Case Manager-Exempt

Uplifting the human spirit is a lofty statement for any organization to promote as their objective, especially given the challenging world we live in today. Quality health and human services for individuals, families and communities in need are a priceless resource.

This position will supervise and manage the support staff necessary to deliver the services described.

* Manage assigned case load; maintain all documentation and required time lines for clients pertaining to case load. * Participate in recommendation process to the immediate supervisor, Program Coordinator, and other staff as appropriate. * Review each employee’s job performance on a yearly basis (or more often if necessary). Make recommendations to the immediate supervisor regarding employee advancement and retention. * Responsible for maintaining appoints, schedules and documentation of case load. * Develop staff work schedule and assign daily responsibilities to ensure proper coverage for all shifts. * Ensure that all shift duties are completed in a timely manner and in accordance with WestCare procedures. * Participate in clinical staffing decisions regarding the patients’ current strengths and resources and their need for additional resources. * Complete documentation of services on provided forms in a timely manner. * Provides input into the patient’s treatment needs and disposition. *Assists other WestCare staff as needed in a collaborative manner to promote cooperation and portray a professional image to the community. * Embrace and embody the mission, vision, guiding principles, clinical vision and goals of WestCare Foundation.

* Ability to work collaboratively with others in a manner that is pleasant and professional. * Strong time management skills. * Ability to work well in a team environment. * Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion. * Ability to operate a computer and complete documents in Microsoft Word program formats or the ability to learn. * Ability to respond as needed to crisis situations in an efficient manner. * Ability to complete work tasks within scheduled work hours. * Excellent verbal and written communication skills. * Willing to seek out new work projects and contribute ideas and efforts to the constant improvement of WestCare services. **Education:** * A minimum of a Bachelors degree in Social Work; or a Bachelors degree with a social work major; orworking towards a degree in social work; or comparable years of qualifying experience