Case Manager I

SAFY is seeking a full-time Case Manager I for our Lexington division in Kentucky.

As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for the case management functions of a caseload of foster youth and respective foster homes in and around the Lexington area.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Work independently and create your own schedule based on your caseload and availability of your assigned families.
• Provide in-home, direct services to families and children in your caseload. Generally, caseloads consist of 15-18 clients that you’ll see weekly.
• Create documentation for all services you provide in our Electronic Record System.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule with the other team members. Generally, we're on call 1 week every 2 months.
• Develop and maintain consultative and liaison relationships with DCBS and other members of the youth’s treatment team (biological parents, school, etc.)
• Collaborate with outside parties including biological families, schools, courts, parents, hospitals, doctors, etc.
• Travel within Lexington and surrounding counties. Overall hours being worked outside of the office is estimated to be around 60%, which includes traveling to and from visits and time spent at the home conducting a home visit.
• Set your schedule in collaboration with the team. Generally, we work standard hours of around 9 am – 6pm, however there are times when you may need to work until 8pm or later, based on the needs of families on your caseload.

What You Bring

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work, and the people around you to the next level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services
• Two years of relevant experience is required with above listed degrees, experience in child welfare preferred, OR relevant experience in working with children in general. Five years of relevant experience required with related field of human service degrees.
• License in state is preferred, though not required.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range:$37,000-$46,000 (Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.)
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and flexible spending account options
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick & vacation time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Professional Development & reimbursement for outside clinical supervision
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company paid cell phone or stipend

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, or terminations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $46,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Is your Major in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services?
• Do you have reliable transportation to provide client services in the home, office or off site?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lexington, KY 40503

Salary : $37,000 - $46,000