Caregiver Support Case Manager - Evening & Weekend Visits

Upper Cumberland Development District; Cookeville, Northern (TN, KY); Hybride; USD 42 000 - 62 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Upper Cumberland Development District is seeking a Relative Caregiver Program Case Manager to assess the needs of relative caregivers and coordinate services.

The role involves direct case management, arranging monthly home visits (including evenings/weekends as needed), guiding families through eligibility paperwork, and advocating for children's best interests within the RCP framework. The position emphasizes timely documentation and collaboration with agency staff.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (preferred).

Responsabilités

• Provide case management services, support, and referrals to resources to caregivers enrolled in the program.
• Schedule monthly home visit appointments to meet with caregiver and eligible relative children (flexibility required: scheduling will include evening and possibly weekend home visits to accommodate families).
• Complete initial and yearly required eligibility paperwork to maintain caregiver’s eligibility for the monthly RCP stipend payment.
• Be an advocate for the best interests of the caregiver and children. Case managers may provide supportive engagement with families.
• Home Visits: Gather information about the Family Dynamics and discuss family needs and referrals to resources.
• Obtain documents required for program eligibility such as Driver’s License; Social Security Cards; Birth Certificates; Court papers; Proof of Relationship; review income verification.
• Review, fill out, and discuss all paperwork with the caregiver, obtaining signatures where needed.
• Case Management and Office Duties: Manage ongoing Case Management responsibilities for assigned families.
• Ensure caregivers are added to lists, data sheets for reporting, and electronic case files required by DCS.
• Case management service notes are entered timely into the electronic recordkeeping system (within 14 days).
• Maintain a physical client file containing all documents and forms in the correct sections.
• Develop a system of tracking caregivers and home visits monthly to ensure face-to-face visits occur with each eligible family and child.
• Any time there is a change in the dynamics of the home, update coworkers and Kinship Specialists as appropriate.
• All information obtained through the RCP program is handled in accordance with confidentiality laws and policies.
• All RCP providers and staff are mandated reporters under Tennessee law and must report suspected abuse or neglect immediately.

Formation

Bachelor’s degree in a human service field (preferred)

Description du poste

Upper Cumberland Development District is seeking a Relative Caregiver Program Case Manager to assess the needs of relative caregivers and coordinate services.

The role involves direct case management, arranging monthly home visits (including evenings/weekends as needed), guiding families through eligibility paperwork, and advocating for children's best interests within the RCP framework. The position emphasizes timely documentation and collaboration with agency staff.