What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at The Centers?
- Conducts groups as assigned under the supervision and direction of a licensed professional
- Assists with referral and admission procedures
- Secures intake information, e.g., social medical, educational history and completes required forms
- Develops and writes service plans for clients under supervision and direction of professional
- Coordinates activities and makes referrals to assure appropriate and needed services are provided
- Serves as client advocate with court, school, DCFS and other agencies or services
- Documents all activities and maintains progress reports, All documentation is completed and submitted within required timeline
- Participates in regular staffings to review case and revise service plan as needed
- Serves as liaison between Centers and community resources
- Assists in the development and implementation of behavior management programs - Documents and assigns new referrals as they are admitted from outside referral sources
- Develops a schedule for weekly or monthly staffing and staffing aftercare/discharge plan as required
- Confers with outside agency staff concerning aftercare plan
- Maintains an active caseload of clients and monitors clients
- Assists care management staff as needed with field evaluations, aftercare plans and networking with other agencies