Support Coordinator

ABC Case Management; Denham Springs (LA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

ABC Case Management is seeking a qualified case manager to coordinate services for families and individuals in the community. The role requires strong communication, organization, and advocacy to meet families’ needs.

You will lead plan-of-care meetings, develop and monitor care plans, and travel to family homes for quarterly visits. A Human Services degree is required, with the ability to work independently and within a team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human services field, from a field-specific accredited institution including: Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Child Life/Family Studies, Child Development, Family and Consumer Science, Social Services or Sociology, Philosophy, Substance Abuse, Vocational Rehabilitation, OR Bachelor's degree in liberal arts or general studies with 16 hours on a field listed above.
• good communication skills
• must be organized and have good time management skills
• must be a creative thinker to help families meet their needs
• able to be an advocate for the participants
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and insurance.
• must have the ability to function independently and as a team member

Responsibilities

• will coordinate services via in person , telephone, e-mail and handwritten reports and letters with families and individuals
• will develop a working rapport with all service providers
• will coordinate and serve as Team Leader for the plan of care meetings
• will develop, implement and monitor care plans
• will travel to family homes or designated community areas for quarterly visits
• will make monthly contact with families
• will keep ongoing case notes regarding all contact with each family or provider

Skills

Communication

Time management

Team collaboration

Advocacy

Independent work

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in human services or related

Job description

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human services field, from a field-specific accredited institution including: Social Work, Nursing, Psychology, Education, Counseling, Child Life/Family Studies, Child Development, Family and Consumer Science, Social Services or Sociology, Philosophy, Substance Abuse, Vocational Rehabilitation, OR Bachelor's degree in liberal arts or general studies with 16 hours on a field listed above.
• good communication skills
• must be organized and have good time management skills
• must be a creative thinker to help families meet their needs
• able to be an advocate for the participants
• Must maintain a valid driver’s license and reliable transportation and insurance.
• must have the ability to function independently and as a team member

JOB DUTIES

• will coordinate services via in person , telephone, e-mail and handwritten reports and letters with families and individuals
• will develop a working rapport with all service providers
  
• will coordinate and serve as Team Leader for the plan of care meetings
• will develop, implement and monitor care plans
• will travel to family homes or designated community areas for quarterly visits
• will make monthly contact with families
• will keep ongoing case notes regarding all contact with each family or provider