Clinical Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Competitive salary
• Flexible schedule
• Training & development
• Wellness resources

Job Summary

Caring for Kids Clinical Case Managers provide case management, parent coaching, and behavioral health services to foster, foster-to-adopt, and public-adoption placements, including face-to-face and phone contacts. This part-time, hourly position will be for up to 20 hours per week as needed.

Primary Responsibilities

Work in conjunction with a multidisciplinary team. Advocate on behalf of clients, including assessing needs and linking to services using contacts with community agencies, monitoring access to those services, and maintaining confidentiality.
Coordinate services for clients in accordance with service description, contract requirements of the custodial county, and accreditation standards.
Face-to-face contact with clients, including required home visits with clients to assure child safety.
Assist foster families in the adjustment of a new foster child placement in their home and with ongoing support services throughout placement.
Provide consultation and collaboration with foster and adoptive parents on identifying problem areas, developing plans for addressing those problems in order to minimize the risk of placement disruption.
Participation in team decision-making meetings regarding the childs development, progress, and permanency planning.
Utilize and educate connected parenting approaches with families. Provide ongoing training in order to continue to develop the skill level of foster and adoptive parents.
Completion of Diagnostic Assessments, Individualized Service/Treatment Plans and corresponding documentation as applicable and appropriate.
Provide TBS and CPST services to clients identified as needing behavioral health services.
Provide on call support and crisis intervention to foster families as required.
Complete reports and documentation within the time frames specified according to foster care contract requirements and the agencys accreditation standards.
Report to supervisor and county any incidents that jeopardize the health and safety of children.
Attend individual and group supervision as scheduled.
Follow guidelines of social work or counselor code of ethics.
Follow all policies and procedures established by Caring for Kids, Inc.
Perform other case management duties that support the mission of the agency and stability of placements for youth.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in social work or counseling preferred. (Will consider bachelors degree in social work with related experience)
Licensed by the Ohio Counselor, Social Worker and Marriage and Family Therapist Board.
Valid Drivers license, minimum required auto insurance coverage, and a clean driving record as well as a reliable vehicle with valid registration is required.
Ohio Adoption Assessor (can obtain upon hire, if needed)

Required Knowledge and Skills:

Flexible and adaptable.
Capable of effective crisis management.
Capacity to collaborate.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Efficient time management.
Knowledge of community services and resources.
Competence in working with clients of various demographic, socioeconomic and cultural backgrounds with sensitivity and understanding.
Ability to work effectively as part of a team, as well as independently.
Committed to high-quality services for children and their families.
Proficient with Microsoft Office products and web-based applications.

Flexible work from home options available.