Case Manager (5871)
Company: Lutheran Services Florida
Location: Bradenton
Posted on: October 22, 2024
Job Description:
Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children
are safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant. LSF is
looking for a talented Case Manager who would like to make an
impact in the lives of others. The schedule for this role is
Tuesday-Saturday. The preferred ideal candidate will be Bilingual,
posses a Bachelor Degree, and have experience with Microsoft and
ORR. Purpose & Impact: The Case Manager is responsible for the
submission of service plans and other assessments required for the
compiling of a comprehensive case file. The Case Manager is
required to maintain a flexible, organized and efficient work
schedule and is subject to work extended hours, weekends, and be
on-call. Essential Functions:
- Conduct initial intake interviews of youth to include gathering
family, possible sponsorship information and to establish age of
the youth.
- Conduct interviews of family members, friends of family and/or
sponsors to determine the integrity of the relationship and verify
information received from minor within 24-48 hours upon admission
to the shelter.
- Determine options available for youth within 48-72 hours and
proceed with the required documentation to reunify youth with
family in home country or in the United States as deemed
applicable.
- Ensure the timely completion of (assessments) Initial Intake,
Emergency Placement, and Preliminary Service Plans in accordance
with LSF, State, and Federal requirements.
- Ensure the timely submission of the initial Individual Service
Plan after the youth arrival to the shelter and thereafter in
accordance with LSF, State and Federal requirements.
- Document all actions taken and contacts with youth, sponsor,
and stakeholders in the form of progress notes (efforts) as
required by LSF, State and Federal contracts.
- Complete and submit reunification packets for initial
review.
- Submit completed reunification packet with appropriate referral
made by Case Manager for the timely release of youth to designated
ORR representative.
- Provide weekly face to face updates to youth and telephonic
updates to family members/sponsor.
- Ensure the provision of two weekly telephonic contacts with
family of origin, primary caregiver and/or sponsor.
- Facilitate incoming calls to minors with the appropriate family
members and other approved caregivers.
- Facilitate attorney to client contact as requested by
youth.
- Coordinate weekly treatment team meetings with representatives
from all departments at the shelter.
- Attend case staffing with funding source representative.
- Maintain physical and web-based client files.
- Drive clients to facilitate program services, may include
transportation to court appointments, attorney visits, other
appointments as per contractual requirements as needed. May also
include transporting youth within the United States if reunified.
Other Functions:
- Attend all organizational required trainings.
- Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure that
up-to-date information is received and/or information of policy
changes or practice are adhered to.
- Attend training that will enhance professional growth in the
area of case manager and documentation or other topics as deemed
appropriate by the program director.
- Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transport
youth to destinations located within the U.S.
- Maintain a safe, clean and hazard-free work area.
- Ensure the proper supervision of youth at all times.
- Able to react to change productively and handle other essential
tasks as assigned. Education:
- Bachelor's degree required in Social Work, Psychology, Human
Services, Counseling or other social service field. Experience:
- 1 year experience preferred working with adolescents or in the
youth services field. (volunteer and internship experienced
included) Skills:
- Must be computer literate with working knowledge of Microsoft
Windows (Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel)
- Must possess a valid state driver's license and be eligible to
drive to facilitate program services as required by contractual
agreement.
- Required to work a flexible schedule to facilitate program
services.
- Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole required. Why work
for LSF? LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving
a wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff members
become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of
those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as
they explore areas of interest within the organization. Amazing
benefits package including:
- Medical, Dental and Vision
- Teledoc (24/7 online access to Doctors)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employer paid life insurance (1X salary)
- 13 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday
- Generous PTO policy (starting at 16 working days a year)
- 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR
3% student loan repayment reimbursement
- Tuition reimbursement Lutheran Services Florida embraces
diversity, equity and inclusion in all business practices. LSF is
proud to be an equal opportunity employer.
Keywords: Lutheran Services Florida, Lakeland , Case Manager (5871), Executive , Bradenton, Florida
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