JOB DESCRIPTION - CASE MANAGER

Objective: To meet the daily life needs of clients. To act as a liaison between Jumoke, Inc., the placing agency, and parents/guardians. To provide optimal services while promoting the company.

Requirements: This is a full-time position requiring a B.S. or B.A. degree relating to the human service field, and at least one-year experience providing case management. The case manager must be able to work and succeed in a fast-paced environment and work well independently and under the supervision of a LCSW-C. Case Managers must be licensed by the appropriate licensing body of the State of Maryland.

Responsibilities:

*Act as the liaison between Jumoke, Inc., the placing agency, and parents/guardians in the areas of admission, discharge, progress, concerns, or critical incidents involving clients *Promote Jumoke, Inc.’s services and solicit referrals to the program *Assist in determining the appropriate service and/or facility placement for client admission *Assist with orientation of new clients to the program and/or facility *Participate and assist in the development and execution of the client’s treatment plan *Assist in maintaining the health, safety, and rights of client and staff *Prepare referrals, progress reports, transfer summaries, treatment plans, assessments, school referrals, Critical Incident Reports, monthly summaries, intake and discharge reports [APPENDIX] *Represent the client at ARD/IEP meetings or any other applicable meetings *Assist with organizing and implementing activities for clients when appropriate *Determine and recommend client readiness for discharge *Monitor appropriateness of disciplinary action *Schedule home visits, special visits, medical appointments, and educational placement for clients *Monitor special visits of clients, e.g. with parent(s), police, or attorney, when appropriate *Arrange and ensure posting of client’s visitation outside the facility and list all visitors *Maintain accurate, updated and confidential client records, including signatures on 808 Forms and 818 Forms *Review for accuracy all documentation pertaining to clients, e.g., facility logbook, tracking notes, etc. *Report abuse or neglect of clients *Communicate regularly with Residential Supervisors, Counselors, Clinical Staff, and Administrative Staff and keep abreast of client matters *Any other duties deemed necessary by the Executive Director

Available shifts and compensation: We have available shifts all days of the week. Compensation is $18.00/hour.

About Jumoke Systems of Care: From the Swahili term for ‘Everyone Loves the Child’, Jumoke is a name becoming of a human service agency whose commitment is to target at-risk children and to provide services which will shape them into productive citizens.

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