Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Missouri

Job Title: Foster Care Case Manager Company: MBCH Children & Family Ministries Location: Bridgeton, MO Description: Job Duties: 1. Supervision of assigned foster care cases. 2. Timely completion required paperwork. 3. Attendance at required meetings. 4. Participation in on-call system Other Requirements of the Job: 1.Ability to drive throught the state on an occasional basis to attend meetings, training, transport clients, etc. 2.Ability to be flexible in work hours in order to attend to client crisis situations as they arise. 3.Ability to work evenings and weekends as when necessary. 4.Job may occasionally entail overnight trips. About the Agency: MBCH Children & Family Ministries is an affiliate of Missouri Baptist Children's Home & is committed to serving God by responding to the needs of children, youth and families to make a lasting difference in their lives. This ministry demands that we integrate the highest professional standards and practices with our Christian belief system. Benefits Package includes: Life, Medical, Dental, & Disability Insurance (beginning on day 1 of employment & paid by employer); At 6 months of employment: eligible for merit raise; retirement program begins, begin accruing 80 hours of vacation time per year, begin accruing 80 hours of sick time per year; Paid holidays.

Job Title: Healthcare social work case manager needed innovative home health agency... Company: Location: Kansas City, mo Description: HEALTHCARE SOCIAL WORK CASE MANAGER NEEDED Innovative home health agency seeking positive, self-starters with strong interpersonal skills to support individuals with brain injuries to live, work and play in the community. KANSAS CITY AREA EXPERIENCE PREFERRED Submit Resume to: Community Works, Inc. 7819 Conser Place Overland Park, KS. 66204 Attn:Linda Brown Toll Free: Register to View ext 104 www.communityworks.com • Location: Kansas City • Post ID: 3346702

Job Title: Case Manager Company: Almost Home Location: Saint Louis, MO Description: Case Manager CLASSIFICATION: Full Time / Exempt REPORTS TO: Program Manager GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the general supervision of the Executive Director and the Program Manager, the Case Manager assists with all aspects of the transitional housing program consisting of 15 members and up to 25 children and the continuum of care component of the program. Responsibilities include connecting the essential housing service components of the entire program: prevention/shelter/tran sitional living/skill development/follow-up and other administrative duties. The Case Manager ensures full implementation of and compliance with the program. The Case Manager is available and on-call for the program and assists with the delivery of services to the members. QUALIFICATIONS: -Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Psychology, Education or appropriate field as required. If hired without a Bachelor's Degree, candidate must be working towards acquiring their degree. If during a two to three year period it is apparent that candidate cannot complete the degree, candidate may be reassigned to a position they qualify for or may be terminated. -At least two years experience working with women and children. -Valid driver's license and a good driving record. -Chauffer's license. -Reliable transportation. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: -Directly responsible for all aspects of the program under supervision of the Program Manager and Executive Director. -Manages and executes the continuum of care component with assistance and guidance from Program Manager. -Assists on the completion of detailed case plans for members and monitors the implementation of such. -Participates in the decision making of termination of members from the program and follows up with regard to the after- care prospects. -Maintains member and staff confidentiality. -Participates in weekly House Meetings for the members with the Program Manager. -Manages crisis situations with members and staff in an efficient and professional manner. -Monitors the health of all members by keeping up with appointments, wellness checks, immunizations, etc. -Assists in enrolling members in school, scheduling appointments and all other case management tasks under the continuum of care program. -Works closely with members and the Accountant in completing all ?finances? for the members while they are in the program and upon exit from the program. -Maintains the members' status with address, receiving of welfare, benefits, food stamps, daycare assistance; school and health related enrollments for members. -Arranges for members to procure child care -Work closely with therapists to ensure that member needs are being met. -Works with Program Manager on completing all program related Documentation: ˘Makes recommendations for the Member Handbook ˘Reviews, signs and makes recommendation on all Incident Reports ˘Prepares disciplinary documentation for members in consultation with Program Manager. ˘Provides information for all tracking services (ROSIE, internal client database). ADMINISTRATIVE TASKS: -Stays familiar and current with all components of the Housing Network- Participates in meetings with homeless network/transitional housing meetings. -Collaborates and maintains knowledge of other community programs. -Participates in the development and implementation of safety/fire/disaster programs. -Ensures that all Member records are kept current and updated. -Remain on-call for the program as specified on the on-call schedule and when needed. -Actively participates in all meetings (Staff Meeting, House Meetings and House-Parent Meetings) -Complete all training requirements for the program. -Perform other duties as assigned. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: -Ability to apply the knowledge of the program and its components in an organized and effective manner. -Ability to motivate, supervise/coach subordinates in the program -Apply the knowledge of homelessness, women and children intervention modalities. -Apply the knowledge of accreditation standards, regulations and contractual requirements. -Ability to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. -Ability to apply policies and procedures in a fair and consistent manner. -Ability to exhibit emotional control, patience and persistence in extremely stressful circumstances. -Ability to maintain a high level of confidentiality. -Ability to maintain a safe and positive environment for the women and their children. -Ability to develop effective relationships with staff, other team members and consumers. -Ability to provide consultation to the program staff. -Ability to carry out the mission of the program to its fullest potential by working closely with the Executive Director and being loyal and supportive of the program at all times. -Ability to support and encourage other members of the management team. -Ability to maintain professional boundaries with all staff and members. QUALIFIED CANDIDATES E-MAIL LETTER AND RESUME TO: Register to View stl.org (1242977)

