Case Manager & Respite Provider Job Cleveland area,Ohio USA,Healthcare

BENEFITS & SALARY

At Applewood, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive salary and benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners.

Our offerings include.

Salary Range: $18-$21.00 per hour depending onlicensure, and experience in the field.
Health & Care: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, low-cost plan options & 24/7 EAP
Family First: Paid parental leave (birth & adoption), fertility/IVF support & pet insurance
Career Growth: 50% CWRU MSW tuition discount & free supervision for licensed roles
Financial Protection: 403(b) with employer match + 100% employer-paid life & LTD insurance
Time Off: Generous PTO and paid organizational holidays

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education: Minimum High School Diploma required. Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling or related field preferred.

Licensure: QMHS certification required. Valid Ohio LSW license preferred.

Competency/

Skills:

Core Expertise:
Possesses skill, knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
Independent Judgment:
Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
Cultural

Competency:

Demonstrates awareness, sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals, groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
Interpersonal Communication:
Communicates clearly using verbal, nonverbal, and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
Professional & Ethical Conduct:
Adheres to professional values such as honesty, personal responsibility, and accountability;
Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
Collaboration and Teamwork:
Functions effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees, clients and family members.
Problem Solving & Decision Making:
Recognizes problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.

Experience: Demonstrated expertise in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, and family education. Prior experience in systemic family therapy, crisis intervention, family education, linking/advocacy skills; across diverse environments that include: educational services, mental health field, childcare, and other community support services.

Other: Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the underwriting criteria of the Agency’s insurance company. Must be approved by Applewood to transport clients in own vehicle.

AGENCY

SUMMARY:

Applewood Centers is a private, nonprofit agency providing mental health services, social services and education to children, adolescents and families living in Cuyahoga and Lorain counties. Dedicated to addressing a variety of behavioral, emotional and learning problems, we provide a continuum of care from outpatient counseling to residential treatment.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Case Manager & Respite Provider, under the administrative/clinical supervision of the Clinical Supervisor of Foster Care/System of Care, is responsible for providing high-quality care coordination and direct behavioral health respite services to clients and families identified by the Cuyahoga Tapestry System of Care (CTSOC) or enrolled in the OhioRISE program, respectively. This dual-role position will have a split caseload coordinating formal and informal services using the High-Fidelity Wraparound model while also delivering direct, short-term respite care to support youth in a structured, safe environment across home and community settings.

Work hours include…