Case Review Coordinator

 

Athens County Children Services

POSITION: Case Review Coordinator (posting #142182)

SALARY:     $21.00-$24.68/hr., commensurate with experience

The Case Review Coordinator manages and facilitates a variety of agency case reviews which promote quality services, adherence to state and federal rules and promotes best practice standards for services to children and families.  The Case Review Coordinator participates in the monitoring of agency practice and outcomes.

• FULL-TIME positions, working 40-hours per work week.
• Regularly scheduled within the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Some weekend work may be required.
• The supervisor may require the worker to utilize an Alternative Work Site.

Excellent Benefits Include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurances
• Paid $30,000 life insurance policy
• OPERS (Ohio Public Employees Retirement System)
• 12 paid holidays
• 15 days paid sick leave
• 4 personal days
• Possibility of vacation cash out
• Possibility of hybrid work environment
• Monthly phone stipend reimbursement
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Achieve Civil Servant status after 180-day probationary period

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related degree
• 3 years of ongoing court involved casework experience
• Valid driver’s license and Ohio Revised Code (ORC) compliant auto insurance
• Candidate must pass a comprehensive background assessment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Licensed Social Worker

**Applications accepted until ALL positions filled.**

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ACCS is an EEO & Trauma Informed Employer.

FULL-JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Definition

To manage and facilitate a variety of agency case reviews which promote quality services, adherence to state and federal rules and promotes best practice standards for services to children and families. The Case Review Coordinator participates in the monitoring of agency practice and outcomes.

Reports To

The Case Review Coordinator reports to the Deputy Director.

Employment Status

This is a full-time position carrying a 40-hour per week work regularly scheduled within the hours of 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday thru Friday, except legal holidays, with flexibility of early morning or evening hours as needed to complete job responsibilities. Some weekend work may be required. The supervisor may expect the worker to use an Alternative Work Site.

Principal Responsibilities

1) Perform Case Management Services

• Facilitate and monitor agency quality review systems.
• Facilitate and monitor agency case review system for children in custody.
• Facilitate and monitor agency case review system for children prior to removal or at risk of removal.
• Facilitate and monitor agency Semi-Annual Reviews/90 Day case review for in-home and custody cases.
• Facilitate, monitor, and document Family Team Meeting and Permanency Roundtable meetings based on best practice models.
• Make home visits with families and other participants before the FTM to prepare for the meeting.
• Provide on-call agency service for after-hours coverage as determined by the first call beeper rotation.
• Schedule meetings/case reviews in the family home or in the community when appropriate to meet the needs of the family.
• Manage groups with objectivity and respect and ensure meetings are completed timely.
• Stay abreast of current best practice and lead initiatives within the agency.

2) Perform Assessments

• Monitor and provide data relating to practice and rule compliance issues.
• Identify specific practice or rule compliance issues which need to be addressed by the agency. Example CPOE, CAPMIS, SACWIS.
• Review data applying to rules and practice pieces and measure outcomes.
• Coach staff on application and measurement of practice pieces, forms, and documentation.
• Coach staff on leading child and family meetings.
• Review agency case records to measure for quality and compliance.

3) Present Information

• Maintain written summaries of various reviews and meetings.
• Document the planning that comes out of the meeting into a document format.
• Provide copies of the plan to the necessary parties.
• Responsible for ensuring proper documentation and managing the information in the case records.
• Provide reports/training to staff, regionally and or at state meetings about practice issues, and or work on state committee.
• Testify in court.

4) Collaborate and Coordinate with Multiple Stakeholders

• Manage systems of planning, notification, and documentation of various agency case reviews.
• Responsible for the scheduling of various agency reviews including Semi-Annual Reviews (SAR’s), 90 Day Case Reviews, Case Reviews, Family Team Meetings, Permanency Roundtables, Matching Meetings.
• Responsible to ensure, or work with the assigned clerical staff to ensure, notice to all appropriate parties, and documentation of those efforts.
• Follow the necessary steps for paper flow with reviews filed in court, and copies forwarded to the necessary parties.
• Participate in agency initiatives as assigned.
• Participate in coverage for the team.
• Attend team meetings.
• Attend specific job-related training.
• Attend state committee meetings as assigned as a participant.

5) Utilize Appropriate Supervision

• Meet with supervisor regularly (bi-weekly) as scheduled to discuss work management, case direction, issues, and questions.
• Share records, letters, case information with supervisor.
• Share information with supervisor on independent decision making. Develop agenda for supervisory conferences.
• Consult with supervisor on a regular basis regarding scheduled meetings.
• Share all records and casework activity with supervisor.
• Discuss case dispositions and resolutions prior to entering data systems.
• Show balance between over-dependence on supervisor and independence in decision making.
• Utilize supervision during crisis situations.
• Prepare an individualized training plan along with supervisor and show ability to evaluate own practice.
• Participate in and contribute to agency meetings, discussions, and conferences.
• Discuss information entered data systems and monitored for quality and compliance.
• Attend staff meetings and required in-service training.
• Consult with supervisor and assistant prosecuting attorney.
• Review recruitment ideas and plans with supervisor on a regular basis.
• Keep supervisor informed of critical issues that may arise between scheduled conferences.
• Other Duties and Responsibilities
• This position requires that the Caseworker be flexible in performing infrequent duties, not already listed, which are necessary to support the mission of the agency.

Essential Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to maintain relations with other social agencies, public officials, and general public.
• Knowledge of child development and the effects of abuse and neglect.
• Knowledge of parenting skills and appropriate disciplining techniques.
• Knowledge of child behavior patterns and environmental factors.
• Awareness of local cultural norms and values.
• Proficiency in interviewing skills, listening, and obtaining information.
• Ability to gather knowledge of family’s strengths and concerns and problem identification.
• Evaluation and assessment of family dynamics.
• Knowledge of social work methods, techniques, and practices.
• Knowledge of legal requirements and court procedures.
• Time management and organizational skills
• Effective written and verbal skills.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.
• Demonstrate knowledge of crisis-intervention and mediation skills.
• Knowledge of agency policies, procedures, standards and ODJFS rules.
• Effective engagement and communication skills with teens.
• Knowledge of community resources for employment, education, housing, health care, mental health and community supports.
• Knowledge of crisis intervention and mediation
• Knowledge of trauma informed care principles and practices.
• Ability to provide direction and mentoring to staff within the unit.
• Knowledge of current ORC laws and local court procedures.
• Ability to prepare accurate and informative social case records.
• Ability to handle high levels of stress.
• Basic knowledge of child welfare practice and goals.
• Ability to work independently, with a team, and with supervision.
• Knowledge of the Ohio’s legal definitions of physical abuse, sexual abuse, neglect, dependency, and endangerment.
• Knowledge of the need to maintain strict confidentiality regarding the agency’s caseload.
• Knowledge of the impact of drugs on individuals and families and methods of intervention.
• Ability to break down information in incremental steps through discussion and demonstration and share this with the family.
• To develop relationships with families and support staff.
• Ability to work with the public.
• Knowledge of permanency planning issues, theories, and principles
• Apply ethical standard as established by the NASW.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and meet program goals, responsibilities, and deadlines.
• Must have demonstrated knowledge of the following: problem solving, budgeting, adult learning strategies, facilitation skills, and training skills and techniques.