Lead case manager

SAFY is seeking a full-time Lead Case Manager for our Columbus division in Ohio.

As a Lead Case Manager, you will be responsible for the case management functions of a caseload of foster youth and homes. Works closely with youth, family, foster parents and community partners by equipping the youth and foster parent with the support and resources needed.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For 40 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserve the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the divisional case management team. Provide guidance and direction to case management staff. Hire, train and onboard assigned staff. Conduct monthly supervision of assigned staff.
• Provide supervisory backup for needs of foster parents and case management staff.
• Travel daily to provide in-home, community-based services to families and youth in caseload.
• Complete referral reviews and intake assignments. Communicate service availability to all assigned clients.
• Provide instruction, intervention, and assistance as deemed necessary through the exercise of independent judgment and knowledge or as part of the treatment team to preserve the family unit.
• Coordinate with county agency as appropriate and attend family sessions to promote successful clinical interventions with foster youth.
• Coordinate and monitor service provisions for youth and family in the community and with school officials, courts and other appropriate parties involved with the client. This may include but is not limited to mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational and social services.
• Develop and ensure completion of appropriate assessments including but not limited to Individualized Treatment Plans, Psychosocial Diagnostic Assessments (PSDs), and Mental Health Services Plans according to established time frames involving all appropriate parties as required by policy and regulations of the state and/or contract.
• Timely document outcome of home visits, support sessions, safety assessments, interaction with parties involved in the youth's care and incident reports as required by policy, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Ensure foster parents, youth and case manager needs are met during periods of staff transition.
• May require rotating on-call schedule.
• Participate in performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks.
• Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job.
• Provide coverage for case management positions during absences and/or turnover.
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship, sensitive and responsive to the cultural differences with all levels of SAFY staff, clients, families and vendors.
• Ability to work nontraditional hours daily/weekly to fulfill position duties; may include nights and/or weekends.
• Ability to maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Other duties or special projects as assigned.

What You Bring

We are looking for people from diverse backgrounds and experiences who are inspired by our noble mission to make a difference in the lives of the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you are willing to learn from successes as well as setbacks, persevere in challenges and adversity, cultivate collaborative relationships, understand and leverage diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to work inclusively, and partner to drive your work and that of your team to the next level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child and family studies, etc.
• LSW or LPC required.
• 3-5 years of relevant work experience in human services or child welfare.
• Must have a valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range: $47,000.00 to $62,000.00
• Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education, and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending and Health Savings account options to meet your needs.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays & up to 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick & vacation time and an additional day off for your birthday.
• All regular full and part time staff are eligible for quarterly and/or annual bonuses.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year.
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year.
• On demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon.
• Gain leadership skills, develop your clinical expertise, or earn CEUs with access to over 1,000 courses on our learning platform or through our talented in-house training department.
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month.
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year.
• Free Financial Advisor Services.
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options.
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program.
• Leave donation program.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Your choice of company paid cell phone or phone stipend.

SAFY is proud to be an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.