Bright Futures Caseworker

Overview

The Bright Futures Caseworker will work closely with the SILP Department, contracting County Department of Social Services, and family members to successfully carry out the SILP Caseworker portion of contract requirements. The Bright Futures Caseworker is responsible to provide Case Management and may assess client and family needs and participate in visitation, safety, treatment, and discharge plans. They evaluate, coordinate, and provide necessary referrals for services and/or treatment.

They provide supportive casework counseling, complete required assessments, and help individuals and families articulate goals and obtain information. This position works in partnership with the youth, families, County workers and other community partners.

• Perform SILP Casework as defined by the County Contract including assessments, treatment plans, safety plans, discharge plans, transition plans, independent living skills and engagement of biological families.
• Provide transportation of clients to/from schools, appointments, visitation or arrange for transportation to appointments, community agencies, etc. as needed.
• Provide case management services including referrals, connections, and links.
• Coordinate services with other professionals and paraprofessionals and liaise with outside social service agencies and other organizations, where appropriate.
• Provide support to youth in the independent living program and to coordinate and implement the services identified for those youth.
• Generate and maintain necessary reports and paperwork (i.e., Quality Assurance and program reports).
• Ensure all documentation is completed in a timely fashion (youth notes, my Evolve, Connections, treatment plans, individual crisis management plans, transition plans).
• Consistently attends staff meetings and provides leadership and partnership during team/staff meetings.
• Ensure program staff are up to date with concerns or needs of your caseload.
• Assist in the research and development of best practices and new initiatives to meet the changing needs of children and families in the community.
• Maintain timely compliance with all established Glove House standards and provide support documents as necessary (physical/TB, driver license, auto insurance).
• Protect the privacy of clients in accordance with HIPAA and related privacy and security rules.
• As a Glove House, Inc. employee, understand privacy regulations and follow applicable state and federal confidentiality laws and regulations.

The incumbent will work an agreed-upon standard scheduled week, which may include weekends, holidays or evenings. The ability to work flexible hours is required, as is the ability to provide on-call support when scheduled or to meet business needs. Travel will be as needed to conduct Glove House business-related activities. Generally, duties require at least 80% time at work/face-to-face time with clients, co-workers and supervisor.

Up to 20% may be approved to work from home as approved by supervisor.

Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities. All employees are required to have a pre-employment drug screen.

Bachelor s degree in Human Services or other related field

Minimum 3+ years’ experience working with children and families in residential, group, or counseling child welfare capacity.