Are you excited by the prospect of working for an organization that truly values your contributions, provides opportunities for growth and development, AND gives you a chance to make a difference in the lives of children and families?

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

The Lead Case Manager is an exempt position responsible for coordinating case management and safe and timely release services, training new case managers, and supervising the work of other case managers. The Lead Case Manager ensures oversight and case coordination of case management services.

Supervisor Responsibilities:

• Assigns caseload of children for intensive case management and needed services such as medical exams, educational assessments, legal services, and the child's family reunification.
• Supervise, assist, and train Case Managers and the Sub-Lead Case Manager

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Ensures completion of assessments and any related social or medical history reports or forms as they pertain to the client’s needs and case record.
• Coordinates the service planning process; Participates in client staffing and follow-up as assigned.
• Ensures the concise and timely completion of all paperwork or documentation, including but not limited to administrative, clinical, or caseload requirements.
• Ensures and safeguards the human and legal rights of clients.
• Provide direct services to children to ensure a staff/client ratio is maintained in accordance with DCF regulations.
• Provides quality services and maintains desired productivity levels as defined by the supervisor.
• Complies with all policies and procedures as outlined by funding sources, state licensing requirements, and the agency.
• Responds to emergencies and provides crisis intervention.
• Applies for support funds as needed.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• $68,909.57 annual salary
• 15 PTO Days per year
• 13 Paid Holidays
• Medical, Dental & Vision insurance
• Healthcare Concierge
• Financial Wellness Program
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Immediate eligibility for 403b Savings Plan with 25% match
• Supplementary Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Specified Disease insurance
• Paid Life/AD&D insurance
• Pet, Legal and Identity Theft programs
• Continuous training and professional development opportunities
• Mileage Reimbursement
• An opportunity to make the world a better place!

WHAT YOU WILL NEED:

• Bachelor’s degree and a minimum of three (3) years progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management, and two (2) years of working with children.
  • Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields; preferred.
• Must participate in at least 10 hours of continuing education/training per year.
• Must be bilingual in English/Spanish
• Proof of Immunization for: Varicella (2 doses), MMR (1 dose), Influenza (yearly), Tdap (1 dose).
• Must have a valid driver’s license with auto insurance coverage.

WHO WE ARE:

From babies to seniors, Gulf Coast JFCS serves all people in need, regardless of race, religion, culture or gender identity. Our programs span a broad human service spectrum, from behavioral and mental health, child welfare and adoption, family support, job and employment transition, housing, food, transportation or home care assistance for the elderly.

GCJFCS offers an opportunity to gain field experience and direct client contact hours for both Bachelor’s and Master’s level practicum and internships. For license-eligible candidates, we offer both individual and group supervision from a Board-Certified qualified supervisor to fulfill state requirements at no cost to the employee.

Gulf Coast JFCS is an equal opportunity employer. Gulf Coast JFCS is committed to maintaining a work environment that is free of harassment, discrimination, or inappropriate behavior. Gulf Coast JFCS will not tolerate discrimination against its employees on the basis of their race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, workers’ compensation status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

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