Overview Canopy Children’s Solutions is Mississippi’s most comprehensive nonprofit provider of children’s behavioral health, educational, and social service solutions. The organization is designated a Great Place to Work® for the fourth consecutive year (2024-2025). Canopy’s employees are charged with building a healthy work culture within their teams, focusing on trust and helping kids thrive and families overcome extraordinary challenges.
Among the first 25 applicants will be considered for the Case Manager position within the in-Circle Program. The Case Manager role involves assessing service needs and linking the child and family with a range of wrap-around services based on the client’s individualized needs, and working collaboratively with families and other stakeholders to ensure effective service delivery.
Position Overview The in-Circle Program Case Manager is responsible for assessing service needs and linking the child and family with a range of social, educational, vocational, recreational, and other related wrap-around services based on the client’s individualized needs.
The Case Manager serves as an adult role model who works collaboratively with the family to create a supportive environment addressing the basic needs of the child and family through referral, education and skill development.
The Case Manager will collaboratively work with the CPS caseworker to ensure effective implementation of services to meet the needs of the in-Circle Program family, and to make necessary adjustments based upon changing needs.
Case management services are comprehensive and must include assessment of the individual client needs, collaboration on the development of a specific service plan, referral and linkage to services, and monitoring of progress and outcomes.
Job Responsibilities Coordinate with local MCPS staff and contact the family within 24 hours after the in-Circle Program referral is accepted.
Assist eligible individuals to gain access to medical, social, educational, vocational and other services.
Ensure case management services are provided and documented in accordance with programmatic requirements.
Monitor participants’ progress and document accordingly.
Complete initial case management goals, objectives and interventions for the case plan in coordination with the in-Circle Program therapist, MCPS, and the family.
Facilitate the initial family team meeting with MDHS, and conduct subsequent meetings as outlined in the Individualized Service Plan.
Review and update the Crisis Management Plan (CMP) with each assigned family at Family Team Meetings and after crisis interventions.
Complete weekly ISP reviews and monitor progress toward service goals.
Assess the strengths and needs of families referred to the program and utilize community resources to meet their needs.
Act as a positive role model in every interaction with participants.
Provide direct case intervention services to children, adolescents and families in home, school, office, community, and other appropriate settings.
Provide and coordinate social services that are family-driven and community-based.
Provide transportation for families in a safe and responsible manner.
Conduct satisfaction surveys as assigned and prepare program reports as assigned.
Required Qualifications Bachelor’s degree required in Social Work or a related field, and at least two (2) years’ experience working with children and families.
Demonstrate competence in working with children and families in the child welfare system.
Demonstrates competence in completing documentation and reports related to services provided.
Computer skills required.
Must be at least 21 years of age, have a valid driver license, a good driving record, proof of legally appropriate auto liability insurance, and be willing to use personal vehicle for organization business.