Residential Case Mgr 1 (25812)

Northern Rivers Family of Services; City of Schenectady (NY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care package

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Holiday Pay

401 (K) plan

Life Insurance

Loan repayment assistance

Free training/CEU opportunities

Job summary

Northern Rivers Family of Services is seeking a Case Manager to support clients in the Residential System and collaborate with clinicians. This onsite role involves community-based travel and close work with the Case Management Supervisor.

The position requires coordination of services, documentation in the Connections database, and ongoing communication with schools, DSS, and families to ensure safe, effective care within a multidisciplinary team.

Qualifications

• HS Diploma or GED required.
• Bachelor’s degree preferred for higher levels.
• Experience in social services or case management required at various levels.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and attend home visits
• Prepare transition plans
• Coordinate Independent Living Services
• Be the primary contact between Schools and Residential
• Coach family visits
• Complete various assessments, including FASP and SPR
• Complete accurate case notes and input notes into Connections database
• Provide transportation for clients
• Maintain contact with DSS and family
• Function as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Attend dorm meetings
• Attend treatment review meetings

Education

HS Diploma/GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Two years of experience in social services or case management

Three years of experience for lead CM

Six to eight years for CM Supervisor

Job description

As a Case Manager, you will support clients in the Residential System and perform duties in collaboration with a clinician. You will report to the Case Management Supervisor, Residential and you will work onsite with community-based travel.

Responsibilities

• Arrange and attend home visits
• Prepare transition plans
• Coordinate Independent Living Services
• Be the primary contact between Schools and Residential
• Coach family visits
• Complete various assessments, including FASP and SPR
• Complete accurate case notes and input the notes into Connections database
• Provide transportation for clients
• Maintain contact with DSS and family
• Function as a contributing member of the interdisciplinary treatment team
• Attend dorm meetings
• Attend treatment review meetings

Requirements And Education

• CM1: Requires an HS Diploma/GED and two years of experience in social services or case management
• CM2: Bachelor’s Degree and two years of experience in social services, HS Diploma and three years of social services or case management experience
• Lead CM: Bachelor’s degree and three years of experience in case management, or HS and four years of experience in case management
• CM Supervisor: Bachelor’s degree and four years of experience in case management, or HS and 6-8 years of experience in case management
• Experience with individuals in care systems preferred.
• Must pass physical.

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision
• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Holiday Pay
• 401 (K) plan
• Life Insurance
• Loan repayment assistance
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our clients’ lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger! All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.