Case Manager - Foster Care (GA)

We are a social enterprise that is actively changing the face of child welfare and are constantly searching for talented, purpose-driven professionals to join our community. We are a group of happy warriors, courageous mutants, and passionate pragmatists. Come join our island of misfit toys.

Placement/Intake/Assessment 

•  Ensure initial legal documentation is obtained prior to placement or service delivery 
•  Ensure all information required by regulation is obtained according to program guidelines 
•  Collaborate with referring agency to address need areas and ensure the case plan being followed 
•  Define boundaries for immediate intervention to ensure safety, permanency, and well-being 
•  Ensure that assessments and treatment plans are completed 

Ongoing Treatment/Discharge 

•  Provide oversight to meet the provision of structure in activities of client and/or caregiver to ensure safety of client, caregiver, and/or community 
•  Meet and/or exceed all state and licensure regulations regarding face-to-face and individualized contact with the clients on your caseload 
•  Serve as liaison between Necco and referring agency and all necessary community resource entities 
•  Ensure compliant, accurate and timely completion of assessments and treatment plans  
•  Provide and/or assist with transportation and/or visitation as needed 
•  Collaborate with all vested external service providers as needed to ensure continuity of services for the client and/or family 
•  Monitor, document and review program specific areas of concern as well as progress in those areas 
•  Maintain confidentiality as outlined in policy 

Crisis Prevention/Management 

•  Ensure proper documentation, reporting, and staffing of all critical incidents  
•  Collaborate with supervisor and team regarding any critical incidents  
•  Report to supervisor and/or designated entities any instances of non-compliance with Necco, regulatory rules/policies, reports of suspected abuse, neglect, or any incident defined as “critical” 

Data Entry 

• Ensure complete and accurate data is entered into the Electronic Health Record, according to timeframes outlined in policy and/or regulation 

Team Responsibilities 

•  Attend and participate in self-directed daily huddles/weekly tactical/monthly strategic meetings and activities 
•  Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor 
•  Participate in achieving our mission: We Build Families 
•  Participate in the performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks related to the process  
•  Ensure that all employee-related documents are current and up to date for your employee personnel file 

Corporate Citizen 

•  Practice ruthless pragmatism 
•  Engage in peer to peer feedback 
•  Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles 
•  Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry and smart 
•  Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard 
•  Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure 

Position Qualifications: 

•  21 years of age 
•  Current LSW or LPC or Bachelor's Degree in a human services-related field and a minimum of 2 years experience working with clients with emotional or behavioral concerns  
•  Valid Driver’s License 
•  Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100 
•  Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills 
•  Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software’s (i.e. Microsoft offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.) 
•  Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations 
•  Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines 
•  Willingness to travel and attend training 
•  Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job