Independent Living Case Manager

About the role

Epworth Children's Home provides a safe and nurturing environment, evidence-based practices, and programs across the continuum of care in South Carolina. The Independent Living (IL) Case Manager documents case management services and client progress by maintaining up-to-date files, completing intake assessments, monthly and discharge reports, care and transition plans, life skills and other assessments, session notes, incident reports, and all other assigned paperwork.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a Human Service field, or a Bachelor's degree and one (1) year experience in residential group care, or an Associate's Degree and two (2) years experience in residential child group care, or four (4) years of experience at Epworth
• Prefer a minimum of four (4) years of experience working with children and families, three (3) of which should be in residential group care
• Prefer a minimum of one (1) year in a counseling or social worker capacity
• Has a belief system and engages in faith practices compatible with those of the United Methodist Church

Responsibilities

• Understand and follow personnel policies and practices as outlined in the ECH Staff Manual and in compliance with SCDSS group home regulations, the Fixed Price Bid Contract with the South Carolina Department of Social Services, and the C.A.R.E. practice model
• Attend individual and group supervision meetings and training as scheduled
• Attend all Interdisciplinary Meetings
• Respond to behavior crises in the center whenever needed
• Complete intake and follow-up assessments on all clients, document assessment reviews quarterly
• Schedule physicals, dental appointments, and vision appointments for clients
• Ensure clients reach self-sufficiency goals and document progress on care plans
• Assist clients with finding housing and employment
• Ensure clients have access to programs for academic, employment, health care, mental health support, and other necessary resources
• Accompany clients to medical, clinical, and psychiatric appointments, and hospitalizations; follow all documentation procedures related to this process
• Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team to obtain common goals for each client
• Teach life skills through group and individual lessons
• Hold Review Meetings on each client involving the placing agency (if applicable), client, service providers, and all interdisciplinary team members

Benefits

• Excellent Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription Drug Plans
• Company-paid life insurance
• Voluntary benefits such as Short-Term Disability (STD), Long-Term Disability (LTD), and Group life
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Ample vacation and sick leave
• Mission/Volunteer leave
• Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Program
• Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program
• Career opportunities throughout South Carolina