Our Mother's Home of SWFLA
Posted: 10/23/2009
Job Description
Case Manager
Our Mother's Home of SWFLA
Job Summary: Acts as liaison between OMH residents and their physicians, State Counselors, and other clients. Oversees and operates Independent Living Program.
Reports to: Executive Director
Requirements:
Bachelor Degree
Two years experience in social service field
Ability to transport clients
Excellent communication skills
Duties and Responsibilities:
* Welcome and enroll all new clients into Our Mother's Home
* Enroll all new residents in school and attend all school conferences
* Update and maintain all residents files.
* Discharge all residents from Our Mother's Home
* Coordinate communication with the Department of Children and Families in order to meet the needs of the residents.
* Have knowledge of Florida Medicaid and Florida HMO's. Address any uncovered medical billings.
* Transport residents as needed.
* Have knowledge of State statues and ensure Our Mother's Home is in compliance.
* Attend all relevant meetings and staffings.
* Make and assist residents with appointments for WIC., Medical, School, Case worker etc.
* Teach and assist residents in completing paperwork and applications.
* Coordinate with Case Manager, DCF Case Worker, Counsellor and resident in goal setting.
* Distribute resident mail
* Coordinate with Children's Home Society Independent Living Program
* Assist residents in acquiring affordable, safe housing, furniture and utilities when they age out of Our Mother's Home.
* Ensure smooth transition into Our Mother's Home transition housing.
* Help acquire funding for transition needs.
* Work with residents to acquire employment, job readiness, budgeting, bank accounts and life skills so they will be ready to live independently at age 18.
* Assist residents in acquiring child care when they age out.
* Track and work with clients in Our Mother's Home Independent Living Program for two years.
* Coordinate, train, and supervise mentors for residents
* Special projects (diaper drive, Christmas toy drive etc.)
* Function as house parent if needed.
Our Mother's Home is a group foster home for teenage foster girls and their babies.
Location: an Carlos Park area
May include some evening hours
To apply for this position please send a cover letter and resume by October 30th, 2009
to: Janice Alderman, Board President Jalderman13@comcast.net
