CSEC Social Services Case Manager (Commercially Sexually Exploited Children)

Overview

SUMMARY:

The CSEC Social Services Case Manager will support the Pechanga Child & Family Services Department (“PCFS”) by developing and implementing programs for the System of Care in the areas of prevention, intervention, and wellness. In addition, manage a caseload and provide case management duties, assessment, and referrals while under the direction and supervision of the Director of PCFS.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Develops and implements a case management plan in collaboration with the member, and any other professionals and service agencies to address the member needs.
• Assess and develop a care plan, which identifies pertinent problems and needs, realistic goals to be accomplished and the specific action to be taken in resolution of the problems and/or needs upon admission of each new client.
• Document progress notes, which relate to each resident’s care plan when necessary and within policy timeframes.
• Develop and implement programming for youth drug prevention initiatives, wellness, mentoring, and other programs affiliated with the System of Care and Community Cares initiative.
• Participate in case conferences, school conferences, Child & Family Team meetings (CFT) and court appearances with the family as requested.
• Provide information or refer individuals to public or private social services agencies or community services for assistance
• Referring consortium and community services, then monitoring these services and overseeing the client’s satisfaction with these social services
• Communicating with clients when issues arise to provide support, advocacy and clarification of issues• Knowledge of applicable state, and federal regulations
• Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance; and the ability to legally operate a motor vehicle.
• Candidate must have access to own transportation to make visits and transport clients.
• Must have the ability to meet with clients inside and outside of the office.
• Must adhere to all policies and procedures of the Pechanga Tribal Government.

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Master’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services, social sciences, business or public administration or related discipline preferred; OR
• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with major course work in social services, social sciences, business or public administration or related discipline required.
• Three to five years of social services experience with three or more years of case management experience required.
• Computer proficiency with MS Office to include Word, Excel, Outlook and PowerPoint
• Knowledge and experience in case management.
• Must have to ability to complete all required documentation, meet appropriate deadlines, provide client follow-up, and complete outcome evaluations.
• Ability to speak with clients and understand their needs.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate, problem solve, and work effectively with people.
• Excellent organizational skill with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Must have excellent oral and written communication skills, with strong proofreading abilities and accurate grammar.
• This position must comply with the Pechanga Tribal Government’s Drug-Free Workplace Policy. This includes: pre-employment testing, post-accident or injury, and random testing.
• Must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation.

BENEFITS:
The Pechanga Band offers a comprehensive and competitive benefit package for all full-time employees. Benefits include the following:
• Paid Time Off – Vacation, Sick and Holiday pay
• Retirement – 401(k) retirement plan with a generous employer match
• Health & Wellness Coverage – Medical, dental and vision coverage
• Life and Long Term Disability – $25,000 employer paid life and Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Healthcare and Dependent care reimbursement accounts
• Supplemental Life and Accidental Death and Dismemberment (AD&D) Insurance
• Supplemental Coverage – Disability, Accident, Cancer, Life, and Hospital Confinement
• Legal Shield and Identity Shield
• Pet Insurance
• Education Reimbursement Opportunities – For pre-approved specific, job related education
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – Face-to-face counseling, Legal assistance, Financial assistance, ID recovery, Tobacco cessation, Dependent care and Daily living resources, and Crisis consultation

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