Case Manager I

SAFY is seeking a full-time Case Manager I for our Just at Home program for our divisions (Bowling Green, Lexington, Louisville, Northern KY, & Somerset) in Kentucky. As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for providing in-home support services for children transitioning into foster care.

Required Work Hours will be Thursday through Monday, 9:00am – 5:00pm, must be available for Crisis Calls when applicable.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Work independently and create your own schedule based on your caseload and availability of your assigned clients.
• Cases will be 50% in-home & 50% telehealth services.
• Travel will be required to attend to statewide referrals. Employee will receive assistance with on-call or crisis calls in KY Divisions outside of employees residential location.
• Provide in-home, direct services to children in your caseload.
• Average Caseload size of 10 cases, with a 4-6 month turn around for clients on caseload.
• Create documentation for all services you provide in our Electronic Record System.
• Participate in rotating on-call schedule with the other team members. Generally, we're on call 1 week every 2 months.
• Develop and maintain consultative and liaison relationships with DCBS and other members of the youth’s treatment team (biological parents, school, etc.)
• Collaborate with outside parties including family supports and relatives, schools, courts, hospitals, doctors, etc.
• Travel to homes in the state – mileage reimbursement is included. Overall hours being worked outside of the office is estimated to be around 60%, which includes traveling to and from visits and time spent at the home conducting a home visit.
• Set your schedule in collaboration with the team. Generally, we work standard hours of around 9 am – 6pm, however there are times when you may need to work until 8pm or later, based on the needs of families on your caseload.

What You Bring

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies, or other approved related field of human services
• Two years of relevant experience in social work/adoption is preferred.
• Valid driver license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.
• Current certification in First Aid/ CPR, and de-escalation training.
• Microsoft Office products, agency databases and online systems, other computer software as required.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range:$43,900.00 - $52,000.00
• Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, location of position, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year
• Free Financial Advisor Services
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Adoption Assistance
• Mileage reimbursement
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $43,900.00 - $52,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Lexington, KY 40503

Salary : $43,900 - $52,000