Case Manager

Salary Range: $42,000.00 To $47,000.00 Annually

Established in 1909, George Junior Republic and its affiliates provide opportunities for success and wellness to the individuals, families, and communities served.

Summary of the position: The Clinical Case Manager is responsible for providing home-based and community-based quality services for families involved with the Department of Child Services and/or Juvenile Probation.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensure all case records, correspondence, and conversations regarding clients remain confidential as required by HIPAA compliance regulations.
• Complete releases and GJR intake forms upon initial contact with client/placement/other parties ensuring copies are saved in the clinical record.
• Provide home-based services to clients in compliance with Service Standards published by the Indiana Department of Child Services for the service that they are providing.
• Communicate initial client contact or lack thereof to referral source and Compliance Coordinator with 48 hours.
• Document client contacts through up-to-date case notes that are maintained in Case Management Pro (electronic database), VPN client files and Kid Traks (if applicable).
• Provide monthly Progress Reports by due date to supervisor to referring agencies and Kid Traks (if applicable) as well as any other specific written or verbal information requested by referring agencies.
• Provide Treatment Plans, Safety Plans, and other required clinical documents/resources/tools within 7-30 days of referral to referral agencies. Updated Treatment Plans are due no less than every 90 days to supervisor for review and sent to referral source by pre-arranged due dates.
• If applicable, complete visitation/parenting time logs and send to referral sources within 48 hours of services rendered ensuring all required sections of log are compliance with current state content standards.
• Oversee completion of program required assessments, including but not limited to, PFS-2, NCFAS, UCLA PTSD, IARCA packets upon admission, discharge, three month and six-month follow-up.
• Record all billable/direct and non-billable/indirect time on a daily basis, utilizing the established database while ensuring an accurate timesheet is maintained.
• Document use of and adherence to evidence-based models and treatment for all services requiring use of a model that has been approved by the state of Indiana and GJR.
• Obtain and submit requests for court appearances to Compliance Coordinator monthly by deadline established.
• Submit Attendance and Compliance sheets for clients on caseload to Compliance Coordinator and supervisor by monthly deadline.
• Appear at court hearings, case conferences, CFTM’s or staffing as necessary or requested by referral source or supervisor.
• Use strength-based approaches and develop protective factors for clients including but not limited to developing parenting skills and child development knowledge, improving social and emotional competence, accessing concrete supports, building social connections, and improving resilience.

Management Position: No.

Working Conditions:

Lifting Requirements

Must be able to lift 10 pounds on a regular basis

Physical Requirements

Must be able to walk, bend and stoop

Work Location: This position is responsible for working at multiple locations in and around Bloomington, Indiana including but not limited to client homes, schools, parks, probation, DCS.

Requirements:

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree from an accredited university

Computer Experience

Microsoft Applications

Other

Excellent written and verbal communications skills and well-organized.

• Paid Time Off
• Life Insurance provided by employer
• 401(k) with employer match
• Travel is reimbursable up to the allowable IRS Federal Rate
• Performance based incentive bonuses

Case Managers are eligible to receive bonuses up to $10,673.

George Junior Republic and Affiliates is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or veteran status. Women are encouraged to apply.