Case Manager - Foster Care (OH)

We are a socialenterprisethat is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageousmutants, and passionatepragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys! Position Summary: Necco has an opportunity for a career as Foster Care CaseManager . This role will work with the child and foster parent(s) to help the child reach their goals.In addition, this role will also work with foster families to ensure their growth and development. CaseManagerswill work with clients in an office, community, school setting, and in the foster home. This position will add value to the company by equipping the child and foster parent (s) with the support and resources needed to achieve permanency. The candidate selected willbe responsible forthe following: Placement/Intake/Assessment Participate in the referral matching process for children and families, while advocating for bestpossible homematch Facilitate and develop each child’s Initial Treatment Plan and Comprehensive Treatment Plan Facilitate and/or ensure completion ofappropriate Assessments,i.e.Biopsychosocial, Independent Living, Diagnostic,etc. Refer foster child to applicable support services,i.e.behavioral health, independent living,etc. Ensure initial legal documentation is obtained prior to placement or service delivery Ensure thatappropriate safetyplans are developed during intake Develop andfacilitateeach consumer’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP) Assistfoster parents and the foster child with the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan Establish relationships of foster parent and foster child through training and support Meet and/or exceed all state and licensure regulationsregardingcontact with the foster children on your caseload Ensure that foster children receive all required medical and therapy services as outlined in the service plan Serve as liaison between Necco and placement agency and all necessary community resource entities Participate in service meetings which may include community support representatives, consumer’s guardian, state worker, outpatient clinician, foster parents, school system, and other invested parties Establish relationships with school and education personnel to ensure the child is meeting education goals/requirements Provide ongoing training and support to foster parents and children Monitor and review documentation to ensure that it meets all state,licensureand accreditation requirements Maintain confidentiality as outlined in policy Provide input and/orassistteam members inCorrectiveAction Plan (CAP) for foster parents and execute any assigned tasks related to theCAP. Monitor and review medication logs to ensure foster parents arecompliantmedication administration. Ensure that discharge planning includes referral to aftercare services, as applicable Complete home visits as required by rules Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and isrequiredto transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position Crisis Prevention/Management Participate in weekly rotating “on-call” schedule to provide on-call advisory and support to children and foster parents, Document and report any on-call activities and follow-up with team leaders Report to supervisor or todesignatedauthorities any instances of non-compliance with Necco, regulatory rules/policies, reports of abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, or suicidal ideations-immediately Ensure all critical incidents are staffed with team leaders and entered into the Electronic Health Record within established timeframes. Data Entry Complete and Submit Medicaid documentation as appropriate Ensure complete andaccuratedata is entered into the Electronic Health Record in accordance withstate rules and regulations and company protocol,i.e.ECEM, General Contact, Academic supports, medical information,etc. Team Responsibilities Transferestablished/stable caseload and foster homes to new Case Managers and mentor them through the transition Support teammates to ensure all foster children receive Necco standard services Ensure that foster parents and case managers needs are met during staff periods of transition Attend andparticipatein self-directed tactical meetings and activities Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor Participate in achieving our mission: We Build Families Participate in the performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks related to the process Ensure that all employee-related documents are current and up to date for your employee personnel file Position Qualifications: Minimum of 21 years of age Current LSW or LPC orBachelor'sdegreein a human services-related field (OH, KY, GA) Bachelor'sdegree with field experience of 2 years (WV) Bachelor's degree or Master'sdegree from an accredited four-year college or university(Tennessee) The degree must be supplemented by at least 7 hours in behavioral sciences, such as social work, psychology, and sociology One year of casework experience can be substituted for the7hours Minimum of 2 years-experience working with children with emotional or behavioral problems Valid Driver’s License Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100 Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute severalsoftware’s(i.e.Microsoft offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.) Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines Willingness to travel and attend training Successful completion of all required trainingpertaining tojob At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive andequitablework environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. Weare dedicated to providingequal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply. Qualifications Education Preferred Bachelors or better in Human Services. Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws.For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor. #J-18808-Ljbffr