Denise Cordova

• Conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information, and establish program goals for UC
• Provide case management services and support to foster care parents and families and UAC in accordance to licensing standards, ORR Cooperative Agreement, ORR policies and procedures, agency and CARF standards, and funding requirements
• Provide direct care services to the UC; interact with UC in the foster care home and outside activities
• Complete Preliminary Service Plan (PSP) within 72 hours of UC placement
• Coordinate any identified needs for minor through community-based services
• Complete ORR Initial Service Plan (ISP) and assessment within 7 days of UC placement
• Review and complete placement packet with foster parents and UC
• Conduct initial 7 days visit and monthly home visits for assigned caseload to assess UC’s mental, emotional, and social well-being
• Other duties and projects as assigned

• Meet all federal and state regulatory guidelines and standards that are applicable to this position

•Maintain a case load in accordance with agency policies and procedures and licensing and contract standards

•Participate in workshops, seminars, education programs and other activities that promote professional growth and development

•Maintain a minimum number of weekly contacts with children and families

•Continually assess ongoing changes in behavior, circumstances or conditions that may affect child safety

•Provide feedback and support to crisis line staff to ensure an appropriate response to crisis calls, families' needs are addressed through best possible supports, and follow ups are conducted as needed

•Engage and involve children and their sponsors in the casework process

•Document progress that children and their family/sponsors make toward risk reduction, achievement of service goals and positive case outcomes

•Compile, prepare, submit, and maintain accurate records, files, forms, statistics, and additional information in accordance with agency policies, licensing and/or contract requirements

•Participate in weekly case staffing with case managers, case aides and contracted staff in the assigned region

• Supervise children, using actions to ensure the safety and well-being of each child, effectively communicate facility and programmatic behavioral expectations and limitations to children, and maintain compliance with agency policies and procedures.

• Provide general clerical support to case managers, clinicians, and shelter as assigned
• Maintain a comprehensive filing system and be able to locate and retrieve information from files as directed.

• Supported student learning objectives through personalized and small group assistance
• Documented student progress and communicated with parents to keep informed.