Case Manager (7102)

Lutheran Services Florida (LSF) envisions a world where children are safe, families are strong,  and communities are vibrant .

LSF is looking for a talented  Case Manager who wants to make an impact in the lives of others.

Purpose and Impact :

The Case Manager assists in the coordination of direct services for up to 40 wards of the Agency to include : placement, monitoring of facilitating the provision of medical, social, psychiatric and financial needs of the ward.

Essential Functions :

• Visit clients a minimum of one time monthly and monitor the care provided.
• Prepare the initial and annual plans for the court.
• Maintain client files and case notes.
• Assess the clients for needs, coordinate, facilitate and monitor services to meet client needs.
• Assess client needs and arrange for appropriate placement of our clients, monitor same.
• Review and monitor client needs, attend care plans, provide consents for medical treatment etc.
• Assist in marshalling assets and apply for benefits on behalf of clients as applicable.
• Document all client activity.
• Correspondence relating to the ward's affairs and personal relationships.
• Advocacy on behalf of all clients.
• Conduct case conferences with Program Director, Client Assets staff and other caseworkers as needed.
• Interact with the volunteers of the program.
• Coordinate with other professionals involved in the continuum of care for all wards.
• Assume 24-hour emergency call for after hours, to be shared with the Program Director and other caseworkers.
• May be required to assist the Program Director with community outreach, education and marketing duties.
• Other duties as assigned by Program Director

Qualifications

Physical Requirements :

Education :

BA or BS in Social Services, Accounting, or LPN, RN required.

Experience :

Skills :

Other :

Principal Accountabilities :

Why work for LSF?

LSF offers 60 programs across the state of Florida serving a wide range of populations in need.  Mission Driven staff members become part of the LSF community while transforming the lives of those in need. Our staff additionally find growth opportunities as they explore areas of interest within the organization.

Amazing benefits package including :

LSF is proud to be an equal opportunity employer.

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