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:

• Spend a significant time out in the field monitoring the needs to assigned cases.
• Subject to unsanitary homes, physical exertion, and possible physical or verbal abuse from clients.
• Need to lift some heavy items at times.
• Work is performed with limited supervision. Case Manager is entrusted and required to communicate confidential and/or sensitive information outside the Agency. Work is performed on a highly independent basis, and it is necessary to make client decisions and to continue to develop new methods and approaches in dealing with clients.
• Required to drive frequently using own vehicle.
• Must have Florida Drivers' License, reliable vehicle and current auto insurance.

Education:

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

Experience:

• Experience in guardianship preferred.
• Background in the social services, medical nursing, legal, insurance or financial field required.
• Knowledge of community resources and services is helpful.

Skills:

• Self-starter, who can work independently and is unafraid to make decisions.
• Must be able to seek out supervision and help when needed.
• Interpersonal, organizational, and problem solving, written and verbal communication, and time management skills are required along with the ability to