What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Merakey?
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We are seeking a Case Manager in our Family Group Decision Making Program to join our team in our Wilkes Barre, PA location.
Position Details
This position will coordinate and facilitate Family Engagement meetings and/or encourage utilization of Family Group Decision Making (FGDM). Will work to develop a relationship that engages the family and allows for identification of family members' strengths and abilities in relationship to maintaining the safety, permanency and well-being of the child. Will work to build a relationship with family members by being available consistently to family members though frequent contact and timely response to family members' questions and concerns. Will maintain efforts to identify and locate as many family members as possible throughout involvement in the case (including securing contact information including addresses, phone numbers, alias or maiden names). This position will use Family Mapping and other best practice techniques during involvement in each case to engage family members and to gather further information about extended family members. Focus on gathering information related to both maternal and paternal family members. Participate in ongoing teaming meetings and assist families and county agency with concurrent planning. Participate in Permanency Roundtable Meetings as a permanency consultant.
Earn: $21.42 per hr
Req:92018
Benefits
Merakey offers medical, dental - vision insurance plans, competitive compensation plans and more!
- DailyPay
- Work/Life Balance
- Flexible Schedules
- Cell Phone Discount Plans
- Employee Referral Bonuses
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Care.com Membership
About Merakey
Merakey is a non-profit provider of developmental, behavioral health, and education services. More than 8,000 employees provide support to nearly 40,000 individuals and families throughout 12 states across the country each year. Click here to watch a video about Merakey. Merakey strictly follows a zero-tolerance policy for abuse.
Merakey is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer! We deeply value diversity and do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ethnic background, sex, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, genetic information, or disability status. Moreover, we are committed to creating teams that reflect the diversity of the communities we serve and encourage applicants from underrepresented backgrounds to apply. Merakey welcomes all Veterans to apply!
The ideal candidate will possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree
- 2 years of experience working with children.
Salary : $21