SAFY is seeking a full-time Case Manager I for our Louisville division in Kentucky. As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for the case management functions of a caseload of foster youth and homes. Works closely with youth, family, foster parents and community partners by equipping the youth and foster parent with the support and resources needed.
This position is hybrid with travel expectations (50-70% of work week is traveling in and around Louisville).
Who We Are
At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.
What You’ll Do
Travel daily to provide in-home, community-based services to youth in caseload.
Complete referral reviews and intake assignments. Communicate service availability to all assigned clients.
Provide instruction, intervention, and assistance as deemed necessary through the exercise of independent judgment and knowledge or as part of the treatment team to help the youth live independently.
Build and maintain relationships with youth, state workers, and community supports.
Coordinate and monitor service provisions for youth in the community and with employers, school officials, courts and other appropriate parties involved with the client. This may include but is not limited to mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational and social services.
Develop and ensure completion of appropriate assessments including but not limited to Individualized Treatment Plans, Psychosocial Diagnostic Assessments (PSDs), and Mental Health Services Plans according to established time frames involving all appropriate parties as required by policy and regulations of the state and/or contract.
Timely document outcome of home visits, support sessions, safety assessments, interaction with parties involved in the youth's care and incident reports as required by policy, regulations, and contract requirements.
Ensure foster parents, youth and case manager needs are met during periods of staff transition.
Required rotating on-call schedule.
Participate in performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks.
