Family-Centered Case Manager - Children & Youth Services

Methodist Children’s Home; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Methodist Children’s Home is seeking a Case Manager to provide social services to children, youth and families in the MCH model of care, delivering a safe, caring, therapeutic environment. The role requires maturity to work with families facing challenges and to collaborate with parents, caregivers and other providers.

You will apply Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and other evidenced-based programs, maintaining thorough documentation, and coordinating services across home and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field is required; Master's Degree preferred.
• Relevant experience in programs and services offered by MCH is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify and assess eligible participants according to program criteria and obtain consent for services for those accepted into the program, and make referrals to other community resources.
• Develop and implement written plans of service based on the assessed needs of the child or family in accordance with program guidelines. Revise and update the written plans of service as needed to address the changing needs of those served and to comply with program guidelines.
• Provide services in compliance with program guidelines and as outlined in the plan of service.
• Maintain a regular schedule of contacts and case management services on the assigned caseload in accordance with program guidelines and the needs of each case.
• Coordinate, consult and collaborate with foster families and/or kinship caregivers and other service providers to provide needed services to children, youth and families.
• Provide kinship caregiver home support and/or aftercare support, in compliance with T3C.
• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the client information system and client file, including all relevant contacts, activities, incidents, appointments, service plans, reports, case notes, case logs, correspondence and other required case documentation.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field

Master's Degree preferred

Job description

Methodist Children’s Home is seeking a Case Manager to provide social services to children, youth and families in the MCH model of care, delivering a safe, caring, therapeutic environment. The role requires maturity to work with families facing challenges and to collaborate with parents, caregivers and other providers.

You will apply Trust-Based Relational Intervention (TBRI) and other evidenced-based programs, maintaining thorough documentation, and coordinating services across home and