Case Manager I

SAFY is seeking a Case Manager for our Montgomery division in Alabama.

As a Case Manager, you will beresponsible for the case management functions of SAFY foster youth and respective foster homes.

Who We Are

At SAFY, our mission is Preserving Families & Securing Futures. For over 35 years, our work has rested on a single, radical idea – children belong in families. We believe that every child and family deserves the opportunity to reach their full potential. We are an extraordinary team of 500 employees in seven states providing services such as Family Preservation & Reunification, Behavioral Health, Therapeutic Foster Care, Adoption Services and Older Youth Services so the families and children we serve can build resilience and thrive.

What You’ll Do

• Complete referral reviews and intake assignments. Communicate service availability to all assigned clients promptly.
• Provide instruction, intervention, and assistance as deemed necessary through the exercise of independent judgment and knowledge or as part of the treatment team to preserve the family unit.
• Coordinate with county agency as appropriate and attend family sessions to promote successful clinical interventions with foster youth.
• Collaborate service provisions with school officials, courts and other appropriate parties involved with the client.
• Provide Medicaid billable services to the youth with mental health diagnosis; promote daily living skills that impact delivery of mental health services which focus on self-sufficiency through specific outcomes. This may include the following: obtaining housing, job education/vocational training, or counseling and community networking.
• Complete assessments as required by state rules, agency policies, and/or contract requirements.
• Prepare Individualized Treatment Plans, Psychosocial Diagnostic Assessments (PSDs), and Mental Health Services Plans according to established time frames involving all appropriate parties as required by policy and regulations of the state.
• Timely document outcome of home visits, support sessions, interaction with parties involved in the youth's care and incidents as required by policy, regulations, and contract requirements.

What You Bring

We are looking for amazing people who have diverse backgrounds and experiences, are inspired by our mission and are highly motivated to serve the children and families in our care. You’ll be right at home if you learn from failure and overcome adversity, cultivate strong relationships, understand the power of diversity, advocate for equity, aspire to lead through inclusion, and push yourself, your work and the people around you to the next level.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in the field of social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, child & family studies is required.
• Licensure in the State of Alabama is highly preferred (LBSW, LMSW, LICSW, or LPC)
• Three years of relevant experience is required with above listed degrees and experience in child welfare preferred.

What We Offer

• Targeted hiring range - $37,000 - $50,000
  • Compensation is commensurate with transferrable experience, education and licensure of candidate, along with internal equity and budgeted amount for the role.
• Comprehensive benefit plan options including medical, dental, vision, disability, life insurance and flexible spending account options
• 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
• 12 paid holidays per year and generous sick & vacation time
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Adoption assistance
• Referral bonus program
• Leave donation program
• Professional Development & reimbursement for outside clinical supervision
• Mileage reimbursement
• Company paid cell phone or stipend
• Daily access to your earned wages through Zayzoon
• Performance Bonus Potential

SAFY is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to maintaining a non-discriminatory work environment. SAFY does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, gender, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, arrest record, conviction record, or any other personal characteristic protected by applicable law. This policy covers all programs, services, policies, and procedures of SAFY, including recruiting, hiring, training, promotion, and administering all personnel actions, such as compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs or terminations.