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DCM Case Manager (Intrepid Staffing)

at Family Endeavors, Inc in Belleville, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Job Details
Job Location
Belleville, IL

Position Type
Reservist/Seasonal

Education Level
Bachelors Degree  Job Shift
Various Shifts

Description

 

**** Due to the nature of the job and the confidentiality of client information, work-from-home options will not be available for this position. ****
JOB PURPOSE:
The Case Manager is responsible for using sound professional judgement and best practices to ensure quality case management services are provided to the service population especially in crisis situations while maintaining compliance with established states and federal standards. Monitors assigned caseload of clients participating in a short-term life management program; establishes program plan/goals and evaluates client's progress by conducting routine meetings with clients and/or staff; serves as advocate for clients in order to acquire services that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment.
Qualifications

 

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
Coordinate referral, service planning and documentation of services for assigned caseload.
Interviews applications to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtains pertinent information and establish program goals eligible clients; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.
Develop client intake and case plan for clients; instructs clients in completing necessary paperwork including goals and/or budget forms; completes orientation check-off form and obtains release of information forms when appropriate; completes social history on new clients each week.
Meets regularly with clients to discuss and evaluate their progress; prepares accurate and up-to-date records documenting the same; monitors client behavior, group attendance, medication and movement; receives incident reports and enforces disciplinary actions for infractions of the house guidelines.
Plans, coordinates, and/or facilitates life management classes to assist clients in obtaining skills that will enable them to functionally cope with their environment; obtains speakers and workshop presenters as needed.
Consistently serves as a mentor and provides positive examples of proper hygiene, personal appearance, records retention, budget planning, scheduling, etc.
Refers clients to appropriate programs or other agencies based on clients' needs and in accordance with their program plan.
Completes discharge plan of clients exiting program; transfers file contents to non-active file.
Meets all deadlines required by program supervisor and partners.
Meets all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position.
Maintain a caseload in accordance with agency policies and procedures contract standards.
Participates in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities that promote professional growth and development.
Maintain a minimum number of weekly contacts with clients.
Engage and involve client in the casework process.
Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances or conditions that affect child safety.
Compile, prepare, submit and maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing, and/or contract requirements.
Participate in weekly case staffing with case managers.
Maintain confidentiality in all areas of the service population and program operations.
Demonstrate Exceptional customer service, in Everythingyou do, by placing the child, family, Veteran or client first to support our mission to "Empower people to build better lives for themselves, their families, and their communities."
ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Required- 4-years bachelors or undergraduate degree from an accredited Program/university, preferably in one of the following areas: Social Work, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Sociology or related field of study. Preferred- Graduate degree from accredited program/university in a related field.
EXPERIENCE: 1+ year related experience and/or training including experience working in Crisis... For full info follow application link.

Family Endeavors, Inc. and Endeavors Unlimited, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. Family Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited also complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location its employees are working. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Family Endeavors and Endeavors Unlimited is an 'Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.

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Job Posting: 11885920

Posted On: May 14, 2024

Updated On: May 14, 2024

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