ATD Case Manager

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Position Summary:

Necco is seeking an ATD Case Manager to support clients assigned to the Alternative to Detention (ATD) program and their families. This role focuses on guiding clients toward their goals, ensuring compliance with program requirements, and fostering personal growth. Additionally, the position may involve working with foster families and youth to support their development.

ATD Case Managers engage with clients in various settings, including offices, schools, communities, and homes. The ideal candidate will provide valuable support, helping clients demonstrate their ability to reform outside the incarceration system.

You should be accurately described as:

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking. A solid communicator in search of decisions that deliver real results. A problem-solver, financial steward, and one who excels at collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

The candidate selected will be responsible for the following:

Placement, Intake, & Assessment

• Accept mutually agreed-upon ATD clients and coordinate intake with the appropriate DJJ staff
• Assist in locating foster placements when commitment to DCBS occurs
• Obtain initial legal documentation after placement or service delivery

Ongoing Treatment & Discharge

• Ensure client compliance with court-ordered expectations and ATD program standards
• Conduct daily contact and weekly in-person visits with clients and guardians
• Meet or exceed all state and licensure regulations regarding client interactions
• Serve as a liaison between Necco, placement agencies, and community resources
• Provide transportation as needed
• Participate in service meetings, including community support representatives, guardians, state workers, clinicians, foster parents, and school personnel

• Monitor and review documentation to ensure compliance with state, licensure, and accreditation requirements

• Maintain confidentiality as outlined in policy guidelines

• Ensure discharge planning includes referrals to aftercare services when applicable

Complete required home visits in compliance with regulations

Crisis Prevention & Management

• Participate in a weekly rotating on-call schedule, providing advisory support to clients and foster parents
• Document and report all on-call activities, following up with team leaders as needed
• Immediately report instances of non-compliance, abuse, neglect, or suicidal ideation to supervisors and appropriate authorities
• Ensure all critical incidents are documented in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within required timeframes

Data Entry & Documentation

• Complete and submit Medicaid documentation as required
• Maintain accurate and timely data entry in the EHR in accordance with state regulations and company protocols (e.g., ECEM, general contacts, academic supports, medical information)

Team Responsibilities

• Facilitate the transfer of stable caseloads and foster homes to new Case Managers, providing mentorship during transitions
• Support teammates to ensure consistent, high-quality services for all clients
• Assist foster parents and Case Managers during staff transitions
• Attend and participate in team meetings and activities
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the supervisor
• Participate in the performance quality improvement process and complete related tasks
• Maintain updated employee-related documents within personnel files

Position Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field (Ohio, Kentucky, Georgia) OR active LSW or LPC
• Minimum of two years of experience working with children experiencing emotional or behavioral challenges
• Valid driver’s license
• Auto insurance with 100/300/100 liability coverage
• Strong organizational and communication skills (written and verbal)
• Proficiency in software such as Microsoft Office, databases, Electronic Health Records (EHR), and dashboards
• Successful completion of all required criminal background checks and drug screenings as per state and company policies
• Ability to meet deadlines, both scheduled and unplanned
• Willingness to travel and attend required training
• Completion of all job-related training requirements

At Necco, we value diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and equitable work environment. We embrace individuals of diverse backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We believe that a diverse team fosters innovation and creativity, and we actively seek candidates from all races, ethnicities, religions, genders, sexual orientations, abilities, and ages to join our organization. We are dedicated to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement to all qualified individuals, and we encourage applicants of all backgrounds to apply.