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About The Position
The Case Care Specialist is responsible for coordination of services within the SJRC Texas/Belong Network of providers as required by the contract and licensing regulations. The Case Care Specialist will provide support and coordination of services in order to facilitate safety, permanency, and well-being of placements. This includes collaboration with Network Providers to ensure all children receive recommended and/or required services.
Requirements
- Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare or related field plus two (2) years of relevant work experience OR 60 accredited college credit hours plus two (2) years relevant work experience OR 90 accredited college credit hours plus one (1) year of relevant work experience.
- Valid Texas Driver’s License, good driving record, ability to provide own transportation and proof of current automobile insurance.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare or related field OR Master’s degree from an accredited college or university in Child Welfare or related field.
Responsibilities
- Responsible for carrying out case coordination services as required by the contract and licensing regulations.
- Coordinates admissions, case planning, extensions, and discharges of child/youth with appropriate parties in the provider network.
- Works closely with professional and childcare staff of SJRC Texas/Belong network providers and community partners to ensure the delivery of services outlined in the child/youth service plan.
- Makes frequent contact after placement of child/youth to ensure appropriate services are provided with appropriate parties within the provider network and community partners.
- Documents child/youth records and services provided by Network Providers in accordance with the provisions of licensing standards, COA, and SJRC Texas/Belong policy.
- Attends child/youth case meetings as required with appropriate parties.
- Document all contact with clients and collaterals; complete case activity logs each month and keep record of all related documentation; maintain client files.
- Maintains strong business relationships with DFPS, the provider network and children and youth to facilitate collaboration and cooperation.
- Provide support to intake and placement to include transportation.
- Able to assess the strengths and needs of children/youth referred to SJRC Texas/Belong.
- Able to engage and communicate effectively with persons from diverse cultures and communities, including children/youth, their parents, network provider’s staff, supervisors, administrators, and the legal and judicial system.
- Works efficiently in a hybrid setting
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
