THE COMPANY
Since 1987, RISE has provided practical, professional, and personal growth opportunities for children, adults, and their families. With our innovative approach, we are dedicated to transforming the lives of the individuals and families we serve through the delivery of person-centered services.
Our services have expanded from moving individuals living in institutions to family settings into supporting adults and children with highly diverse support needs in a wide variety of homes and community-based settings.
THE POSITION
The Case Manager is responsible for supporting children, youth and families who are referred to RISE Idaho Family Services to ensure they have the coordination and resources necessary to be successful. Services include, but are not limited to, permanency support, treatment foster care, and support for youth transitioning out of foster care/kinship/adoption into adulthood.
Case Manager will coordinate and collaborate with families initially and ongoing to assess the need for support/services. Case Manager will provide relevant, community-specific referrals and resources to families for a variety of supports, including but not limited to, mental health resources, developmental services, support groups, etc. Case Manager will be well versed in adoption, foster care, and/or permanency related issues, trauma-informed care and cultural competency and will use this knowledge in delivering high-quality, professional services and supports to families statewide.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Initiate telephone, email or face-to-face contact with each child/youth assigned based on requirements per contract or licensing
- Initiate ongoing and frequent communication with all parties involved in the child’s life and treatment
- Participate with the child and family team in developing, monitoring and reviewing of treatment plans
- Work closely in collaboration with team members and other community providers to ensure the child and family have access to the information and resources necessary
- Chart all case management activities accurately and timely to ensure payment from insurance/payer sources
- Act as a point of contact and build influential relationships during the selection process
- Act as an appropriate role model in using appropriate language, dress, manners, and in showing respect