Job Title: Residential Case Manager Company: Location: Springfield, MO Description: Responsible for providing case management services to female youth residents and their families beginning with intake and continuing throughout placement and discharge. The Case Manager coordinates all facets of the youth's master treatment plan and ensures that the plan is implemented. Participate in regular case staffings, manage day-to-day resident behavioral consequences (positive and negative) and intervene in crisis situations as needed. Position includes some on-call work and after hours. Education: Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Psychology, counseling, or a closely related field from an accreditated educational program. Experience: 2 years working with general client populations such as child welfare, juvenile justice, hospital settings, etc. is highly desirable other requirements: valid drivers license, clean history of child abuse/neglect, criminal hx, sexual offender as screened through the Family Safety Care Registry. Successful completion of pre-employment physical and clean drug screen. Be trained and recertified in CPR, AED, and SAMA

Job Title: Lead Case Manager-Kansas City Company: Kindred Healthcare Location: Kansas City, MO Description: Summary:Provide leadership for the case management team and oversee the hospital Case Management Departments daily activities. Coordinates the integration of Social Services/Case Management functions into the patient care, discharge, and home care planning processes with other hospital departments, external service organizations, agencies, and health care facilities. Conducts concurrent medical record review using specific indicators and criteria as approved by Medical Staff, JCAHO, CMS, and other State agencies. Acts as a patient advocate, investigates, and reports adverse occurrences, performs staff education related to resource utilization, discharge planning and psychosocial aspects of healthcare delivery.Essential Functions:A: Leadership· Participates in planning and creating the hospitals strategic, operational, service design and other organizational plans and policies to achieve the mission and vision of the hospital.· Directs the coordination and integration of departmental services with other departments and the hospitals primary functions.· Communicates the hospitals mission, vision, and plans with staff that guides them in their day-to-day activities. Promotes and motivates staff members to implement department and hospital operational, programmatic and other plans.· Participates in hospital and departmental performance improvement activities to measure and assess the quality of services provided.B. Job Specific:Resource Management/Monitoring· Mobilizes resources and intervenes as necessary to achieve expected goal to assist in achieving desired clinical outcomes within the desired time frame.· Promotes effective and efficient utilization of clinical resources.· Monitors that patient tests are appropriate and necessary and are carried out within the established time frame and that results are promptly available.· Conducts review for appropriate utilization of services from admission through discharge, evaluates patient satisfaction, and evaluates quality of care provided.· Performs reviews for third party payors as appropriate.· With approval of the Physician Advisor/Medical Director and Chief Executive Officer, initiates and issues adverse determination letters as appropriate, following company policy.· Addresses patient care required throughout continuum of care for diagnosis, procedures, and DRGs.· Communicates with physicians at regular intervals throughout hospitalization and develops an effective working relationship. Assists physicians to maintain appropriate cost/case and desired patient outcomes.· Conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the Companys Code of Business Conduct, its policies and procedures, the Corporate Compliance Agreement, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards.Case Assessment/Intervention/Implementation· Introduces self to patient and family and explains case manager role and process for patient and family. Leaves information on how to contact case manager.· Completes assessment of patients and family needs at time of admission. Performs psychosocial assessment.· Assesses patients progress through expected hospital course.· Refers cases where patients and/or family would benefit from additional resource support to the Social Worker.· Serves as a patient advocate. Enhances a collaborative relationship to maximize the patients and familys ability to make informed decisions.· Participates in interdisciplinary patient care rounds and/or conferences to review treatment goals, optimize resource utilization, provide family education and identified post hospital needs.· Collaborates with clinical staff in the development and execution of the plan of care, and achievement of goals.· Participates in the development and implementation of patient care policies and protocols in order to provide advice and guidance in handling special cases or patient needs.· Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and the skills necessary to provide age appropriate care to the patient population served.· Coordinates the provision of social services to patients, families, and significant others to enable them to deal with the impact of illness on individual family functioning and to achieve maximum benefits from health care services.· Serves on Division committees when requested.Discharge Planning/Coordination· Initiates patient and family education and discharge planning at admission.· Engages in individual or group counseling sessions pertaining to care and adjustment.· Arranges for discharge and post-hospital care of patients through institutions and agencies within the community.· Assists in the development of hospital policies in relation to community social agencies.· Participates with physicians, nursing personnel, and other members of the management team in the planning of patient care services and the patient care plan.· Coordinates the provision of information and guidance to patients, their families, and other hospital departments regarding the psychosocial aspects of patients post-discharge treatment and recovery programs.· Coordinates the referral of patients and families to appropriate community, social service, home health service, extended care, and rehabilitation facilities, and organizations.· Creates appropriate discharge plans and documents information in the medical record.Quality Improvement/Evaluation· Assists in identifying opportunities for improvement, participates in data collection and analysis, contributes to problem solving and identification of actions to be taken and effectiveness of those actions.· Develops an understanding of responsibilities for participation in QI activities. Participates in QI teams as requested.· Assists in the development and implementation of best practices to optimize resource management to achieve desired outcomes.· Prepares statistical reports on department services and patient needs; participates in the billing procedures for services rendered as required.· Provides education and support to Clinical Staff by attending staff meetings, small groups, and one-on-one education related to resource utilization, discharge planning, and psychosocial aspects of healthcare delivery.