as assigned
- Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education: BA/BS degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field
Experience: 0-2 years related experience in child welfare agency
Other:
Minimum 21 years of age
Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto insurance
DCFS background check & approval to transport youth
Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training
Required Skills
1. Proficient computer skills in a Microsoft Windows environment and adaptive skills to expand software application skills as necessary
2. Excellent written and verbal communication skills
3. Ability to effectively manage priorities and deadlines, and accomplish tasks both accurately and in a timely manner
4. Patience, positive attitude, and willingness to develop greater skills and understanding of
youth with behavior disorders and/or mental health issues
5. Willingness to engage with youth in social and recreational activities, as well as act in a
surrogate parent role including assisting with homework, chores, attending
appointments, school activities, and events, as well as DCFS-related expectations
6. Ability to accept direction and modify interactions with youth at direction of supervisory
and clinical team.
We Invest in You!
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days, up to 6 paid Personal Days, and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, flexible spending accounts, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
- Free LCSW and LCPC Supervision hours are available in some locations
A Different Kind of Employer, One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
- 800+ talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois and Florida Fiscally stable, $70 Million agency
- - strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a COVID-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
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