About this opportunity
KVC Health Systems lists this Emergency Shelter - Case Manager opportunity in springfield, Missouri. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Case Manager
KVC Missouri – Children's Emergency Shelter/Ozark Family Resource Center Location: Springfield, MO Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM Salary: $42,000 annually
Children's Emergency Shelter/Ozark Family Resource Center provides essential therapeutic support to homeless children and adolescents in the foster care system. We aim to offer a safe, secure, homelike setting, and nurturing environment to help our clients thrive.
OFRC shelters youth who:
Need short-term housing because of a family emergency or crisis.
Have recently been removed from the home for safety reasons.
Are homeless or are unsafely housed and not in foster care.
Job Summary
The Case Manager plays a crucial role in advocating for clients and ensuring they receive all necessary services and resources as outlined in their treatment plans. This involves coordinating services efficiently and documenting their availability. The Case Manager facilitates communication among team members, both internal and external, to ensure everyone is aligned in supporting the client.
Key Responsibilities:
Engage in crisis intervention with youth.
Arrange transportation to community appointments.
Maintain regular contact with clients and their families.
Conduct weekly meetings with youth and document interactions with agencies and parents.
Coordinate scheduling for treatment and staffing reviews.
Prepare information for psychiatric medication evaluations.
Manage school enrollment and transitions.
Meet with parents, caseworkers, and guardians for new admissions to complete paperwork and assessments.
Ensure smooth transitions to the cottage for new clients.
Organize and deliver all required documentation, medications, and personal belongings upon discharge.
Contribute to the overall well-being of clients and support the mission of KVC Missouri.
Education: Bachelor's degree in a behavioral science or related degree
Licensure/Certification: Able to obtain a class E driver's license and meet KVC Missouri's requirement for driver's insurance
Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Paid Parental Leave
Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
403(b) with Company Match
Tuition Reimbursement
Professional Licensure and Certification Reimbursement
Employee Assistance Program
Wellness Benefits
Why KVC?
KVC is a nonprofit child placing and behavioral health agency with a long legacy of compassionately serving children and families. We are committed to providing our employees with a supportive and rewarding work environment. We also believe in the importance of work-life balance, and we offer a variety of programs and resources to help our employees achieve it (Wellbeing Committee, DEI+B Committee, Talent Development Programs, etc.).
At KVC Health Systems, our employees are our greatest asset. Based on the voice of our employees, KVC debuted with an 83 Work Wellbeing score on Indeed, a rating so high and rare that it places KVC among the top 1% of employers nationally. We are committed to providing a positive, supportive work environment where you can do your best work and love coming to work every day.
Worksite address
springfield, MO, 65897, US
Who can apply
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