Case Worker - Home Care jobs in Tuscaloosa, AL
Case Worker - Home Care manages cases regarding utilization review, discharge planning, and patient services coordination. Collaborates with insurers, managed care organizations, referral providers, patients, and families to assist developing case management guidelines. Being a Case Worker - Home Care may require a bachelor's degree. Typically reports to a manager. The Case Worker - Home Care gains exposure to some of the complex tasks within the job function. Occasionally directed in several aspects of the work. To be a Case Worker - Home Care typically requires 2 to 4 years of related experience. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)
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Social Worker - Foster Care/Family Preservation (FT)
- United Methodist Children's Home
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Tuscaloosa, AL
FULL_TIME
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Social Worker – Foster Care and Family Preservation
North Alabama
FSLA- Exempt
Reports to Director of Contract Programs North
Tuscaloosa, AL
Position Summary:
The Foster Care Social Worker reports to the Director of Contract Programs to provide a variety of services to foster children, foster parents and the Intensive In Home Services (IIHS) Program. The Social Worker is responsible for providing Psycho-Educational Services, Mental Health Care Coordination, Basic Living Skills and Crisis Intervention services for each foster child in their case load as well as other documentation including Medicaid reimbursement documentation. On a rotational basis, the Social Worker is on-call for family emergencies. The Social Worker is required to travel extensively over a multi-county delivery area. In collaboration with the Director of Contract Services, this position may also require a caseload working with the Intensive In Home Services Program and assistance with foster parent recruiting, training and licensing in the Tuscaloosa area.
Responsibilities:- Facilitates placement and respite of children into foster homes as needed in accordance with all contract/licensing requirements and in consideration of the needs of the foster child and foster family, transportation needs, child care/supervision needs, and other needs as applicable.
- Plans, coordinates, and implements Foster Parent Training, Foster Parent Appreciation events, Foster Parent meetings, and other events as needed.
- Reports incidents to Program Manager as they occur.Provides support to other program staff in all TFC programs as needed by transporting youth to appointments and facilitating sibling visits.
- Provides Foster Parent Tracking information, both initial and updated, to Foster Care Advocate/Staff Assistant in a timely manner.
- Accepts cases as assigned and maintains a protected caseload when needed. Maintains cases in accordance with COA standards/Alabama Minimum Standards for Child Placing Agencies.
- Plans and leads treatment team meetings and makes decisions regarding the care and treatment of the foster child and services provided to the child’s foster family.
- Takes an active role in goal setting and coordinating treatment services provided to foster child by individuals or agencies outside of the TFC program.Completes Intake Assessment; Initial Treatment Plan; Treatment Plan Review; and Discharge Summary within the allowed time frame for each foster child in caseload.
- Conducts face to face home visits as needed to provide support to foster families and ensure licensing compliance.Provides timely follow-through for needs of foster families identified during home visits and through phone calls or other contacts.
- Works with DHR representatives and other community partners to ensure that the needs of foster children are met.Participates in the rotation of an on-call phone. Responds to placement requests and other urgent matters during the on-call assignment.
- Maintains Kaleidacare Database to accurately reflect foster child information required by TFC Contract, Minimum Standards, and COA Requirements.
- Maintains absolute confidentiality as situations dictate. Abides by HIPAA rules and regulations.
- Completes required annual training as specified in the DHR Child Placing Agency Minimum standards.
- Works additional hours as needed; including being on-call and assisting with after-hour crisis situations.
- Initiates face to face contact with assigned families within the appropriate time frame.
- As needed and under the direction of the Director of Contract Programs, works a caseload with the Intensive In Home Services Program that includes the following: Conducts a minimum of 2 hours in-home, face to face contact per week with each family to assess family functioning, provide service intervention, and gather information. Makes adjustments to treatment plan as needed to meet the client's specific needs.
- Provides face to face of telephone contact with schools, therapists, and other providers to monitor child and family progress.
- Provide support for children and families by accompanying to appointments; coordinating transportation for family visits/activities.
- Assists the family with locating and utilizing community resources, services, and activities.Supervises family visitations, providing education, parenting support, and intervention as needed.Attends ISPs, IEPs, court hearings, and other appointments along with family members to assure coordination of services. Provides weekly consultation to DHR and immediate responses when health or safety issues pose a threat to children.
