Independent Living Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

For more than 126 years, Epworth Children's Home has grown and adapted to the individual needs of children and families by providing a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care and across the state of South Carolina.Position Summary: The Independent Living (IL) Case Manager Document case management services and the progress of the client through maintaining up-to-date files on each client in the program, completing intake assessments, monthly and discharge reports on each client, care and transition plans, life skills and other assessments, session notes, life skills notes, incident reports, observation notes, and completing all other assigned paperworkQualifications:Master 's degree in a Human Service field or a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in residential group care or an Associate's Degree and two (2) years experience in residential child group care or four (4) years of experience at EpworthPrefer a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children and families, three (3) of which should be in residential group carePrefer a minimum of one (1) year in a counseling or social worker capacityHas a belief system and engages in faith practices that are compatible with those of the United Methodist ChurchDuties and Responsibilities:Understands and follows personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and in compliance with the SCDSS group home regulations as well as those outlined in the Fixed Price Bid Contract with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and the C.A.R.E. practice modelAttend individual and group supervision meetings and training as scheduledAttend all Interdisciplinary MeetingsRespond to behavior crises in the center whenever neededComplete intake and follow up assessments on all clients, document assessment reviews quarterlySchedule physicals, dental appointments and vision appointments for clientsEnsure clients reach self-sufficiency goals and document progress on care plans.Assist clients with finding housing and employmentEnsure clients have access to programs for academic, employment, health care, mental health support, and other necessary resourcesAccompany clients to medical and clinical appointments, psychiatric appointments, and hospitalizations and follow all documentation procedures related to this processFunction as a member of an interdisciplinary team cooperating with and involving others to obtain common goals for each clientTeach life skills through group and individual lessons.Hold Review Meetings on each client involving the placing agency (if applicable), client, service providers, and all interdisciplinary team membersWhat Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees:Rewarding Client Focused work environmentExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug PlansCompany paid life insuranceVoluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life403(b) with company matchAmple vacation and sick leaveMission/Volunteer leaveCredit UnionEmployee Assistance ProgramEligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) programCareer opportunities throughout the state of SC!Epworth's mission is to serve children, youth, and families through caring, safe, Christian communities, where hurts are healed, hope is nurtured, and faith in God, self, and others is developed.