BASIC PURPOSE OF THE JOB

Case manages each client's individual plan of care through coordination of services in and out of the Program. Primary liaison between the family, placing agency, Saint Francis Ministries staff, court, education personnel and any other treatment providers. Facilitates from the beginning the essential planning meeting required to focus on discharge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Meets with the client and family/guardian at admission to relate general rules and guidelines of the program and answer any questions they might have.

Documents the client's bio-psychosocial history within identified time frame.

Develops and documents the individual plan of care in coordination with the client, family and placing agency.

Participates in making team decisions regarding the client program.

Facilitates orientation and involvement of parents/guardian to the treatment program and maintains a positive working relationship to engage parent support for the client.

Attends team meetings, keeping the staff up to date regarding the family situation and the client's relationships with the community and with placement agencies.

Gains personal acquaintance with the clients, maximized at critical periods of the day.

Facilitates group counseling.

Liaison with the client's family and keeps them up to date regarding the client's care through regular telephone contact and regularly written reports.

Establishes and maintains routine relationships with community resources, school and court liaison and furnishes information to the team. Will be in charge of ensuring that the reporting guidelines of placing agencies are met.

Coordinates with Saint Francis Ministries team, family/guardian and placing agency regarding the recommendations for the client.

Coordinates with other treatment professionals who will be doing the follow up at discharge and coordinating discharge planning and ensuring a smooth transition of the client.

Ensures all recommendations are in place.

Prepares the discharge summary with recommendations to leave with the client at the time of discharge and mail to appropriate persons.

Documents all outside contacts in each client's chart to communicate daily with other staff involved in the client's care.

Participates in Performance Improvement (PI) and Utilization Review (UR) Meetings.

Attends chapel, is involved in the spiritual life of the client at Saint Francis Ministries and serves as an adult role model.

Administers prescribed medication; documents and observes it effects.

Capable of being on call for emergency transportation.

Reports critical incidents to DFPS verbally within 12 hours, written within 24 hours.

Implements Saint Francis Ministries policies and follows directives as required.

Follows and adheres to all pertinent Saint Francis Ministries Standard Operating Procedures (SOP's), rules, personnel policies and procedures; related accreditation and licensure standards; and federal, state and local rules, statutes, regulations, and all term of the contract between Saint Francis Ministries and DFPS.

Reports unusual incidents through appropriate Risk Management, clinical and safety channels.

Ensures clients' rights are protected. Makes sure all clients have received their rights and maintains a signed copy in each resident file.

Is knowledgeable of and follows all safety procedures.

Requirements:

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work.

Prefer experience working with children and family services.

Must be 21 years of age.

Must pass a drug screen and TB Skin Test.

FBI Fingerprint Check.

Submit to a Criminal History and DFPS History Check.

Pass a Centralized Background Check through the Texas Health and Human Services Eligibility and any background checks deemed to be necessary.

Must have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation.

Lifting requirements of 50 lbs.

REQUIRED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE, AND ABILITIES

Mandated reporter.

Demonstrate effective written and verbal communication skills.

Flexible to changing situations, staff and clients.

Sensitive to the needs of clients and parents/guardians.

Ability to effectively engage clients and parents/guardians.

Able to solve problems but also able and willing to seek assistance when necessary.

Must be knowledgeable about the requirements of placement agencies and able to work amicably with them.

Basic understanding of adolescent development, treatment, defense mechanisms and trauma infused care.

Working knowledge of adolescent counseling techniques, both individual and group.

Keep up to date with current changes in Texas regarding the juvenile offender and foster care system.

Handles multiple priorities.

Independent discretion/decision making within the scope and responsibility of the position.

Manages emotions and is able to make decisions under pressure.

Manages stress appropriately.

Works alone effectively.

Works effectively in close proximity to others and/or in a distracting environment.

Works effectively with others /teamwork.

Understands and practices Universal Precautions.