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Who We Are
Hope, Trust, Security, Happiness, Stability, Opportunity
Children's Home Society of Florida (CHS) gives these life-changing gifts to children and families. Dedicated to our mission of "Embracing Children. Inspiring Lives.", CHS makes a difference one life at a time: Redirecting a troubled teen toward a future with real possibilities; Transforming an addicted mother into a productive parent; Providing safe harbor for an abused toddler; Finding parents for an abandoned child; Helping a family learn to nurture one another.
Founded in 1902 to care for orphans, CHS is now among the oldest, largest and most respected private not-for-profits serving children and families. Expanding from early roots in adoption and foster care, CHS offers an array of specialized services designed to nurture children and grow families. Last year, CHS delivered hope to nearly 87,000 children and adults.
CHS' rich legacy of changing lives for the better has earned 27 years of uninterrupted national accreditation by the Council on Accreditation. With more than 1,500 professionals, CHS provides a core of child- and family-caring services through 14 divisions that also provide additional programs and services tailored to the needs of local clients.
This is an exciting time to begin a career with CHS. Under the direction of our strategic plan, CHS is challenged to develop and implement innovative programs and enhancements that will, over time, break the generational cycle of abuse and neglect for increasing numbers of children. Though the goal is ambitious, CHS is determined to commit energy and resources to pursue prevention efforts in addition to providing the quality programs for children and families for which CHS is known.
PROGRAM NAME:
GRADE: 19
OBJECTIVE: To identify and assess client and family needs and evaluate, coordinate and ensure necessary services and/or treatment are provided; provide in-home services to clients; complete required assessments; assist and counsel individuals and families by using such activities as delineating alternatives, helping to articulate goals and providing needed information
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS MAY INCLUDE:
Provide case management services (information, plan referral and linkages) as needed
Develop and maintain clinical records and program documentation according to contract and CHS standards (assessments, treatment plans, progress notes, termination summaries, etc.)
Coordinate and advocate for services with other professionals and paraprofessionals
Conduct community outreach as needed
Arrange for transportation of clients to appointments, community agencies, etc. as needed
Work with the client's family to address issues related to the client's service plan
Monitor the appropriateness of services to the client
Complete billing related documentation for the Medicaid billing department ensuring billing documentation is accurate and complete
Utilize the Client Information System (CIS) to document and track outcome measures, regular documentation and progress notes, demographic documentation and Child Functional Assessment Rating Scale (CFARS)
Participate in clinical review of client for services and enhanced placement when appropriate
Participate in Family Service Planning Team (FSPT) to arrange for non-Medicaid funded services
Attend staffings on behalf of the client to ensure the needs of the client are being addressed (i.e. schools, clinical, etc) fully
Complete documentation related to authorization for Targeted Case Manager (TCM) services
Participate in the quality improvement process
This list of essential functions is not intended to be exhaustive. Children's Home Society reserves the right to revise this job description as needed to comply with actual job requirements.
QUALIFICATIONS:
REQUIRED:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college with a major in a Human Services related field and a minimum of one year full time or equivalent experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children
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Bachelor's Degree in a non Human Services related field from an accredited university or college and three years full time or equivalent experience working with severely emotionally disturbed children
Successful completion of AHCA-approved mental health targeted case management training within three months of initially providing Medicaid services
PREFERRED:
SKILLS:
Excellent assessment skills and intervention strategies
Ability to identify and understand environmental stressors
Ability to observe and report accurately on the functioning of individuals & families
Ability to handle confidential information appropriately
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Awareness of sociocultural characteristics of service population
Ability to make home visits
Ability to set appropriate limits and boundaries with clients
Knowledge of community resources
Ability to work flexible hours as required
Ability to act decisively when necessary to protect client
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
NEEDED:
Sitting, reaching, repetitive motion, other: driving
PREFERRED:
Standing, walking, lifting, carrying, kneeling, pusing/pulling, bending/stooping
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