What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at One Hope United?
The Residential Case Manager provides direct casework management, counseling, or mental health services to children and families within the agency’s policies and program context, utilizing human service principals in developing relationships, assessment, and development of service plans.
Job Duties Include:
- Arranges for and provides transportation for youth, such as school appointments, medical appointments, court and ACRs
- Arranges for and provides transportation for youth, such as school appointments,
medical appointments, court and ACRs - Refers and links youth to necessary resources to meet needs, including external therapy, medical and educational resources, and psychological and psychiatric specialists
- Arranges visits with youth with families, including siblings and visiting resources
- Assists with the completion of Mental Health Assessments, Individual Treatment Plans, Individual Treatment Plan Reviews, and Clinical Summaries; completes Discharge Summaries
- Participates in individual treatment plan meetings, reviews, additional staffings, transition staffings, and child and family team meetings
- Participates in court proceedings on behalf of the youth; this includes providing testimony at hearings, compiling court reports, and preparing case records
- Completes and participates in Administrative Case Reviews
- Assists youth in determining transition and discharge plans
- Acts as a liaison with multiple public and private agencies to advocate and assist with service needs of the youth
- Continually trains and maintains certification in the implementation of Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) or other approved behavior modification program
- Follows OHU Residential Program Plan, including daily schedule, administration of consequences, and mental health treatment of youth in residential care
- Demonstrates the highest investment in and commitment to quality improvement practices in order to continuously improve the delivery of services to our residents
- Participates in a weekly Clinical Team Meeting of assigned cottage; moderates staff team meeting of a residential home
- Participates and contributes to a treatment team of a residential home, including attending weekly team meetings and staffings, as required
- Attends training, seminars, and conferences as assigned by supervisory or administrative staff
- Completes in a timely and accurate fashion all documentation required for the position
- Treats with absolute confidence all information concerning agency residents and programs
- Transports clients (youth) and their families to mandated court hearings, school appointments, doctor appointments or other case related appointments
- Perform on call duties as assigned
Qualifications
Education
- BA/BS degree in psychology, sociology, social work, or related field
Experience
- 0-2 years related experience in child welfare agency
Other
- Minimum 21 years of age
- Valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record with OHU required levels of coverage for auto
insurance DCFS background check & approval to transport youth - Must be physically able to complete Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) restraint training
We Invest In You!
- Tuition assistance up to $2500 per year
- Up to 4 weeks paid Vacation Days; up to 6 paid Personal Days and up to 5 paid Sick days annually
- Medical, dental, vision, 403b Retirement, health savings account, and short-term disability options
- Agency paid life up to $50K based on salary
- Voluntary Supplemental Life for Employee, Spouse, and Child(ren)
- Voluntary Legal Plans
- Agency paid long term after 1 year of employment
- Career ladders, professional development, and promotion opportunities
A Different Kind Of Employer One Hope United is strong and ready to grow. Are you ready to grow with us?
- 800 talented professionals strong, serving 10,000 children and families in Illinois, Wisconsin, Missouri, and Florida
- Fiscally stable, $50 Million agency- strong since 1895
- Energetic leadership and a rich community of support
One Hope United does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. One Hope United is an Equal Opportunity Employer and a Drug-Free Workplace. OHU participates in eVerify.
In the spirit of caring for one another and our community, please note that upon accepting an offer of employment from One Hope United, you will be required to share proof of a Covid-19 vaccination. The requirement is subject to accommodation in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
