WESTCARE INC
Location
Pembroke Pines, Florida
Salary
$19 / HOUR
The Case Manager acts as a primary advocate for consumers, coordinating internal and external services and developing comprehensive service and discharge plans. They are responsible for conducting evidence-based assessments, documenting clinical activities, and providing vocational education and linkage to community resources.
Candidates must hold a bachelor's degree in a related field such as Social Work, Psychology, or Criminal Justice and possess two years of supervised case management experience. Certification as a case manager by the Florida Certification Board is preferred, along with familiarity with Miami-Dade County.
The person in this position will be responsible to act as the primary consumer advocate for the program assigned. The person in this position keeps abreast of progress, and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral. Essential Job Functions: Administer evidence based assessments as need Conduct Needs Assessment Develop Service Plans in collaboration with the consumer and family Conduct monthly Service Plan reviews Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure Conduct individual case management sessions Provide vocational education and skills building to the consumer as needed Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, school staffing, etc.), as needed Provide referral and linkage for the consumer and family, as needed Prepare monthly Progress Reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc. Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and with external providers Responsible for the development of the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members Arrange transportation for consumers, as necessary Provide case management to additional populations, as needed Participate in case conference QualificationsEssential Qualifications: Certifications/Licensures: Certification as a certified case manager in good standing and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; Preference will be given to those candidates who are currently Certified; Education: Graduation from an accredited bachelors program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology or related field is required Experience and Competencies: Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family case management is preferred Bilingual is preferred. Must have reliable means of transportation Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County. CPR Certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test. Ability utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character Clearance in Pre-Employment Drug Testing and Criminal Records Checks, as required. Rate dependent on credentials During your tenure with WestCare there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that WestCare may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you. WestCare is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at WestCare is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.
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