Missouri

Title: Case Manager I

Post Date: October 10, 2007

Location: Springfield, MO

Required Experience: One year child welfare experience preferred

Salary: Competitive salary and a complete benefit package, including health, dental and life insurance; significant paid time off; tuition reimbursement; and a generous match to the 403(b) plan.

Hours per Week: Full-time

Start Date: Immediate

Degree Type/Area: Bachelor's or master's degree in social work or related field required.

Description:

This position provides direct casework, counseling and mental health services to children and families within agency's policies and program context, utilizing human service principals in developing relationships, making assessments and developing service plans. Must be proficient in Microsoft Word and Internet applications. Excellent verbal and written communication skills required.

Specific Responsibilities:

  • Provides in-home services to identify service needs, assess child and family safety, develop treatment plans, and provide services to meet family and child needs.
  • Be accessible to families 24 hours a day and 7 days a week.
  • Provides crisis intervention services based upon need.
  • Arranges for and/or provides transportation for families for school appointments, medical appointments, etc.
  • Refers/links families to necessary resources to meet needs. Basic mental health needs are inclusive.
  • Identifies and removes barriers that prevent children from remaining in the home and/or to returning to the home.
  • Participates in Court proceedings on behalf of the child and family. This includes testimony at hearings, compiling court reports and preparing case records.
  • Assists families in locating employment, housing, day care and assistance with meeting basic needs.
  • Provides supervision of visits on behalf of children and families.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Recruiting until filled.

To apply for this position, please e-mail your resume and cover letter with salary requirements to recruiter@kidshopeunited.org. Fax to (407) 644-0138. Please indicate "Case Manager I - MO" in the subject line.

Our company does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

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