The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Group Homes Case Manager. The Case Manager is responsible for the administration of clients reports, staffing, and treatment plans. Also develops support and good working relationships with local and state-wide agencies.

Duties:

  • Represents Lead Case Manager as directed
  • Conducts routine daily tasks in the Lead Manager’s absence
  • Attends staffing concerning prospective clients and clients with different agencies throughout the state of Tennessee
  • Develops support and good working relationships with local and state-wide agencies
  • Educates other agencies regarding the Youth Impact Center program
  • Participates in the development and administration of treatment plans, maintenance and transfer of client’s records
  • Opens cases by obtaining all referral information, coordinating with medical records to complete all necessary forms, completing the life functioning assessment, and initiating the treatment plan process
  • Coordinates with the family and responsible state of Tennessee departments
  • Arranges family visits and home visits
  • Serves as a member of the treatment team
  • Notifies all persons designated by standards to be in attendance at staff meetings
  • Educational and vocational assessments of clients on caseload and individual counseling concerning education and vocational goals

Qualifications:

  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Detail-oriented
  • May be required to sit for prolonged periods of time
  • Ability to multitask
  • Function and complete job duties within an office environment

Experience:

  • Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
  • Experience in compiling and maintaining records as required by a government agency
  • Experience in working with special needs clients
  • Experience in inter-agency cooperative efforts
  • Valid Tennessee driver’s license

Interested applicants should complete an online application, found here, and/or submit a resume to careers@ucdd.org.