Responsible for the provision of case management services to the residents of Cal Farley's Boys Ranch, to include counseling, goal setting and tracking, maintenance of files and related activities. Serves as liaison between residents, families, and outside agencies.

1. Exhibits regular and punctual attendance.

2. Actively participates in the home life of assigned residents.

3. Facilitates periodic contact between residents and their families to promote the goal of improved family relationships, documents such contact, and communicates the results of these family contacts to other staff involved in the care of the resident.

4. Attends and participates in individual and group therapy for residents.

5. Maintains case files that are current, accurate, confidential and in compliance with all applicable standards.

6. Develops the Initial Plans of Service and 3-Month Reviews for residents within the prescribed time frames and standards, with appropriate input from families and other applicable resources.

7. Coordinates and provides follow-up and aftercare services as assigned.

8. Coordinates and provides life skills, coping skills, social skills and related education groups as assigned.

9. Provides behavioral counseling for residents, within the appropriate scope as assigned.

10. Provides transportation to residents for referral appointments with various community agencies, medical, dental, counseling, and related services.

11. Provides crisis intervention for residents, to include the use of approved verbal and physical intervention techniques.

12. Provides mentoring/coaching/support to new Caseworker staff. Performs supervision internship duties as assigned.

13. Participates in Admissions Assessments by interviewing the child (and parent/managing conservator, if appropriate), attending Admission Committee meetings, and assisting in assessing whether the child is appropriate for care.

14. Audits, on a monthly basis, all caseload files, makes necessary corrections, and notifies supervisor of corrections as appropriate.

15. Supports the implementation of the childcare program in accordance with the Cal Farley’s Model of Care.

16. Exhibits appropriate interaction with residents and families.

Requirements

1. A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university required. A Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or sociology is preferred.

2. Licensed Social Worker or LPC preferred but not required.

3. A minimum of 2 years case management experience in the youth services field is preferred. A Master’s degree from an accredited university in social work, psychology or sociology may be substituted for case management experience.

4. Basic competency in Microsoft Office for Windows applications (word processing, database, spreadsheet, e-mail, presentation graphics, etc.) is required.

5. Must possess exceptional time management and detail-orientation skills.

6. Must be at least 21 years of age.

7. Bending, lifting, grasping, fine hand/eye coordination, pushing/pulling, prolonged sitting/standing.

8. Must possess a valid driver’s license.

9. Must be available for travel as needed.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Cal Farley's is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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