Investigative Case Manager Jobs in Riverside, CA

Job Title:

Case Manager

Department:
Location:

Foster Family Services

Pomona

Reports To:

Lead Case Manager

FLSA Status:
Salary:

Non-Exempt
$27.40 to $28.37

Position Summary: The Case Manager will perform a full range of targeted and/or general case management that is strength-based, needs-based, community-based, and family-driven. The Case Manager is responsible for developing and maintaining community relationships, networks, and collaborations that improve the availability and quality of formal and informal services to families and children.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the following satisfactorily; other duties may be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Plan, train, and coach the case management work of a unit of trained case managers performing difficult or complex casework in such areas as foster care placement, protective services, and ORR program components.
• Investigate and provide services and referrals for clients where their physical or emotional welfare is involved.
• Work with cases involving neglect, abuse, emotional or behavioral problems, physical/mental disabilities or other health conditions affecting a client's personality, family relationships, child, or in-home care arrangements.
• Develop treatment plans to improve or restore individual or family functioning.
• Make case studies for the purpose of assessing problems and determining appropriate types and methods of intervention.
• Conduct thorough psychosocial assessments on families.
• Develop person-centered, strength-based case plans.
• Assess family environment to determine potential or imminent threat to child permanency and stability.
• Maintain up-to-date records of all aspects of case management and prepare reports and correspondence.
• Travel to include transportation of children to parents/sponsor on rotation with other positions.
• Perform other duties as requested by the assigned supervisor and or management.

Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities.
Competencies: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs workflows and procedures.
• Communications - Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in written form. Expresses ideas and thoughts verbally. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses. Pursues training and development opportunities. Seeks feedback to improve performance. Shares expertise with others. Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Dependability - Commits to doing the best job possible. Follow instructions. Keep commitments. Meets attendance and punctuality guidelines. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Takes responsibility for own actions.
• Managing Customer Focus - Develops new approaches to meeting customer needs. Establishes customer service standards. Monitors customer satisfaction. Promotes customer focus. Provides training in customer service delivery.
• Planning and Organization - Integrates changes smoothly. Plans for additional resources. Prioritizes
  and plans work activities. Sets goals and objectives. Uses time efficiently. Works in an organized
  manner.
• Problem Solving - Develops alternative solutions. Gathers and analyzes information skillfully. Identifies problems in a timely manner. Resolves problems in early stages. Works well in group problem solving situations.
• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential function.
Requirement: Must be at least 21 years of age.

Education/Experience: Bachelor's degree from four-year college or university; and one to two years related experience and/or training.
Language Ability: Read, analyze and interpret business, professional, technical or governmental documents. Write reports, business correspondence and procedure manuals. Effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, customers and the public.
Mathematical Ability: Add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions and decimals. Compute rate, ratio and percent, and draw and interpret bar graphs.
Reasoning Ability: Define problems, collect data, establish facts and draw valid conclusions. Interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
Computer Skills:

• Proficiency in general office software including MS Word, MS Excel, and MS Outlook

Certificates and Licenses:

• None

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.
Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must be able to occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. There are no specific vision abilities required by this job.
The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Incumbents will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor.

Marsell Benefits:

• Medical

• Vision

• Dental

• 401 (k) - immediate eligibility!

• 401 (k) company matching

• Paid Time Off (PTO)

• Paid Holidays

• Flexible Spending Account

• Life Insurance (Company Paid)

• Voluntary Life Insurance (Employee Paid)

• Employee Assistance Program

• Employee Wellness Day(s)