Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for overseeing all case work services. Ensures the completion of all required paperwork and full compliance with all City and State RHY regulations

and standards.

REPORTS TO:

Program Supervisor

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Complete Initial Service Plan Review & Case Conferences for clients/families & facilitate additional family meetings and/or program visits.
• Coordinate services identified in the Initial Service Plan & subsequent reviews to assist clients in meeting their short & long-term goals.
• Complete home assessments for clients who will be utilizing weekend passes.
• Report any suspected abuse or neglect to Justice Center/State Central Register.
• Become DYCD Connect trained & proficient.
• Oversee Counseling Specialists regarding their specific responsibilities supporting case management services.
• Provide aftercare services to clients for 90-days post discharge.
• Maintain case records & ensure necessary documents are present on all current residents in their 90-day aftercare period.
• Facilitate weekly force field/team meeting.
• Conducts initial intake interviews of prospective residents in the absence of Intake Coordinator.
• Work collaboratively with Program Coordinator, Counseling Specialists and Intake Coordinator to ensure quality of service delivery.
• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Highly organized
• Attend & Participate in QI/QA & program admin meetings

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor degree in a related field is required
• MSW preferred.

RELATIONSHIP WITH OTHERS:

Employees need to possess the following characteristics:

• Be team players.
• Have a strong sensitivity to cultural differences present among staff and clients within our organization.
• Possess a strong belief in people’s ability to grow and change; forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families.
• Ability to set limits and maintain helping role of practitioner and to intervene appropriately.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Working conditions vary between office work and field visits.

SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY

• Participate in staff and/or team meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Responsible to maintain a caseload.