Blended Case Manager Job at Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health
Description:
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
EXPERIENCE: Experience a plus
Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children
Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
Do you have a passion for helping families build strong, healthy and supportive relationships? Are you energetic, have good problem solving skills and are able to advocate for others?
If you answered YES to either of these questions, then consider joining our Devereux Advanced Behavioral Health team!
Being a Blended Case Manager has its Advantages
We Offer:
- Interaction with all levels of care with ability to work independently and also part of a case management team
- Flexible Schedule
- Gain valuable knowledge of mental health and social services systems
- Given company phone and laptop. Use of company car
- Ability to work remotely as needed depending on needs and preferences of caseload
- Benefit eligibility after 30 days of employment (1st day of the 1st pay period after 30 days)
As a Case Manager you will:
- Advocate and provide problem resolution for needed services to education, housing, mental health, employment, health care, legal aid and social skills.
- Help children 2-21 years of age and their families to navigate the world of Social Services.
- We work collaboratively with family members, funders and service providers to advocate on behalf of the child, ensuring care is coordinated and is effective and responsive to the needs of each child we serve.
- Maintain children in the community setting and allow for transfer of skills to families to become self-sufficient in accessing services independently.
The home office is located in Malvern, PA however this position primarily works in the community and visiting the homes of assigned clients- mostly in the Chester County area. Vehicles are provided for work travel.
Devereux Pennsylvania Children’s Services (DPACS) serves children, adolescents and young adults with autism spectrum disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, behavioral, emotional and psychiatric challenges and disorders. Located in West Chester and Malvern Pennsylvania, services provided include psychiatric residential treatment (PRTF), residential treatment (RTF), acute inpatient psychiatric hospital (AIP), assessment services, community-based mental health services, community-based employment training and social skills training, and approved private school educational services to male and female children and adolescents (6-21 years of age) with diagnoses of intellectual disabilities, autism spectrum disorders, concomitant psychiatric and behavioral challenges often associated with experiencing some level of trauma in their lives.
keywords: case management, DPACS, assistance, social work, adolescents, family support
Qualifications:
EDUCATION: BA/BS undergraduate degree in a Human Services discipline or BA degree in another field other than human services, with at least 12 credits in human services
EXPERIENCE: Experience a plus
Devereux requires all individuals interviewing for a position involving contact with children to complete The Diana Screen, a screening that assesses a candidate’s understanding of appropriate boundaries between adults and children
Devereux is committed to the health and safety of our staff. All Devereux centers have formal infectious-disease and emergency-management plans tailored to specifically address the unique aspects of communicable disease prevention including COVID-19.
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) COVID-19 vaccine mandate requires staff without an approved medical or religious exemption to be fully vaccinated to be employed in this program. If you are fully vaccinated, you will need to provide proof of COVID-19 vaccination or have an approved medical or religious exemption prior to starting.
Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization. Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse, and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible.
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