Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Renewed Strength, Inc is a General Residential Operation looking for a case manager to work with adolescent males ages 7 to 14.  We are looking for eager individuals who want to make a difference in kids' lives who have suffered from severe abuse and neglect.  Patience and understanding is needed to be an effective change agent in their lives.  Attention to detail, verbal and written communication is essential to the job duties.  Must be able to pass a pre-employment background check, urinalysis.   Training will be provided. Health Benefits are available.   
POSITION TITLE:  Case Manager 

RESPONSIBLITIES:

• Provide services including transporting as needed for assigned residents included but not limited to: scheduling and attending appointments to meet the needs of the residents, i.e. education, medical, dental, psychological evaluation, psychiatric and medical hospital admittance, local juvenile authority, family visits, etc.
• Completing an admission assessment or any other evaluation of a resident for placement
• Developing, reviewing, and updating of service plans for a resident in care 
• Completing a discharge or transfer summary for a resident 
• Approving any restrictions that will be imposed on a resident for more than seven days that have not been reviewed and approved by the treatment director or service planning team, and any monthly re-evaluations of restrictions that continue for more than 30 days
• Approving any restrictions to communication and visitation with the resident’s family that are imposed on a resident, but have not been reviewed and approved by the treatment director or service planning team, including monthly re-evaluations of restrictions that continue for more than 30 days 
• Approving any restrictions to a particular room or building for more than 24 hours that are imposed on a resident, but have not been reviewed and approved by the treatment director or service planning team 
• Ensuring the provision of planned but flexible program activities designed to meet the developmental needs of residents

·       Responsible for Intake/Placement activities for client's coming into the program

·       Provides Aftercare Case Management services for clients leaving the care of Renewed Strength, including regular follow-ups with the client, assistance with available community resources, and general support for client.

• Ensure on a daily basis the safety and cleanliness of all areas of the program.  Adhere to all regulations and standards necessary to meet licensing and accreditation compliance.  
• Complete a minimum of 50 hours on in-service training hours annually in child care services, excluding first aid and orientation.
• Administer medication and keep accurate records.
• Maintain resident records
• Responsible for contractual agreement with outside agencies
• Intake of assessments
• Meeting the Campus Census Requirements (48-hour time window to fill upcoming vacancies)
• Psychiatric and Medical Hospitalizations (all steps of the process)
• Meeting deadlines as required per our multiple contracts (DFPS, TFI, 2INgage, Post Adoption, Harris County, Bexar and Brazos Probation Department), CARF, Minimum Standards and YFT
• Assist with training as it pertains with/to your area of expertise
• Participation in the Performance Appraisal process including a review of your Job Description and completion of job responsibilities
• Other duties as assigned

The Case Manager reports to the Child Care Administrator and the Treatment Director. 

EXPERIENCE:

•    Work with diverse populations

•    Knowledge & practice of Licensing Standards and CARF recommendations

•    Work with varied social service agencies

•    Manage emotions in a professional environment 

•    Monitor staff behaviors and document observations effectively

•    Act in emergency or changing situations

•    Work with teams to develop action plans for the organization and persons served

Minimum Qualifications

ü   bachelor’s degree with a minimum of 2 year's experience in residential treatment 

ü   Knowledge of minimum licensing standards and T3C accreditation guidelines

ü   Must work a minimum of 40 hours per week

ü   Must be on call 7 days a week/sometimes providing direct care services