Case Manager - Goshen - ref. w34735219

Job Summary::

The Case Manager is responsible for the completion and submission of assessments and service plan required for the compiling of a comprehensive case file found on Southwest Key Programs designated web-based program. The Case Manager maintains a flexible, organized, and efficient work schedule and is subject to work evening and weekends (as necessary) and be on-call on a rotating schedule to facilitate program services.

Essential Functions::

• Conduct initial intake with client and family/guardian.
• Ensure the timely completion of all Intake paperwork, Assessments, and Service Plans in accordance with Southwest Key Programs (SWK) policy.
• Ensure all documentation is completed and entered into SWK database within 48 hours of completion of the service.
• Maintain physical and web-based client files.
• Establish and maintain therapeutic relationships with clients and families.
• Provide crisis intervention for clients and their families as needed.
• Provide home visits with clients and families per the program service schedule.
• Ensure clients are offered all components or services offered at the program.
• Provide advocacy specified by Southwest Key Programs and contract guidelines.
• Link families to natural and professional support services as needed.
• Follow-up on all evaluations and assessments of the child’s progress in accepted interventions.
• Maintain connection with school, and other community partners as needed.

Other Functions::

• Attend and participate in all required professional trainings and workshops.
• Maintain open and consistent communication with Program Director or designee, clinician, and other team members.
• Transport clients to program activities, school hearings or other treatment meetings as needed.
• Able to react to change productively and handle other essential tasks as assigned.

Qualifications and Requirements::

• A combination of one of the following:
• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Sciences, Human Services, Social Service or related field with two (2) years’ experience working with at risk youth and their families; may include part time, volunteer or internship experience.
• Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft Windows (Microsoft Word, Excel) variety of online database systems.
• Required to work a flexible schedule to facilitate program services.
• Works well independently and as an effective team member.
• Cleared background check from appropriate entity.
• Must possess a valid state driver’s license, registration and maintain state mandated car insurance.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Possess good verbal and writing skills.

Physical Demands::

required to complete daily tasks.

Work Environment::

Exposed to prevalent weather conditions.