Case Manager - Quality Residential Treatment

Four Oaks Enterprise; Cedar Rapids (IA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401k Retirement Plan

Growth & Advancement opportunities

Competitive Wages

Paid leave time

Job summary

Four Oaks Enterprise, Cedar Rapids, IA, seeks an experienced case manager to develop individualized care plans for youth and coordinate with families and referral agencies. You will document progress and ensure goals are met, while maintaining a supportive environment.

The role requires strong organizational skills, empathy, and effective communication, with up to 25% travel. A Bachelor's in social work or related field is required; a Master's in Human Services is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or related human services field.
• Master's Degree in Human Services is required.
• Two years of experience in child welfare or related field preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop a care plan for each child with goals and dates.
• Involve the client, family, and referral agency in planning.
• Coordinate parents' involvement in planning and care.
• Document case assessments and track progress.
• Record the implementation of care plans and outcomes.
• Schedule and conduct in-person conferences with residents.
• Provide a supportive, guiding environment for youth.
• Coordinate internal and external youth activities.
• Serve as liaison with referring agencies.
• Ensure smooth daily program operations and communication.
• Monitor and maintain child health and living activities.
• Record daily behaviors and progress.

Skills

Self-driven

Organization

Empathy

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Master's Degree in Human Services

Job description

Job Details Level: Experienced Job Location: Smith Center - Cedar Rapids, IA 52404 Position Type: Full Time Education Level: Bachelor's Degree Travel Percentage: Up to 25% Job Shift: 1st Shift Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

What you will do?

• Developing a care plan for each child containing goals and objectives with projected dates of accomplishment
• Involving the clients, referral agency and family in planning whenever possible
• Developing a specific plan relating to the involvement of the child’s parents.
• Participating in the documentation of case assessment.
• Documenting the implementation of the care plan.
• Providing for scheduled in-person conferences with each resident.
• Providing a supportive atmosphere for the youth with leadership and guidance to the client.
• Coordinating internal and external activities of the youth.
• Serving as a liaison with the referring agency.
• Providing a mechanism for dealing with day-to-day program operations.
• Oversees and maintains general health and well-being of the child
• Overseeing the living activities of the child.
• Monitoring and recording behaviors on a daily basis.

Why Work here?

Four Oaks understands the importance of supporting and treating one another as if they were our own family members. We believe in maintaining a healthy work/life balance while providing career paths for everyone. Our organization flourishes in an environment of equal opportunity and fair treatment for all. The effects of diversity and inclusion have created an atmosphere of positivity which connects us to the customers we serve. As a valued team member, you are eligible for:

• Medical, dental & vision insurance
• 401k Retirement plan
• Growth & Advancement opportunities
• Competitive Wages
• Excellent paid leave time package
• 7 paid holidays
• Business casual work environment
• Educational discounts
• Fitness Center Discounts

Qualifications & Program Information

What you need:

• Able to be self driven/reliant and work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to show empathy/compassion to build trust based relationships
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

To qualify you need a Bachelor's Degree in social work or a degree in a human services related field plus two years of experience in child welfare or a Master's Degree in Human Services is required. Prior experience in working with Foster and Adoptive families is required. Additional requirements include:

• Able to be self driven/reliant and work independently as well as part of a team
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to show empathy/compassion to build trust based relationships
• Effective verbal and written communication skills