CASE MANAGEMENT ASSISTANT

Position : Case Management Assistant

Salary : $17.00 - $21.00 hourly

Decription :

The Case Management Assistant will work under the direction of a Case Management Supervisor and will work as part of a case management unit, alongside Case Managers. The Case Management Assistant is responsible for administrative assistance, including maintaining client records, data entry, prepares mailings, coordinates meetings and events, and generates reports as needed for the individual case management units. The Case Management Assistant will have expertise in Microsoft Office Programs, specifically MS Word and MS Excel. The Case Management Assistant will have the ability to work independently and take initiative in supporting case management functions within a designated unit.

Duties and Accountabilities :

• Organizes and maintains unit files including client records, insuring compliance with Children's Division, COA, and other governing directives.
• Prepares case files for closure and return to the Children's Division according to governing directives.
• Review case files to ensure required documentation is present in files and provide findings to the unit supervisor on a regular basis.
• Prepares outgoing mail and correspondence, including email and faxes for individual units and unit supervisors including, but not limited to : Court notification, FST / PPRT notification, Adoption Planning Conference notification, Missing Parent Search letters, etc.
• Coordinates and arranges meetings, reserves facilities, provides on-site support.
• Track and monitor the completion of key case management functions, including but not limited to : FSTs, PPRTs, Adoption Planning Conferences, Court Hearings, Daycare authorizations, IV-E Re-determinations, etc.
• Compile and distribute quality assurance and outcome reports based on completed reviews.
• Completes data entry of designated items into Children's Division and COC client management systems.
• Orders, receives and maintains office supplies and equipment as a back up to other program staff.
• Attends unit meetings and participates actively in the planning and improving of unit operations.
• Pick up and distribute mail to unit staff.
• Assists in other administrative functions as designated by the unit supervisor or other management staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience :

Two years of administrative, clerical or quality assurance experience and demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel is required.

A Bachelor's degree in social work or other human service field and experience working with children / families is preferred. Current Driver's license, good driving record and vehicle insurance. Language Skills : Ability to read and interpret written material. Ability to write letters and memoranda. Ability to speak effectively. Must possess, or be willing to attain CPR, First Aid, and Safe Crisis Management (SCM) Training (with sufficient passing score) within 2 weeks of hire date.

BENEFITS : Cornerstones of Care offers full-time employees a competitive benefits package, including : medical / dental / vision coverage; prescription coverage; accident insurance; short-term disability; health savings account (HSA); flexible spending account (FSA); paid time off; retirement (401K); and Public Service Loan Forgiveness. To view a detailed Summary of Benefits please visit our website at www.cornerstonesofcare.org and under the heading About Us click on Join Our Team.

HOW TO APPLY : Please complete an online application at www.cornerstonesofcare.org

CORNERSTONES OF CARE'S ORGANIZATIONAL COMMITMENT S :

Nonviolence-helping to build safety skills and a commitment to higher purpose

Emotional Intelligence-helping to teach emotional management skills

Social Learning-helping to build cognitive skills

Open Communication-helping to overcome barriers to healthy communication, learn conflict management

Democracy-helping to create civic skills of self-control, self-discipline, and administration of healthy authority

Social Responsibility-helping to rebuild social connection skills, establish healthy attachment relationships

Growth and Change-helping to work through loss and prepare for the future

Questions?

Please contact : Cornerstones of Care, Human Resources Department

8150 Wornall Road, Kansas City, MO 64114

Phone : (816) 507-2735 Fax : (816) 508-1757

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Cornerstones of Care is an

Equal Opportunity Employer

Salary : $17 - $21