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.