Children's Case Manager

LE001 Community Services Group, Inc.; United States; On-site; USD 23,000 - 33,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Prescription, &Vision

Paid Time Off

Training & Career Development

Flexible Pay Options

401K with employer match

Job summary

LE001 Community Services Group, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager to provide casework services for children and families within the Blended Case Management program. You will conduct assessments, develop goal-oriented service plans, coordinate needed services, and maintain accurate records to support family stability.

The role requires flexible hours, travel to client locations, and participation in on-call coverage. Starting wage is $20.50/hour, negotiable based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, nursing, political science, history, counseling, or education.
• RN or HS diploma with 12 credit hours in sociology/social welfare/psychology/gerontology or related field and 2 years in human services with 1 year direct client contact.
• HS diploma with 5 years of mental illness direct care experience in human services with prior intensive case management.

Responsibilities

• Interview individuals and representatives to gather demographic and psychosocial information.
• Develop strength-based assessments and need analysis with individuals and families.
• Develop goal-oriented, time-limited service plans with the individual/representatives.
• Coordinate needed services for individuals and families and others in the plan.
• Maintain accurate, complete records and produce clear reports.
• Participate in training on company purpose, services, laws, and procedures.
• Make referrals to public/private social services and resources.
• Maintain regular communication with families, schools, physicians and service providers.
• Travel to locations for home-based services and attend trainings/appointments.
• Perform on-call services and provide coverage in emergencies.
• Possess knowledge/experience in the child welfare system; conduct interviews to identify issues and goals.
• Make sound decisions and manage stressful situations.

Education

Bachelor's degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice, nursing, education, or related field

RN or HS diploma with social science coursework plus 2 years public/private human services with 1 year direct client contact OR HS diploma with 5 years mental illness direct care experience and prior intensive case management

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 experience.

Job 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Prescription, & Vision Insurance available for employees, spouses, domestic partners, & dependents who qualify.
• Generous Paid Time Off & Other Paid Leave
• Extensive Paid Training Career Development Opportunities
• Flexible Pay Options through myFlexPay Family Medical and Parental Leave
• Flexible spending accounts for medical & dependent care
• Traditional or Roth 401K Plans with up to 4% employer match
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Life Insurance Wellness Opportunities Tuition Assistance Mentor/Mentee Opportunities Health Insurance & Benefits availability will vary.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Community Services Group is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and values a diverse, inclusive workforce. CSG helps people live more independent, fulfilling lives every day. Every role, from direct care to administration, plays a part in strengthening our communities from the inside out. For over 50 years, CSG has provided trusted mental health and intellectual and developmental disability (IDD) services across Pennsylvania. We're a team of 1,350+ employees who believe in compassion, collaboration, and creating opportunities for growth. Both for those we serve and for each other.

Why Work With Us

Make an impact. Change lives right in your own community. Grow your skills. Learn, develop, and build a meaningful career. Be valued. Be part of a team that supports and celebrates you. Since 1972, CSG's mission has been simple: to help people reach their full potential through innovative, community-based care. Find the purpose you've been looking for at CSG.