Senior Case Manager at ABBOTT HOUSE

Description

The Senior Case Manager works closely with and supports the Lead Case Manager.  The SCM will ensure that services are individualized, appropriate and documented according to ORR requirements, state licensing standards, and Abbott House’s policies/procedures. Responsible for case management including admission, service planning, reunification, discharge planning, and documentation including completion of the Family Review Process, Case Summary and review of ISP and all reunification coordination with ORR.

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. An employee in this position is regularly required to stand; walk, use hands and fingers, handle, or feel objects; reach with hands and arms; talk and listen, and taste or smell. The employee frequently is required to walk.  The employee is occasionally required to keep balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• Computer – The Senior Case Manager must be able to use a computer and able to learn software programs
• Office Equipment- The Senior Case Manager is required to operate a fax, copier, scan, and other office equipment.
• Communication - The Senior Case Manager needs to be able to speak, read and write fluently in the English language
• Writing - The Senior Case Manager must be able to write in the English language using correct spelling, grammar, punctuation, etc.
• Lifting - The Senior Case Manager may frequently lift 0-25 lbs., occasionally lift 25-50 lbs., and rarely lift over 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull - The Senior Case Manager may frequently push/pull 0-25 lbs. of force, occasionally push/pull 26-45 lbs. force, and rarely push/pull over 45 lbs.
• Sitting, Standing and Walking – The Senior Case Manager will be required to sit, stand and walk throughout the work day.
• Stooping -The Senior Case Manager may occasionally stoop.  This is defined as bending body downward by bending spine at the waist.
• Kneeling -The Senior Case Manager may occasionally kneel.  This is defined as bending legs at knees to come to rest on knee(s).
• Crouching - The Senior Case Manager may occasionally crouch.  This is defined as bending body downward and forward by bending spine and legs.
• Work environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate due to talk and movement of the program participants and other co- workers.  The noise level can increase on occasion due to yelling or screaming by the participants of the programs.

Qualifications

• BSW or BA/BS in human services required + experience in child welfare/child protective services and at least 3 years’ experience working with UC program.  
• Excellent writing and communication skills including proficiency both written and oral in Spanish and English.
• Candidate must have demonstrated ability to reach out and work with community resources and foster parents.

Full-Time- 35 Hours per week