Case Manager- Multidisciplinary Representation Team

General Duties: Case Managers are a key component of the Summit County Juvenile Court Multidisciplinary Representation Team. They are assigned to assist with the civil legal representation of parents, guardians and/or legal custodians of children involved with abuse, dependency and/or neglect cases (hereinafter referred to as “client”) at the request of the attorney representing the client. The Case Manager is an agent of the attorney and becomes a member of the parent’s legal team and is subject to the same bounds of confidentiality and attorney-client privilege.

Qualifications: Bachelor’s or higher-level degree in social work, human services or a closely related field; or a Bachelor’s degree in another field with a minimum of one year of work experience in a social work or human services position; Preference will be given to individuals who are Licensed Social Workers in the State of Ohio.

TASKSPERFORMED:

Case Manager:

• Practice client engagement strategies to build trust and relationships with clients
• Provide direct service focused work in the client’s community
• Support clients in identifying barriers
• Provide insight to the legal team from a social work perspective
• Gather information to strengthen case advocacy and court preparation
• Conduct such other duties as may be assigned as a member of the client’s legal team, consistent with their training and qualifications

Role:

• Encourage client to work case plan
• Work with client to problem solve barriers and diffuse anger
• Provide system navigation support
• Provide ongoing, in-person visits with clients to assess progress and identify self-directed goals.
• Attend Court hearings and meetings at Summit County Children Services as client support

Assist client in Obtaining:

• Services to address issues of substance abuse, mental health, domestic violence
• Assist with issues of housing, employment, budgeting, basic needs
• Assist with child(ren)’ s appointments and meeting (school, medical, counseling)
• Develop sustainable community support

Gather Information:

• Observe visits and provide parent coaching
• Assist parent in identifying relatives and/or other family supports to placement and visit supervision
• Connect with service providers regarding progress in services on behalf of legal team

Advocate:

• Attend SCCS and other meetings to assist parent
• Assure that appropriate referrals are made to allow parent to complete case plan
• Make individualized recommendations for services
• Maintain contact with SCCS and other professionals and clarify expectations as necessary.

Conditions under which work is performed: Performs duties under the direction of the Grants Administrator; works regular Court hours typically, but may be required to work outside of the normal Court hours when necessary to meet client needs; may be required to travel outside of the state for conferences or training at times. May be required to operate a County vehicle.

Attitudes necessary to successfully perform tasks: Professional, friendly, organized, cooperative, energetic, and self-motivated.

THE COUNTY OF SUMMIT COURT OF COMMON PLEAS, JUVENILE DIVISION, DOES NOT DISCRIMINATE ON THE BASIS OF race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or any other characteristic to the extent protected by law. QUALIFIED APPLICANTS WHO ARE DISABLED AND REQUIRE SPECIAL ASSISTANCE TO RESPOND TO THIS EMPLOYMENT ANNOUNCEMENT SHOULD CONTACT THE COURT AT 330-643-4540. ALL APPLICANTS CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION MUST SUCCESSFULLY PASS A BACKGROUND SCREEN, DRUG SCREEN, AND DIANA SCREEN. THE COURT PROHIBITS ITS EMPLOYEES FROM THE USE, POSSESSION, OR DISTRIBUTION OF ALL DRUGS INCLUDING MEDICAL MARIJUANA.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $49,608.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Employee discount
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Ohio Driver's License (Required)
• LSW (Required)

Work Location: In person