Case Manager - Safe Haven

Description

I. PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

The Safe Haven PSB program is a specialized residential treatment facility treating

boys between the ages of 13 – 17 who exhibit problem sexual behaviors to the extent

that they require a staff secure treatment facility to address their sexual acting out.

II. POSITION SUMMARY:

The Case Manager provides service linkages, coordinates, follow-ups, and advocacy.

Case Manger utilize strength-based, family driven, youth guided, culturally responsive

principles in developing the care management plan that builds therapeutic

relationships with families.

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• •Assist clinicians in managing up to 12 families.
• •Maintain bi-weekly telephone calls with families served at Safe Haven during treatment and after youth’s discharged from treatment.
• •Meet with families in their home as needed to continue and reinforce treatment services.
• •Perform a Pre and a Post DCF- Family Need Assessment Form.
• •Utilize knowledge of existing community resources and educate families.
• •Prepare a packet and refer families to Natural Supports within their community.
• •Coordinate prosocial activities for the youth(s) one month prior to discharge and at discharge.
• •Assist with the coordination of Discharge Planning with the Safe Haven clinical team and other providers, such as DCF, CSSD, and Beacon.
• •Participate in (PSB) consultation calls on a weekly basis.
• •Help families to manage crises post discharge through the development and implementation of a proactive safety plan.
• •Coordinate with the LEA regarding the youths’ educational needs prior to and after discharge.
• •Attend school-related meetings (PPTs, 504, IEP) with families, as needed providing agency advocacy and support for the family at those meetings.
• •Work in collaboration with DCF, Beacon Health Provider, and the Safe Haven clinical team to ensure collaborative care management.
• •Regularly attend staff meetings, clinical rounds, and LIST meetings
• •Provide documentation of treatment efforts that promote successful transition.
• •Perform additional duties as assigned to deliver seamless services throughout the agency.
• •Documents all services in adherence with state statures, regulatory, billing, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village Standards.
• •Job duties and or expectations may change contingent upon program needs and population being served.

III. ESSENTIAL QUALCIFICATIONS/SKILLS:

• •A college degree (BS, BA or BSW) in Human Services or related field.
• •Experience or comfort level working with families in their homes.
• •Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and use of a reliable automobile.
• •Demonstrates culturally competent work history and training.

IV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Bi-lingual

V. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• •Must be able to climb several flights of stairs
• •Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings

VII. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• •Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families.
• •Occasional evenings and weekends as needed it.
• •Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record as well as access to use of a reliable automobile.