- Provides progress reports to the referring DHR worker on a monthly basis and prior to any Family Court Hearing.
- Works with DHR and family to develop appropriate Safety Plans. Provides crisis intervention 24 hours/7 days a week when on call.
- Completes, submits, and files all required documentation timely and accurately.
- Assists with Foster Care and ILP Program tasks as needed and assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Qualifications:- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work and LBSW required within six (6) months of hire date.
- Proficiency in computer use and understanding of basic word processing and spreadsheet software required.Ability to travel extensively and be on-call for emergency situations required.
- Using the English language must have excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills that allow for professional interaction with families, staff, stakeholders and the general public.
- Must have a valid driver license from state of residence.
- Must have reliable transportation and proof of automobile liability insurance and a driving record that will allow coverage on Agency’s insurance policy.
- Must receive a satisfactory background check that includes a check of employment and personal references, criminal history, driving background, Child Abuse & Neglect (Alabama) Registry, Affidavit of Good Moral Character (Florida), and pass a pre-employment physical examination including a TB skin test and drug screen.
Physical Requirements:- Vision: Must be able to drive, read reports, observe conditions related to work, view computer screen, etc.
- Cognitive: Must be able to think independently, logically, and problem solve.
- Hearing: Must be able to hear well enough to communicate with co-workers, employees, families and the general public.
- Standing/Walking/Mobility: Must be able to stand to open files and operate office machines, mobility to drive, get in and out of private homes as well as work area, some standing for prolonged periods for presentation. Normal coordination including eye-hand and hand-foot.
- Climbing/Stooping, Kneeling: Must be able to stoop and kneel as needed to file, retrieve documents, assist families and perform CPR and First Aid, etc.
- Lifting/Pulling/Pushing: Must be able to lift and carry up case files, lap top computer which may weigh up to 20 pounds.
- Manual Dexterity: Must be able to write, type, use telephone system, file, drive, etc.
- 22 Days Ago
Social Worker - Foster Care/Family Preservation
- United Methodist Children's Home
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Tuscaloosa, AL
FULL_TIME
- Social Worker – Foster Care and Family PreservationNorth AlabamaFSLA- ExemptReports to Director of Contract Programs NorthTuscaloosa, ALPosition Summary:The Foster Care Social Worker reports to the Di...
- 24 Days Ago
LPN in-home care
- Right at Home
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Tuscaloosa, AL
FULL_TIME
- Pay: $15.50-$19.50/hr Shifts: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Pay and Benefits: We believe that our Staff License Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or License Vocational...
- 13 Days Ago
LPN in-home care
- Right at Home
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Tuscaloosa, AL
FULL_TIME
- Pay: $15.50-$19.50/hr Shifts: 7am-7pm, 7pm-7am, 7am-3pm, 3pm-11pm, 11pm-7am Location: Tuscaloosa, AL Pay and Benefits: We believe that our Staff License Practical Nurse (LPN) and/or License Vocational...
- 21 Days Ago
Registered Nurse (RN) Case Manager - Home Health
- Enhabit Home Health & Hospice
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Carrollton, AL
OTHER
- Overview Are you in search of a new career opportunity that makes a meaningful impact? If so, now is the time to find your calling at Enhabit Home Health & Hospice. As a national leader in home-based ...
- 6 Days Ago
(RN) Home Health Case Manager- (Tuscaloosa, AL)- ProHealth Home Health
- ProHealth Home Health and Hospice
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Tuscaloosa, AL
FULL_TIME
- Home Health Case Manager (RN) JOB SUMMARY: A Registered Nurse administers skilled nursing care to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with ph...
- 1 Month Ago
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About Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Tuscaloosa (/tʌskəˈluːsə/ TUS-kə-LOO-sə) is a city in and the seat of Tuscaloosa County in west central Alabama (in the southeastern United States). Located on the Black Warrior River at the Atlantic Seaboard fall line of the Piedmont, it is the fifth-largest city in Alabama, with an estimated population of 100,287 in 2017. The city was originally known as Tuskaloosa until the early 20th century.
Incorporated as a town on December 13, 1819, it was named after Tuskaloosa, the chief of a band of Muskogean-speaking people. They battled and were defeated by forces of Spanish explorer Hernando de S...
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