TFC/ILP Case Manager

Family Connection, Inc. DBA Hope Hill Youth Services Independent Living/TFC Case Manager - HHYS Full Time-Salary-Exempt Hope Hill Youth Services strengthens and equips families to be the answer for vulnerable children, both in local communities and throughout the state of Kentucky. We do this by protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families through quality social services. Thousands of children are in need of the support and safety that comes from being part of a family. Hope Hill is on the front line of providing solutions. The Independent Living/Therapeutic Foster Care Case Manager provides Targeted Case Management services for young adults who have recommitted to the state and youth who are currently placed in foster care. Case management services are goal oriented and time limited. The goals are to ensure the safety of the child and community while developing a structured treatment plan for each individual child in a timely manner.

Essential Job Responsibilities:

Become Certified in and provide Targeted Case Management within 6 months of hire date. Develop, with the youth and treatment team a goal oriented, time limited Treatment Plan and Skills Assessment within thirty days after the youth is referred to the program along with the information the worker gathered at the time of intake and information gathered from other available sources. Prepare reports and reviews in a timely, clear, and concise manner per service manual guidelines, including individual treatment plans or person-centered plans, contact logs, quarterly reviews, safety checks, supervision notes, discharge summaries, and other assigned reports, utilizing computer-based clinical management software and other network software Complete all documentation within agency deadlines, and state deadlines Provide services in a manner which empowers clients and follow professionally recognized standards of ethical practice. Participate in the planning and delivery of services regarding admission, treatment, and discharge. This includes coordination and facilitation of Child and Family Team Meetings and attending clinical staffing and meetings. Maintain weekly or monthly contact with youth along with social workers, therapists, school, and other providers. Assist youth in learning independent living skills. Keep current and accurate client records, case files, record notes and medical records. Meet weekly with supervisor to consult on cases. Must complete 24 additional training hours annually. Be able to travel to various counties to see children in their Foster Home or Independent Living Placement. Monitor that necessary medical/dental care and appropriate schooling, including transportation arrangements to such services is provided. Collaborate with youth and care providers to monitor all doctor's appointments and medications. Demonstrate an understanding of the effects of trauma, including separation and loss, neglect, physical and sexual abuse has on a child. Assist children and develop treatment plans to enhance their well-being. Participate in on-call systems as required by the program. Perform other duties as assigned

Credentials:

A person employed as Independent Living Case Manager shall possess the following qualifications: Possess at least a Bachelor's degree in human service field; previous experience in case management is preferred.

Physical Requirements:

Perform duties such as lifting furniture in and out of client apartments as needed. (greater than 50 pounds with assistance). Walk up and down multiple flights of stairs carrying furniture with or without assistance as needed. • Ability to travel long distances.