Family Care Center Case Manager
Epworth Children's HomeColumbia, SC, USjob_description.job_card.30_days_ago
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job_description.job_card.job_descriptionDuties and Responsibilities Understands and follows personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and in compliance with the South Carolina Department of Social Services (SCDSS) group home regulations, and the C.A.R.E. practice model Coordinates and participates in interviews for potential clients Prepares the paperwork and the file for new admissions and maintains the historic file throughout placement Assist admission department with obtaining signatures on admission paperwork Inputs intake and discharge data into the electronic database system and updates information as needed Coordinate services to children and families through referrals to campus and community-based service providers To cooperate with all Epworth staff in order to enhance the mission and ministry as a whole. This would include role modeling and advocating on behalf of families Attend individual and group supervision meetings and trainings as scheduled Respond to behavior crises in the school or in the cottage whenever needed Assist in supervision of children and support the cottage team as needed Communicate regularly with the community service providers to ensure that the providers are aware of the family's progress and of any other issues that arise with the case Work in conjunction with the academic department to register and withdraw students from school, to communicate with public school teachers and staff, and to attend IEP meetings and conferences Accompany clients on psychiatric appointments and follow all documentation procedures related to this process Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team cooperating with and involving others to obtain common goals for each client (i.e. Intake, Health, Education, Activities, Religious, etc) Meet at least weekly with the cottage team to develop and implement plans for direct work with families Participate as appropriate in the PQI process as assigned Follow direction and guidance of immediate supervisor. Additional duties may be assigned as needed Experience working with children and families to provide case management services to children and mothers in placement at the Family Care Center. Master's Degree in a Human Service Field, preferred; bachelor's degree required. Knowledge of working with clients in substance use treatment preferred. Personal Attributes and Skills Demonstrates the ability to learn and to practice teamwork; patient and compassionate Understands and respects the necessity for confidentiality Positive and calm presence in all situations. Organized with an attention to detail Excellent communication skills in written and verbal form Rewarding Client Focused work environment Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans Company paid life insurance Voluntary benefits such as STD, LTD, Group life 403(b) with company match Ample vacation and sick leave Mission / Volunteer leave Credit Union Employee Assistance Program Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program Career opportunities throughout the state of SC!
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.
Summary
Coordinate Case management services to the child(ren) and mothers in placement and manage the overall placement toward success
Primary Performance Objectives
- Incorporate CARE principles into daily living practice as Case Manager
- Document case management services and the progress of the child and family through maintaining up-to-date files on each client in the program, completing monthly and discharge reports on each client, care plans, assessments, and completing all other assigned paperwork
- Encourages and promotes placement of families through contact with public agencies, organizations, groups and private individuals
- Builds and maintains relationships with other placing agencies
- Adheres to Partnership in Achieving Independence through Recovery and Self Sufficiency Strategies (PAIRS) contract and submits all intake documents required for approval through PAIRS
Job Task Summary
Qualifications
What Epworth Children's Home offers full time employees :
The mission of Epworth Children's Home 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.
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Family Case Manager • Columbia, SC, US