Case Manager Position Available In Manatee, Florida

Job Description:

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where childrenare safe, families are strong and communities are vibrant. LSF islooking for a talented Case Manager who would like to make animpact in the lives of others. The preferred ideal candidate willbe Bilingual, posses a Bachelor Degree, and have experience withMicrosoft and ORR.

Purpose & Impact:

The Case Manager isresponsible for the submission of service plans and otherassessments required for the compiling of a comprehensive casefile. The Case Manager is required to maintain a flexible,organized and efficient work schedule and is subject to workextended hours, weekends, and be on-call.

Essential Functions:

Conduct initial intake interviews of youth to include gatheringfamily, possible sponsorship information and to establish age ofthe youth. Conduct interviews of family members, friends of family and/orsponsors to determine the integrity of the relationship and verifyinformation received from minor within 24-48 hours upon admissionto the shelter. Determine options available for youth within 48-72 hours andproceed with the required documentation to reunify youth withfamily in home country or in the United States as deemedapplicable. Ensure the timely completion of (assessments) Initial Intake,Emergency Placement, and Preliminary Service Plans in accordancewith LSF, State, and Federal requirements. Ensure the timely submission of the initial Individual ServicePlan after the youth arrival to the shelter and thereafter inaccordance with LSF, State and Federal requirements. Document all actions taken and contacts with youth, sponsor,and stakeholders in the form of progress notes (efforts) asrequired by LSF, State and Federal contracts. Complete and submit reunification packets for initialreview. Submit completed reunification packet with appropriate referralmade by Case Manager for the timely release of youth to designatedORR representative. Provide weekly face to face updates to youth and telephonicupdates to family members/sponsor. Ensure the provision of two weekly telephonic contacts withfamily of origin, primary caregiver and/or sponsor. Facilitate incoming calls to minors with the appropriate familymembers and other approved caregivers. Facilitate attorney to client contact as requested byyouth. Coordinate weekly treatment team meetings with representativesfrom 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 includetransportation to court appointments, attorney visits, otherappointments as per contractual requirements as needed. May alsoinclude transporting youth within the United States if reunified.

Other Functions:

Attend all organizational required trainings. Attend all departmental and program meetings to ensure thatup-to-date information is received and/or information of policychanges or practice are adhered to. Attend training that will enhance professional growth in thearea of case manager and documentation or other topics as deemedappropriate by the program director. Travel as needed for trainings, conferences or to transportyouth 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 essentialtasks as assigned.

Education:

Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work, Psychology, HumanServices, Counseling or other social service field.

Experience:

1 year experience preferred working with adolescents or in theyouth services field. (volunteer and internship experiencedincluded)

Skills:

Must be computer literate with working knowledge of MicrosoftWindows (Word Perfect, Microsoft Word, Excel) Must possess a valid state driver’s license and be eligible todrive to facilitate program services as required by contractualagreement. Required to work a flexible schedule to facilitate programservices. Bilingual English/Spanish or English/Creole required. Why workfor LSF? LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida servinga wide range of populations in need. Mission Driven staff membersbecome part of the LSF community while transforming the lives ofthose in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities asthey explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazingbenefits package including:

Medical, Dental and Vision Telehealth (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)

Note:

Head Start employees paid time off and holiday schedulemay differ 403(b) Retirement plan with 3% discretionary employer match OR3% student loan repayment reimbursement Tuition reimbursement LSF is proud to be an equal opportunityemployer.