Case Manager
Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, fosters diversity, inclusion and equality, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?
WHAT YOU WILL DO:
The Case Manager will be primarily responsible for the child and accountable for the coordination and provision of quality services to ensure the child’s reunification with family or qualified sponsors. The Case Manager will maintain an active caseload of no more than 15 enrolled children and provide intensive case management for medical exams, educational assessments, legal services and the child’s family reunification. The Case Manager will prepare assessments and any related social or medical history reports or forms as they pertain to the child's needs and case record. Establish a relationship with the child. Participate in child staffing and follow-up as assigned. Coordinate the service planning process. Must ensure concise and timely completion of all paperwork or documentation, including but not limited to, administrative, clinical or caseload requirements. Ensure and safeguard the human and legal rights of children. Provide quality services and maintain desired productivity level as defined by the supervisor. Comply with all policies and procedures as outlined by funding sources and state licensing requirements.
WHAT WE OFFER:
- $21.63 per hour + $.50 per hour 4pm-12am, $1.00/hour 12am-8am, $1.00/hour- Saturday and Sunday
- Flexible hours
- 15 PTO days per year
- 12 Paid holidays
- Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
- Healthcare Concierge
- Financial Wellness Program
- Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
- Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
- Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
- Paid Life/AD&D insurance
- Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
- Continuous training and professional development opportunities
- Mileage Reimbursement
- An opportunity to make the world a better place!
WHAT YOU WILL NEED:
- BS/BA degree in the human services field.
- At least 1 years’ experience working with children.
- Experience in a residential, child welfare or refugee setting, preferred.
- Bilingual communication skills in Spanish /English, required.
- Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (2 dose), Influenza (1 dose yearly), Tdap (1 dose)
- Must have a valid driver license and auto insurance.
WHO WE ARE:
From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.
Gulf Coast JFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor's and Master's level practicums and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.
Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of its employees and clients, which include members of vulnerable communities. As part of this commitment, COVID-19 vaccines are required for current and newly-hired employees, unless an employee is entitled to a reasonable accommodation or exemption as permitted pursuant to Gulf Coast JFCS’s COVID-19 Vaccination Policy.