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.

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Case Manager provides service linkages, coordinates, follow-ups, and advocacy. Case Manager utilizes strength-based, family driven, youth guided, culturally responsive principles in developing the care management plan that builds therapeutic relationships with families.

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 statutes, regulatory, billing, COA standards and Boys & Girls Village Standards.
• Job duties and or expectations may change contingent upon program needs and population being served.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS/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.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Bi-lingual

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT

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