Children's Case Manager

Community-Services-Group-; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401K with employer match

Tuition Assistance

Mentor/Mentee Opportunities

EAP

Job summary

Community Services Group is seeking a Case Manager to provide casework services for children and families within blended case management services. The role requires performing interviews, assessments, and goal-oriented plans while coordinating services with schools, physicians, and social service providers.

Travel to various locations and on-call coverage are part of the job. Starting wage is $20.50/hour, with negotiability based on experience; a valid driver's license and reliable vehicle are

Qualifications

• Interviews individuals and family representatives to gather psychosocial information.
• Develops goal-oriented, time-limited service plans with individuals and families.
• Coordinates services for individuals and families with significant others.
• Makes referrals to public/private social services and resources.
• Makes regular communications with families, schools, physicians and other providers.
• Makes on-call and emergency coverage as required.

Responsibilities

• Interviews individuals and family representatives to gather psychosocial information.
• Completes strength-based assessments and need analysis.
• Develops service plans with the individual and representatives.
• Coordinates services for individuals, families and others involved in the plan.
• Maintains accurate records and prepares reports.
• Travel to locations to arrange and provide services; participates in on-call rotation.
• Make referrals to community agencies to meet needs.

Skills

Interviewing

Decision making

Interpersonal skills

Time management

Driving

Flexible hours

Education

Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, theology, nursing, political science, history, counseling, or education

Registered nurse

12 college credits in social sciences + 2 years in human services

5 years of mental illness direct care experience with intensive case management background

Job description

It's fun to work in a company where people truly BELIEVE in what they're doing!We're committed to bringing passion and customer focus to the business.Summary:As a Case Manager, you will provide casework services to assist individuals and their families in achieving their optimum level of functioning. Case Managers exercise clinical/casework skills and considerable independent judgment, decision making, and creativity in facilitating the individual's/family's personal growth and enhancing the stability of their social network. The Case Manager reports directly to the Program Director.This role is within Children's Blended Case Management services.Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:30am - 5:00pm, plus shared on-call rotation.Wage Information:Starting wage: $20.50/hour, may be negotiable based on experienceJob Description:Interviews individual and individual representatives to gather pertinent demographic psychosocial information.Completes strength based assessments and need analysis with individual and family.Develops goal-oriented, time-limited, comprehensive service plans in cooperation with the individual and/or representatives.Coordinates needed services for individual, families and others who are significant to the service plan.Maintains accurate, complete individual records and produces clear, accurate reports.Participates in formal and informal training programs which provide basic knowledge relative to the company’s purpose, services provided, individual population characteristics, and applicable laws, methods, procedures, rules, and regulations governing the operation of the company.Makes referrals to other public and private social services and community agencies and resources to meet individual and family needs, assists individual and their families in understanding and utilizing these resources.Maintains regular communication with families, schools, physicians and other service providers involved with the child and family.Travels to individual locations, other agencies, and community resources for the purpose of arranging and providing community and home-based service for children, adolescents, and families.Performs on call services.Provides coverage in emergency situations.Knowledge of or experience in the child welfare system.Ability to conduct individual and family interviews and to use them to identify individual and family issues and goals.Ability to make sound decisions and handle stressful situations.Qualifications:This position requires one of the following combinations of education and experience:A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, theology, nursing, political science, history, counseling, or education;OR Registered nurse or High school diploma or equivalency and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science and 2 years experience in public or private human services with 1 year in direct client contact or High school diploma or equivalency and 5 years of mental illness direct care experience in public or private human services with employment as an intensive case management staff person prior to April 1, 1989.Additional requirements include:A valid driver’s license, good driving record, and access to a reliable vehicle to attend trainings, meetings, and/or transport individuals to appointments.Able to work flexible hours.CSG Offers Superior Perks & Benefits:Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid LeaveExtensive Paid TrainingCareer Development OpportunitiesFlexible Pay Options through myFlexPayFamily Medical and Parental LeaveFlexible spending accounts for medical & dependent careTraditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer matchEmployee Assistance Program (EAP)Life InsuranceWellness OpportunitiesTuition AssistanceMentor/Mentee OpportunitiesHealth Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.Make a positive impact not only in someone else's life but in your own life by becoming a valued member of the CSG Team!Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce.