Case Manager

Job Details

Location:

Pembroke Pines, FL 33025 (1633 Poinciana Drive, Pembroke Pines, FL 33025)

Position type:
Full Time

Education level: 4 Year Degree

Salary range: $19.23 - $19.23 hourly

Job category:
Nonprofit - Social Services

The person in this position will act as the primary consumer advocate for the program assigned. The person keeps abreast of progress and coordinates all services delivered to the consumer and family internally and through external referral.

• Administer evidence based assessments as needed
• Conduct needs assessment
• Develop service plans in collaboration with the consumer and family
• Conduct monthly service plan reviews
• Document all clinical services and activities in accord with licensing, Medicaid, and Joint Commission standards and agency policy and procedure
• Conduct individual case management sessions
• Provide vocational education and skills building to the consumer as needed
• Perform activities on behalf of the consumer and family, including attendance at external appointments (e.g., court appearances, school staffing, etc.), as needed
• Provide referral and linkage for the consumer and family, as needed
• Prepare monthly progress reports, as required, for assigned consumers for courts, probation officers, caseworkers, etc.
• Coordinate consumer and family care with the treatment team and with external providers
• Responsible for developing the discharge plan in coordination with other treatment team members
• Arrange transportation for consumers, as necessary
• Provide case management to additional populations, as needed
• Participate in case conference

• Certification as a certified case manager in good standing and recognized by the Florida Certification Board is preferred at time of hire; preference will be given to those who are currently certified

• Graduation from an accredited bachelor’s program with a degree in Addiction Counseling, Criminal Justice, Social Work, Psychology, or related field is required

• Two years of previously supervised work experience in providing individual/family case management is preferred
• Bilingual is preferred
• Must have reliable means of transportation
• Must have familiarity with Miami-Dade County
• CPR certification, First Aid Certification and an annual Tuberculosis test
• Ability to utilize Microsoft Office Software Suite
• Ability to provide an Affidavit of Good Moral Character
• Clearance in pre-employment drug testing and criminal records checks, as required

Rate dependent on credentials.

During your tenure with West Care there may be new requirements, including, but not limited to vaccinations that are issued by local, State, Federal, and/or Funders that West Care may have to comply with. Should this occur Human Resources or appropriate personnel will inform you.

West Care is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment at West Care is contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment drug test, pre-employment physical and criminal background check.