CAT Care Manager (Madison, Jefferson, and Taylor Counties)

Essential/Core Job-specific Duties And Responsibilities

• Assesses individual youth strengths and needs, including reviewing family factors.
• Contact others (family and other providers) as necessary for the assessment.
• Updates required assessments in accordance with Client Record Handbook guidelines.
• Finalizes all documents in Avatar and turn in all assessments within 48 hours.
• Conducts home visits prior to the intake assessment process to evaluate the safety and well-being of the client.
• Utilizes a laptop as appropriate during home visits.
• Maintains at least 85% compliance with home visit requirements on Clinical Reviews.
• Develops individualized service plans with measurable goals and objectives in collaboration with the youth and their families.
• Reviews and updates service plans at least every 3 months or when significant changes occur.
• Affords families with the establishment of a natural support system that provides ongoing support.
• Collaborates with providers and natural support systems to assist the youth and family in building meaningful partnerships and addressing their needs.
• Aids clients in accessing needed financial, transportation, employment, medical, social, educational, and other services.
• Works with the client and their natural support system to develop and implement the client's service plan.
• Follows up on the client's services to assess the status and effectiveness of the service plan.
• Documents all services provided in the client record in accordance with Client Record Handbook Guidelines.
• Finalizes progress notes in Avatar within 48 hours of service delivery.

Overview

The purpose of Community Action Team (CAT) case management services is to assist youth and their families in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services. The primary goal is to optimize the functioning of recipients who have complex needs by coordinating the provision of quality treatment and support services in the most efficient and effective manner. Services and service frequency should accurately reflect the individual needs, goals, and abilities of each recipient.