Case Manager, Sr. jobs in Fort Wayne, IN

Job Title: Case Manager

Department: Residential Services

Employment Status: Full-time/Regular/Non-Exempt

Qualifications: A Christian with strong convictions who is also in agreement with Josiah White’s mission

Statement, Statement of Faith, and Code of Conduct. This person must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, or a related area of study from an accredited school if under the supervision of a person holding a Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling. A Master’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, or Counseling from an accredited school is desirable. This person must be able to have good case planning, communication, interpersonal, and writing skills. Basic knowledge of clinical diagnosis and psychotropic medication is preferred.

Reports to: Program Director

Job Summary: Within the context of DCS Rules and COA Standards, the Case Manager is responsible for the development, coordination, and supervision of youth cases/treatment.

Basic Responsibilities

Case Management

• Complete intake assessments, Individual Crisis Management Plans, treatment plans, monthly progress reports, letters to referring agencies, discharge reports, critical incident reports, service note entries, and other reports assigned by the Program Director.
• Coordinate case planning through communication with Treatment Team participants including: youth and family, therapists, work supervisors, school personnel, DCS Family Case Managers, County Probation Officers, youth advocates, and medical staff.
• Represent Josiah White's at court reviews, placement review hearings, and case planning meetings.
• Coordinate and run Review Boards for youth with significant behavioral incidents or when directed by the Program Director.
• Co-Facilitate therapeutic groups (MRT, Sexual Abuse, and Substance Abuse, etc.).
• Facilitate monthly service planning meetings and attend assigned clinical meetings
• Manage a case-load averaging up to 15 youth. This may be a blended caseload with Residential youth and aftercare support.
• Promote a Christ-Centered environment within the cottage and campus setting facilitating and/or supporting Family Teacher facilitation of devotions in the cottage setting; support Josiah White’s Chaplain and/or Spiritual Life Director in campus Spiritual Life programming.

Other

• Perform other related duties as directed by the Program Director.

Must maintain regular attendance including reporting to work on time and remaining on duty as scheduled and providing appropriate notice per policy for necessary absences.

Skills, Supervision, Knowledge, and Ability

• Must be dependable, well organized, and an effective people and time manager.
• Must have the skills and ability to manage case planning activities.
• Must have the ability to clearly, concisely, and professionally communicate ideas through good verbal and written skills.
• Must be knowledgeable of DCS Rules and COA standards regarding case planning.
• Must be knowledgeable of mental health diagnoses and services.
• Must be genuine, empathetic, and emotionally connected in helping youth, relating with families, and working with the placing agency.
• Must be a team player; one who enjoys working closely with other staff members and has the ability to be flexible, adaptive, and positive in his/her interactions with others including those supervised, peers, and others with whom Josiah White's interacts in fulfilling its goals and mission.
• Must maintain professional boundaries and confidentiality.
• Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft WORD, EXCEL and Outlook.
• Must have a valid driver's license.
• Must be committed to the Mission, Core Values, and Vision of Josiah White’s.

Physical Demands of Position

• Must be able to complete First Aid/CPR expectations per the Red Cross. Specifically, they must be able to get down to the floor and stand back up to perform chest compressions to the depth of at least two inches and give rescue breaths which includes getting on knee(s) and leaning forward without putting pressure on the victim's head.
• Must be able to complete the MindSet physical restraint techniques for residents who are in crisis (expected to meet the requirements of MindSet physical restraints) in order to become certified. This may include the following:
• Vertical Containment-Approach from behind the aggressor with arms raised. Initiate contact with your forearms to the aggressor’s triceps and push the arms forward. Lead with the foot and place the side of your head directly below the aggressor’s shoulder while making chest to back contact. Your shoulders should be at a 45 degree angle. Find your hands and grasp your wrist while pointing your elbows to the ground. Maintain chest to back contact while alternating and widening your stance.
• Object Containment and Release- Assist a partner who has applied the embrace on an individual using an object aggressively. Establish a position on the side of the aggressor closest to the object. Secure the wrist. Using both hands, slide the thumb to a parallel position with the fingers. Release the object by pulling up or pushing down. Throw the object a safe distance away. Communicate with your partner and the aggressor to determine direction.
• Leveraged Embrace- Approach from behind the aggressor with arms raised. Initiate contact with your forearms to the aggressor’s triceps and push the arms forward. Step in and place the side of your head directly below the aggressor’s shoulder while making chest to back contact. Your shoulders should be at a 45 degree angle. Find your hands first then slide to the aggressor’s wrist. Grasp each of the aggressor’s wrists and slide your elbow to the crest of the hip. (Same side of the aggressor's body as your head). Leverage the hip forward with your elbow while alternating and widening your stance.
• Assisted Relocation-From the leveraged embrace, go to the side opposite your partner’s head. Take the grasp of the wrist opposite from you. Place your free hand on the shoulder nearest to you. Stay close and communicate.
• Single Staff Follow Down- From the leveraged embrace, follow the downward movement by going to the knee opposite your head while leaning into the aggressor. Use the momentum to rotate the aggressor to his/her side while positioning your body perpendicular from the chest-to-back contact. Spread your legs for stability. The individual’s shoulders should be to the floor. Maintain chest-to-back contact and elbow leverage.
• Duel Staff Bring Down- From the leveraged embrace, ask for assistance to take the aggressor to the floor. Approach on the head side of your partner and secure the legs by dropping to a knee and grasping the ankles in front. (Left to left, right to right).Plant the feet to the floor and communicate with your partner. Go down on the knee opposite your head and use the momentum to rotate the aggressor to his/her side. The shoulders should be perpendicular to the floor. Stack the legs, make chest contact with the back of the knees, and forearm contact with the thighs and shins. Lay flat with your legs spread for stability.
• Must be able to drive for long periods of time (trips may require over ten hours of driving in one day).
• Must be able to do extensive walking, participate in cottage recreation, and do physical labor (that involves lifting and bending) with residents.
• Must be able to meet regular, and sometimes short, deadlines on supervision documentation, youth treatment documentation, correspondence, and other assignments.

Working Conditions

• Normal scheduled work hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. May work holidays as scheduled or needed to support residential needs or maintain on-call availability according to the parameters established by Supervisor for the department.
• Must be able to work with residents' medical problems, which may include exposure to bodily fluids.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,500.00 - $44,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Patient demographics:

• Adolescents
• Children

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Work Location: In person