The Upper Cumberland Human Resource Agency (UCHRA) is currently accepting applications for a Case Manager for the Agency’s Chance facility. The Case Manager is responsible for administering clients’ reports, staffing, and treatment plans. It also develops support and good working relationships with local and state-wide agencies.
Duties:
Represents Lead Case Manager as directed
Conducts routine daily tasks in the Lead Manager’s absence
Attends staffing concerning prospective clients and clients with different agencies throughout the state of Tennessee
Develops support and good working relationships with local and state-wide agencies
Educates other agencies regarding the Youth Impact Center program
Participates in the development and administration of treatment plans, maintenance, and transfer of clients’ records
Opens cases by obtaining all referral information, coordinating with medical records to complete all necessary forms, completing the life functioning assessment, and initiating the treatment plan process
Coordinates with the family and responsible State of Tennessee departments
Arrange family visits and home visits
Serves as a member of the treatment team
Notifies all persons designated by standards to be in attendance at staff meetings
Educational and vocational assessments of clients on caseload and individual counseling concerning education and vocational goals
Qualifications:
Good verbal and written communication skills
Detail-oriented
May be required to sit for prolonged periods
Ability to multitask
Function and complete job duties within an office environment
Experience:
Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, a related field, or a combination of education and equivalent experience
Experience in compiling and maintaining records as required by a government agency
Experience in working with special needs clients
Experience in inter-agency cooperative efforts
Interested applicants should complete an online application, foundhere ,and/or submit a resume tocareers@ucdd.org .