Case Manager I

SAFY’s Cincinnati division serves families in Hamilton, Butler, Warren, and Clermont counties.

About the role

As a Case Manager, you will be responsible for the case management functions of a caseload of foster youth and homes. You will work closely with youth, family, foster parents, and community partners by equipping them with the support and resources needed.

SAFY is a team of 500 employees across seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services, and Older Youth Services so the families and children served can build resilience and thrive.

Responsibilities

• Travel daily to provide in-home, community-based services to families and youth in caseload.
• Complete referral reviews and intake assignments.
• Communicate service availability to all assigned clients.
• Provide instruction, intervention, and assistance as deemed necessary through independent judgment or as part of the treatment team to preserve the family unit.
• Coordinate with county agencies and attend family sessions to promote successful clinical interventions with foster youth.
• Build and maintain relationships with families and external case managers.
• Coordinate and monitor service provisions for youth and family in the community and with school officials, courts, and other parties involved with the client, including mental health, medical, educational, psychological, vocational, and social services.
• Develop and ensure completion of appropriate assessments, including Individualized Treatment Plans, Psychosocial Diagnostic Assessments (PSDs), and Mental Health Services Plans according to established time frames.
• Timely document outcomes of home visits, support sessions, safety assessments, interactions with parties involved in the youth's care, and incident reports as required by policy and regulations.
• Ensure foster parents, youth, and case manager needs are met during periods of staff transition.
• May require rotating on-call schedule.
• Participate in performance quality improvement processes and execute assigned tasks.
• Complete all required training pertaining to the job.
• Establish and maintain positive working relationships, sensitive and responsive to cultural differences with all levels of SAFY staff, clients, families, and vendors.
• Work nontraditional hours daily/weekly to fulfill position duties, which may include nights and/or weekends.
• Maintain confidential and sensitive information.
• Perform other duties or special projects as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child and family studies, or other approved related field of human services.
• LSW, LPC, or license eligible preferred.
• Two years of relevant experience with the above-listed degrees (experience in child welfare preferred) or relevant experience working with children in general.
• Valid driver’s license, acceptable driving record, and auto insurance coverage to meet travel requirements; may require transporting youth if needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefit plan options including Medical, Dental, Vision, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending, and Health Savings accounts.
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match.
• 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays per year, generous sick and vacation time, plus an additional day off for your birthday.
• Eligibility for quarterly and/or annual bonuses for all regular full and part-time staff.
• Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 each year.
• CEU Reimbursement up to $1,000 each year.
• On-demand access to earned wages through Zayzoon.
• Access to over 1,000 courses on the learning platform or through the in-house training department for leadership skills, clinical expertise, or CEUs.
• Clinical Supervision Reimbursement up to $300 per month.
• Employee Assistance Program with 6 free visits per year.
• Free Financial Advisor Services.
• Support Services for alternative Health Insurance and benefit credit reimbursement options.
• Employee and Foster Parent Referral bonus program.
• Leave donation program.
• Adoption Assistance.
• Mileage reimbursement.
• Choice of company-paid cell phone or phone stipend.

Pay

Targeted hiring range: $44,000.00 to $53,000.00. Compensation is commensurate with transferable experience, education, and licensure of the candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.