Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager
Location: Spencer West Virginia
Description: KVC Health Systems, Inc is currently interviewing Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager right now, this career will be placed in West Virginia. Detailed specification about this career opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Title: Foster/Adoptive Care Case Manager
Establishes working relationships with foster and adoptive families so that they feel co! mfortable addressing strengths and needs.
Responds to the needs of families and children promptly and maintains professionalism in dealing with any issues that arise.
Asks questions to determine families’ needs, listens and observes behaviors and provides direction/information to maintain safety and well-being of both family and child.
Acts promptly in routine situations; agrees on a clear course of action in non-routine situations; takes opportunities to exceed expectations without making unreasonable commitments.
Asks questions to check for clarification, commits to follow-through.
Handles upset clients per KVC policy and procedures.
Continues to build a child welfare system that is safe, secure, and stable; family centered, connected to the community; and which relies on evidence based practice necessary to support contract services.
The Permanency Case Manager will act as a member of a treatment team and g! ive feedback on client progress.
The Permanency Case ! Manager will make required home visits to the foster or adoptive home a minimum of two times per month or as directed by the treatment plan.
The Permanency Case Manager will make at least one time per month school visits or as directed by the child’s treatment plan.
The Permanency Case Manager will attend all Multi-Disciplinary Team (MDT) meetings. The Permanency Case Manager will attend all IEP meetings.
The Permanency Case Manager will travel (possibly to multiple counties in a service area) and be able to work in homes of families that are served.
The Permanency Case Manager will be knowledgeable in the areas of child development, parenting skills, and trauma.
The Permanency Case Manager will ensure that all child placing and Medicaid standards are met through documentation and keeping the child’s chart up to date.
The Permanency Case Manager will have knowledge of Medically and Socially Necessary service techniqu! es and proper documentation of these services.
The Permanency Case Manager will have knowledge of de-escalation techniques.
The Permanency Case Manager will participate in a 24 hour on- call rotation.
The Permanency Case Manager will work with all community members involved in the child’s life including the birth mother or birth extended family.
The Permanency Case Manager will provide supervised visitation and will document the outcome of the visits.
The Permanency Case Manager will have a good working relationship with the Department of Health and Human Services.
Meets with Director of Permanency for a minimum of one hour bi-weekly to provide supervision.
Participate in administrative supervision as requested.
Responsible for meeting performance expectations including contract requirements, timelines, regulations and laws.
Provides direct services per program, state, and contract guidelines! .
Ensures services are in compliance with all regulatory stand! ards and contract terms and conditions.
Completes all required paperwork and follows agency policies and procedures within timelines, to ensure smooth paperwork flow.
Attends and participates in all scheduled meetings, court hearings, consultations, and staff meetings, as required.
Acquires and develops resources to meet identified needs of clients and staff.
Provides positive feedback to clients and staff.
Provides culturally relevant and sensitive services to clients and ensures staff do the same.
Provides back up support to contract services as requested.
Observes children for signs of abuse and/or neglect.
Maintains working relationships and communications with DHHR, FFTA and other community partners.
Understands contract requirements and work to improve contract specific outcomes.
Attend meetings, seminars, and other educational functions as identified by the supervisor or agency ! director.
Complete Essential Learning Core Competencies for Case Managers and annual courses according to agency schedule.
Obtain 40 CEUs per year, including 20 by June 30. Obtain CEUs as required by licensure and maintain all licensure requirements.
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university in a social service related field. If required candidate must be licensed by the West Virginia Board of Social Work Examiners or equivalent board.
Minimum two years experience in children and family services, with preferable knowledge and demonstrated experience of the WV Medicaid Program.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to KVC Health Systems, Inc.
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This career starts available on: Fri, 03 May 2013 20:37:22 GMT