Supervisor - Dependency Case Manager
- Employer
- LifeStream Behavioral Center
- Location
- Leesburg, Florida
- Salary
- Open
- Posted
- Oct 24, 2016
- Closes
- Dec 23, 2016
- Industry
- Healthcare
- Category
- Healthcare
- Hours
- Full Time
OBJECTIVE: To manage the daily operations of a CHS Dependency Case Management unit which identifies and assesses client and family needs of minors placed in care by DCF due to abuse or neglect by caretakers, with the ultimate goal of permanency; supervise DCM and support staff; coordinate service delivery so that client needs, program goals and contract objectives are effectively met.
Essential Functions:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
- Oversee proper client to staff ratio.
- Provide support with in-crisis or problem cases; provide on-going assistance to program staff in coordinating services for clients.
- Collect, analyze and report data in area of supervision.
- Liaison to community agencies such as ADM, DCF, DJJ, etc. and attend closure or conference staffing.
- Oversee that program staff completes all documentation and reports in a professional and timely manner.
- Participate in grant writing, contract negotiating or re-accreditation preparation.
- Maintain and generate necessary reports and paperwork in a timely manner.
- Provide direct case work in the absence of service staff.
- Conduct face-to-face interview with clients for development of individual treatment plans, and behavioral assessments and provide other direct treatment services.
- Review and approve psychosocial assessments and treatment plans.
- Perform supervisory responsibilities specified in COA Standard TS 3:
- Delegate and oversee work assignment so that service delivery is performed according to the organization's mission, policies and procedures and service philosophy
- Provide case consultation and in-service training, as appropriate
- Identify unmet training needs
- Conduct performance evaluations
- Support and enhance staff's ability to perform their jobs by teaching and modeling technical knowledge and skills, work management and communication skills and conflict management skills
- Supervise direct service personnel and perform responsibilities specified in COA Standard TS 3.08:
- track and monitor the progress of families and individuals receiving services
- collect and apply data to improve client outcomes
- meet the organization's quality improvement and evaluation requirements
- Participate in the quality improvement process.
This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children’s Home Society of Florida reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
Job Qualifications:
REQUIRED: All degrees must be from an accredited university.
- Master's degree in a human services related field and two years experience in Human Services or Bachelor's degree in a human services related field and four years experience in Human Services
- Must possess a Child Protection Certification
- Florida Driver’s License within 30 days from hire
PREFERRED:
- Supervisory experience
- Experience in a dependency environment
SKILLS:
- Ability to learn computer skills sufficient to perform all essential functions
- Ability to maintain confidentiality
- Ability to make accurate assessments of individuals
- Ability to travel
- Effective administrative skills
- Effective communication skills
- Effective management practices
- Knowledge of community resources
- Possess abilities specified for supervisors in COA Standard TS 3.07: Ability to:
- Address interpersonal barriers and strengths in his/her staff
- Empower those receiving supervision
- Offer criticism in a constructive manner
- Understand employment and labor laws
- Understanding of cultural diversity
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NEEDED: bending/stooping, driving, sitting, standing, walking
PREFERRED: bending/stooping, carrying, kneeling, lifting, pushing/pulling, reaching, repetitive lifting, repetitive motion