· LCSW or LMHC is required

· Minimum of two years’ experience as a case manager preferred

· Minimum of one year supervisory experience preferred

DUTIES AND RESPNSIBILITIES:

· Recruit, hire and manage department staff including providing consistent supervision and evaluation

· Consistently model expectations and exercise management responsibilities in such a way as to reinforce the philosophy of care, regulations, program policies and procedures including Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) practices.

· Oversee treatment plans to assure that they are accurate, measurable, achievable and reasonable to implement within a residential setting.

· Function as licensed signatory for necessary student treatment documentation

· Ensure that case managers complete all mandatory and required training hours as required by state licensing and/or Crystal Springs

· Assist with policy/ protocol development with regard to Family Involvement.

· Attend bi-monthly Children’s Team Management meetings and Child Safety meetings

· Function as standing member of the Internal Audit Committee

· Function as Interdepartmental Liaison

· Provide creative input for departmental growth and development to his/her supervisor

· Provide in-service and /or orientation training regarding Family-focused care

· Manage Their own caseload

· Regularly visit residents on his/her caseload in both the educational and residential setting

· Oversee mailings and other messaging to parents/agencies on various topics throughout the year

· Keep other Crystal Springs’ Departments informed on any student’s, their family’s or other stakeholder’s change in status or student’s needs that have been communicated to him/her by families or agencies

· Participate in student specific meetings (IEPs, 6 month reviews, quarterlies, Individual Transition Plans, foster care case reviews) to assist in the implementation and ongoing review of the student

· Attend and participate in interdisciplinary team meetings as requested

· Keep parents/guardians informed of residents’ personal needs and all significant non-medical events

· Contact involved agencies (i.e. LEA, DCF, DCYF) as needed regarding students

· Schedule and chair monthly departmental staff meetings

· Schedule and facilitate Family Events

· Coordinate and participate in contingency meetings with the interdisciplinary team as necessary

· Participate in the admissions process by attending the intake/evaluation meeting, pre-admission and post admission meetings for a student on his/her caseload

· Schedule the use of Crystal Springs’ apartment, for families, as needed

· Assist and facilitate with the transition process to Adult Services

· Abide by mandates regarding confidentiality and ethics as per federal, state and agency policy and procedures

· Attend in-services/conferences to keep abreast of best practices and changes pertaining to family social work

· Complete all mandatory and required training hours as required by state licensing and/or Crystal Springs

· Other duties as assigned

How You Can Make a Real Impact

Empower individuals to develop skills for daily life
Support the personal growth of the people we serve
Encourage independence through personalized plans of care
Plan events and outings to build connections within the community

Posted: 3/26/24