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YMCA of Greater Seattle · 4 hours ago

CPA/BRS Case Manager

Seattle, WA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$24.50/hr - $27.50/hr

2+ years exp

The YMCA of Greater Seattle is dedicated to promoting equity and social justice in their community. The CPA/BRS Case Manager will provide case management services to families in the YMCA Child Placing Agency Program and Behavior Rehabilitation Services Program, ensuring that clients receive necessary support and resources for their well-being.

Association

Responsibilities

Provide case management and care coordination services, as outlined in the CPA and BRS Contracts, Statements of Work, Handbooks, and Policy/Procedures, to clients enrolled in the CPA and BRS Programs including, licensed and unlicensed caregivers of youth in foster care, therapeutic foster care, intensive in-home stabilization services, and Outpatient Mental Health services

Maintain a caseload size in accordance with contractual requirements and guidelines

Ensure clients receive all required screenings, assessments, services, interventions, and opportunities needed to fully meet their physical, psychological, social, emotional, relational, developmental, educational, independent-living, housing, and permanency needs in a timely and effective manner

In coordination with the Program Director, and in collaboration with the child & family team, ensure clients’ transitions are well coordinated and facilitated, including placements & discharges, and ensure all required intake, service planning, and discharge/exit documentation is completed fully and on-time. Provide leadership and guidance in the placement referral process, and ensure that case transfers (of CMs, Intervention Specialists, and Child & Family Therapists) are smooth and as least disruptive as possible to the client

Ensure clients’ parent/child/sibling visitation needs and requirements are met. Ensure natural supports and life-long connections are developed and stabilized

Coordinate and ensure inclusion of the client’s Child/Family Team in the planning and decision-making process

Ensure foster parents/caregivers receive the necessary support services (case-management, care coordination, respite, resources, etc) in order to fully meet the client’s needs

Ensure all services provided are well documented in the client’s file in accordance with all WAC and contractual requirements and guidelines

Ensure all contract required client progress reviews and reports are completed thoroughly and accurately, are well written, and submitted on-time

Ensure client Referral Agreements and Exceptional Cost Plans are developed to fully represent the client’s needs; in accordance with policy/procedure; receive required approvals; and are submitted and renewed on-time

Ensure each client’s file/record is fully in compliance with WAC, DSHS/DLR, DSHS/CA, DSHS/DBHR, KC-BHO, COA Accreditation, and YMCA requirements

Ensure all clients’ information is kept confidential and only released in accordance with HIPAA, DSHS, and YMCA policy and procedure

Conduct Intake Assessments

Create Individual Service Plans or Caregiver Support Plans clients. Monitor treatment progress and review plans on a quarterly basis

Participate in clinical consults for clients as necessary in order to be able to provide clinical advocacy for clients. In conjunction with health professional, assess clients’ mental health needs and determine appropriate level of care and support

Other duties as assigned

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions

Qualification

Bachelor's degree in social workExperience in social servicesCrisis de-escalation knowledgeYouth engagement skillsVerbalBasic computer skillsWritten communicationFirst Aid certificationCPR certificationHIV trainingTransport clients

Required

Bachelor's degree in social work, social services, or a closely related field from an accredited school

Two or more years' experience in providing social services to youth and families, preferably in mental health and child welfare settings

Knowledge of crisis de-escalation

Ability to teach effective independence skills for a variety of learning styles and to plan supportive activities

Strong youth engagement and relationship-building skills

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Basic computer skills and working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Ability to transport self and client(s) in a safe and effective manner, and to meet clients at community locations; proof of adequate vehicle insurance coverage is required, or ability to travel to areas without public transportation

Current state approved First Aid and CPR certification

Current approved HIV blood borne pathogens training

Ability to pass a DCYF Criminal Background Clearance within 30 days of employment or first available training

Driving duties for this role are Required

To become an authorized driver, you must be 21+, have possessed a driver's license for at least 3 years, and pass a drug screen that will test for impairing substances (including marijuana) in addition to meeting the driving record standards