Oversees the delivery and documentation of intensive and professional case management services to youth. Monitors program services to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and contract objectives.
MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:
Starting at $55k
Contributes to ongoing program development and assumes responsibility for delivery of services to youth and family members.
Supervises consultants in developing, monitoring, and reviewing service plans developed by consultants for youth as well as developing subsequent plans throughout care.
Supervises and provides assessment of staff problems and develops strategies to solve them.
Acts as an advocate for children and families.
Monitors and ensures that records and documentation, including service plans, forms, reports, case notes, narratives, outcome measures, and demographics, are completed appropriately and on time.
Assists in accepting and screening referrals to the program.
Supervises and participates in service planning reviews, progress reviews, staff meetings, and case reviews.
Ensures appropriate level of direct contact with youth and family members per program requirements, and remains available to staff and youth 24/7, for crisis intervention as needed.
Promotes safety through ongoing training and supervision and promotes culture of professionalism through role modeling, profession, and respect.
Assumes supervisory and administrative responsibility for Care Coordination Services.
Provides and documents on-going and regular supervision to consultants.
Assists in screening, hiring, and directing program staff; provides training for staff; provides observation and direction to consultants while in the field.
Develops and monitors career path trajectories for consultants with particular emphasis on educational and experiential requirements necessary to assume the next level of program responsibility.
Builds and maintains relationships with community funding entities, governmental agencies, service providers, sources of support for families within the community and all program consumers.
Builds and maintains knowledge of various community systems such as child welfare, juvenile justice, educational, substance abuse and mental health.
Develops and maintains effective data collection systems, providing required and appropriate data. Establishes and implements systems to predict and prevent potential problems.
Reviews individual staff data to ensure that program guidelines are being followed, and uses data to improve efficiencies, outcomes, and staff development.
Implements and ensures compliance with all contractual, regulatory, program, and accrediting body standards; provides necessary documents, maintaining certifications and licensures as required.
Manages notifications of changes in professional status or standing that may affect job status or program compliance.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Knowledge of regulatory requirements pertaining to youth care and of statutes and policies which affect target population.
Ability to function independently and have flexibility, personal integrity, and the ability to work effectively with youth, staff, and support agencies.
Knowledge of community resources and service providers available in the geographical area; knowledge of the functions and services of the community organizations and related human services.
Ability to communicate with individuals at all levels in the organization and with external business contacts in an articulate, professional manner while maintaining necessary degree of confidentiality.
Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
Computer skills in Microsoft Office.
Excellent critical thinking, analytical, and problem solving skills.
Ability to successfully lead a team of associates.
Strong knowledge of Boys Town Model.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor's degree in Human Services or related field required. NOTE: Education and experience requirements may be higher based on Affiliate Site location, Local contracts, and Federal/State contract requirements.
Minimum 2 years of experience including working with children and families required.
Possess a valid driver's license with a good driving record requird.
Ability to provide own transportation (mileage reimbursed) to complete travel requirements of the job required.
Meet auto insurance requirements established by Boys Town policy and/or State and Local laws and pass an annual Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR) check required.
On-call (continuously or rotationally) to provide support required.
Florida: Certified Behavioral Health Case Manager Supervisor (CBHCMS) or have the ability to obtain certification within 6 months of hire required.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree preferred.
Management and supervisory experience preferred.
Experience working with children and families in community-based programs or Boys Town Programs preferred.