Case Manager - Safe Haven

Description

I. PROGRAM OVERVIEW:

      The Safe Haven PSB program is a specialized residential treatment facility treating  

      boys between the ages of 13 – 17 who exhibit problem sexual behaviors to the extent  

      that they require a staff secure treatment facility to address their sexual acting out.

   II. POSITION SUMMARY: 

           The Case Manager provides service linkages, coordinates, follow-ups, and advocacy.   

           Case Manger utilize strength-based, family driven, youth guided, culturally responsive 

           principles in developing the care management plan that builds therapeutic

           relationships with families. 

II. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• Assist clinicians in managing up to 12 families.
• Maintain bi-weekly telephone calls with families served at Safe Haven during treatment and after youth’s discharged from treatment.
• Meet with families in their home as needed to continue and reinforce treatment services.
• Perform a Pre and a Post DCF- Family Need Assessment Form.
• Utilize knowledge of existing community resources and educate families.
• Prepare a packet and refer families to Natural Supports within their community.
• Coordinate prosocial activities for the youth(s) one month prior to discharge and at discharge. 
• Assist with the coordination of Discharge Planning with the Safe Haven clinical team and other providers, such as DCF, CSSD, and Beacon.
• Participate in (PSB) consultation calls on a weekly basis.  
• Help families to manage crises post discharge through the development and implementation of a proactive safety plan.
• Coordinate with the LEA regarding the youths’ educational needs prior to and after discharge. 
• Attend school-related meetings (PPTs, 504, IEP) with families, as needed providing agency advocacy and support for the family at those meetings.
• Work in collaboration with DCF, Beacon Health Provider, and the Safe Haven clinical team to ensure collaborative care management. 
• Regularly attend staff meetings, clinical rounds, and LIST meetings
• Provide documentation of treatment efforts that promote successful transition.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to deliver seamless services throughout the agency.
• Documents all services in adherence with state statures, regulatory, billing, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village Standards.
• Job duties and or expectations may change contingent upon program needs and population being served.

III. ESSENTIAL QUALCIFICATIONS/SKILLS: 

• A college degree (BS, BA or BSW) in Human Services or related field.
• Experience or comfort level working with families in their homes.  
• Valid driver’s license, good driving record, and use of a reliable automobile.
• Demonstrates culturally competent work history and training.

IV. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual 

V. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES 

• None

VI. PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to climb several flights of stairs
• Must be able to work with clients in a variety of settings

VII. WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

• Flexible schedule to meet the needs of the families.
• Occasional evenings and weekends as needed it.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and good driving record as well as access to use of a reliable automobile.