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IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERV

CASE MANAGER

IBUKUN COMPREHENSIVE COMMUNITY SERV, Chicago, Illinois, United States, 60290


Benefits:

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Responsibilities:

Participate on the intake team and engage in the decision-making process.

Evaluate goals for placement in cooperation with the D.C.F.S. worker.

Manage and supervise caseload of children in placement at the group home or Transitional Living Program and ILO.

Participate in Administrative Case Reviews (ACRs), attend court hearings, and maintain liaison with D.C.F.S. staff.

Assist in screening natural/foster parents to assure that they meet visitation requirements, minimize exposure to potential abusive experience to the child, and prepare progress reports on the child and biological family members.

Recommend termination of children and keep required records.

Perform other administrative duties as assigned by the Clinical Program Director, including supervision of Child Welfare Workers.

Coordinate with community agencies to carry out the treatment plan.

Provide direct services as indicated in the treatment plan.

Provide support, counseling, and education to clients to assist them in achieving their goals.

Assist clients in accessing available benefits and services.

Utilize motivational interviewing and provide appropriate mental health interventions.

Maintain all applicable professional, legal, and ethical standards, including confidentiality, dual relations, and informed consent.

Provide clinical documentation, reports, and records to meet State, Federal, Regional, and departmental standards and requirements, including clinical formulations that clearly direct treatment considerations and focus.

Ensure clear documentation for diagnostic assessments and billable case management/counseling notes per Medicaid Standard.

Maintain clear, organized, and timely progress notes.

Participate as an active multidisciplinary team member, providing input about the client as needed.

Transport the youth to and from “off-campus” activities while providing supervision during such times.

Qualifications:

The Case Manager will have a Bachelor's degree in Social Work or a related field such as Psychology, Sociology, or Criminal Justice.

At least two years of experience in Child Welfare or at least fieldwork experience in this field.

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