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Youthville lists this Case Coordinator opportunity in topeka, Kansas. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
I. POSITION PURPOSE
Responsible for assuring high quality resident care including the coordination of assessments, treatment planning, group therapy, individual therapy, family therapy, and aftercare planning.
II. NATURE AND SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. The responsibilities shall include the following:
Utilizes best practices standards, coordinates the actions of the child and family team in providing services to the resident.
Manages a caseload of Psychiatric Residential Treatment Facility residents.
Coordinates and develops the individual plan of care plan, assures proper discharge planning occurs and provides documentation of such activities.
Coordinates and assures initial client assessment; individual, group and family counseling; and other professional services are accessed, as appropriate.
Works with staff to plan for and facilitate a safe, nurturing environment for children in their care.
Maintains a close working relationship with public and private agencies involved in providing services and support.
Conducts and coordinates assessments.
Ensures the accuracy, content and completeness of client case records.
Coordinates services and requirements with public and private agencies.
Conducts case planning conferences at required intervals.
Provides 24 hour, on-call support to the client's served. Provides crisis intervention, when required.
Completes documentation and forwards reports containing descriptive, analytical and evaluative content.
Responsible for ensuring that all documentation and assigned tasks and responsibilities are compliant with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Demonstrate skills in separation and loss issues for the child in care, family systems, conflict resolution and mediation.
Utilize behavior management and crisis intervention techniques as needed.
Will be required to travel in order to attend meetings, training, or conduct business off site. Must have a valid driver's license and meet agency underwriting standards if driving on agency business. Not required to transport clients.
Refrains from assuming any duty that is unrelated to and/or interferes with the responsibilities of the position.
Advocates, promotes and practices cultural sensitivity and responsiveness in all day-to-day interactions.
Develops, promotes and practices teamwork in all activities.
Other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Education - Master's degree in Human Services field preferred. Bachelor's degree in Human Services field required.
Experience - Must have a minimum of 2 years experience working with emotionally disturbed children in a residential setting.
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topeka, KS, 66652, US
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