What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at First Step Family Support Center?
**Position Summary**
Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP) is an intervention for high-risk women and their families. The case manager will provide direct outreach, home visiting, and advocacy services to women who have used alcohol, drugs, and/or had MAT therapy during their pregnancy. Advocacy can be extended to other children and family members.
At First Step, we believe every team member is vital to our mission. If you are passionate about our values and committed to making a difference, we invite you to join us in our efforts to build a stronger, more resilient, and inclusive community.
**Position Duties and Responsibilities**
*We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, veterans' status, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, and local law. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and language abilities. In addition to federal law requirements, First Step Family Support Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.*
Parent Child Assistance Program (PCAP) is an intervention for high-risk women and their families. The case manager will provide direct outreach, home visiting, and advocacy services to women who have used alcohol, drugs, and/or had MAT therapy during their pregnancy. Advocacy can be extended to other children and family members.
At First Step, we believe every team member is vital to our mission. If you are passionate about our values and committed to making a difference, we invite you to join us in our efforts to build a stronger, more resilient, and inclusive community.
**Position Duties and Responsibilities**
- Caseload up to 20 clients setting goals based assessment of their individual needs
- Perform activities according to PCAP policies/procedures https://pcap.psychiatry.uw.edu/
- Conduct home visits at least twice per month, provide transportation on occasion
- Coordinate services with other community service providers
- Provide outreach services to locate missing clients to engage them in the program
- BA/BS and two years of community-based experience, Motivational Interviewing a plus
- Maintain confidentiality, have strong communication skills, 42 CFR Part 2 awareness
- Work effectively with high-risk mothers and their families, understand Harm Reduction
- Have the ability to safely and successfully perform the essential job functions consistent with federal, state, and local standards, including HIPPA compliance and pass a background check
- Ability to maintain regular, punctual attendance
- Lift/carry 20 lbs., navigate stairs, have dependable vehicle, valid driver's license & auto insurance
*We are committed to creating and sustaining an inclusive culture that promotes and values diversity, reflects the diversity of the communities we serve, and where everyone feels empowered to bring their authentic selves to work every day. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, national origin, age, disability, genetics, ancestry, ethnicity, marital status, veterans' status, citizenship status, or membership in any other group protected by federal, state, and local law. We strongly encourage applications from individuals who identify as Black, Indigenous, People of Color (BIPOC), immigrants, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, veterans, and individuals with diverse cultural backgrounds and language abilities. In addition to federal law requirements, First Step Family Support Center complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.*