Morrison Child and Family Services
Placement Case Manager
Morrison Child and Family Services, Portland, Oregon, United States, 97204
Job Title:
Placement Case Manager
Department/Program:
Foster Care/Respite Program
Reports to:
Foster Care Program Director
Work location:
Sandy Admin Building/Hybrid
FLSA status:
Non-Exempt, Full-time
Salary:
$21.85/hr - $24.08/hr
Morrison Child and Family Services: We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non‑profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma‑informed care:
Nonviolence:
being safe and doing the right thing
Emotional Intelligence:
managing our feelings so we don't hurt ourselves or others
Social Learning:
respecting and sharing ideas of our teams
Democracy:
shared decision making whenever possible
Open Communication:
saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it
Social Responsibility:
everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture
Growth and Change:
creating hope for our clients and ourselves
Job Summary The Placement Case Manager is responsible for ensuring clinical oversight for coordinating and scheduling respite placements for children ages 3 – 18 with our certified resource/respite homes providing respite care. The role participates as part of the team supporting children in care and their biological/foster placements. The position is responsible for assisting with respite parent supervision, respite home safety checks, and facilitate/attend program support and attends training meetings along with respite providers. Responsible for collection, clinical review, and upload of respite reports to client files. Engaged with potential, new, and existing resource parents. Partner with client caregivers and clinical team coordinating respite intake process, ongoing eligibility, and respite matching. Participation required of resource home recruitment and after hours on‑call rotation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule respite placements of client with appropriate and available respite homes
Coordinate pre‑respite meetings and post‑placement debriefings, as needed
Timely and effective communication to client’s caregivers and mental health therapists regarding access to respite services, and inquiries of program eligibility
Understand client intake/referral paperwork for eligibility for respite services for those authorized for services
Provide training for respite parents and support facilitation of PCRC monthly support nights
Ensure respite placements and requests are entered in client electronic record
Responsible for collection, clinical review, uploading of respite reports, and incident reports to client files
Ensure accuracy of monthly billing reports for respite provider monthly invoices
Assess respite provider’s capacity to be trauma‑informed in working with clients with severe mental health
Conduct respite home visits to verify safety standards are maintained and submit written documentation of the visit.
Participate in resource home recruitment events and program outreach for Morrison Respite programs
Model safe language and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with peers, resource parents and clients
Intervene and provide support when staff, families, or clients demonstrate unsafe language or behaviors
Maintains confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries
Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
Participate in staff development, in‑services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma‑informed behavioral healthcare organization.
Other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department
Competencies
Familiarity with Child Welfare system, specialized care and treatment needs of Foster children and youth
Familiar with Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to Licensed Child Caring Agencies and Behavioral Rehabilitation Services
Familiarity with and ability to train/coach respite providers for compliance on Medicaid documentation standards for BRS programs related to home safety standards
Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures in human service settings
Knowledge of case practice, screening, assessment and case planning for children in service systems
Knowledge of child serving system and community resources for children
Required Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or allied field from an accredited college or university and two years in the care and treatment of children and young adults
Attained age 21 years or older before first day of employment in position (ORR)
Basic computer skills in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and email.
Preferred Position Qualifications
Master’s in Social Work or related field
Supervision of staff or lead experience
Experience in residential treatment setting
Bilingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish.
Other Requirements
Able to work shift hours and days, as assigned. Position requires occasional support to on‑call after hours support line, recruitment events participation weekend and evening work.
Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history and child abuse background investigation
For positions that require driving
Hold a valid drivers’ license. Must be licensed in Oregon or Washington within 30 days of hire
If driving personal vehicle, must maintain minimum auto insurance policy
Working Conditions
Environment:
Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.
Mental demands:
Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.
Physical demands:
Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.
All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard‑setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma‑informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma‑informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.
We are an
Affirmative Action Plan Employer . Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our
Affirmative Action Plan , Morrison uses E‑Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer‑Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long‑Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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Placement Case Manager
Department/Program:
Foster Care/Respite Program
Reports to:
Foster Care Program Director
Work location:
Sandy Admin Building/Hybrid
FLSA status:
Non-Exempt, Full-time
Salary:
$21.85/hr - $24.08/hr
Morrison Child and Family Services: We are a Joint Commission and Sanctuary accredited non‑profit organization that provides a comprehensive array of services to children, adolescents, and their families. As an agency, Morrison, its team members, and clients commit to the following values of trauma‑informed care:
Nonviolence:
being safe and doing the right thing
Emotional Intelligence:
managing our feelings so we don't hurt ourselves or others
Social Learning:
respecting and sharing ideas of our teams
Democracy:
shared decision making whenever possible
Open Communication:
saying what we mean and not being mean when we say it
Social Responsibility:
everyone makes a contribution to the organizational culture
Growth and Change:
creating hope for our clients and ourselves
Job Summary The Placement Case Manager is responsible for ensuring clinical oversight for coordinating and scheduling respite placements for children ages 3 – 18 with our certified resource/respite homes providing respite care. The role participates as part of the team supporting children in care and their biological/foster placements. The position is responsible for assisting with respite parent supervision, respite home safety checks, and facilitate/attend program support and attends training meetings along with respite providers. Responsible for collection, clinical review, and upload of respite reports to client files. Engaged with potential, new, and existing resource parents. Partner with client caregivers and clinical team coordinating respite intake process, ongoing eligibility, and respite matching. Participation required of resource home recruitment and after hours on‑call rotation.
Duties and Responsibilities
Schedule respite placements of client with appropriate and available respite homes
Coordinate pre‑respite meetings and post‑placement debriefings, as needed
Timely and effective communication to client’s caregivers and mental health therapists regarding access to respite services, and inquiries of program eligibility
Understand client intake/referral paperwork for eligibility for respite services for those authorized for services
Provide training for respite parents and support facilitation of PCRC monthly support nights
Ensure respite placements and requests are entered in client electronic record
Responsible for collection, clinical review, uploading of respite reports, and incident reports to client files
Ensure accuracy of monthly billing reports for respite provider monthly invoices
Assess respite provider’s capacity to be trauma‑informed in working with clients with severe mental health
Conduct respite home visits to verify safety standards are maintained and submit written documentation of the visit.
Participate in resource home recruitment events and program outreach for Morrison Respite programs
Model safe language and demonstrate appropriate boundaries with peers, resource parents and clients
Intervene and provide support when staff, families, or clients demonstrate unsafe language or behaviors
Maintains confidentiality and appropriate professional boundaries
Demonstrate a commitment to developing a thorough knowledge and application of the Sanctuary model and other organizational policies & practices.
Participate in staff development, in‑services, and training related to workplace effectiveness; model professional behaviors and implement improvements to business practices with awareness of their impact in a trauma‑informed behavioral healthcare organization.
Other duties as assigned to ensure successful operation of program/department
Competencies
Familiarity with Child Welfare system, specialized care and treatment needs of Foster children and youth
Familiar with Oregon Administrative Rules pertaining to Licensed Child Caring Agencies and Behavioral Rehabilitation Services
Familiarity with and ability to train/coach respite providers for compliance on Medicaid documentation standards for BRS programs related to home safety standards
Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality policies and procedures in human service settings
Knowledge of case practice, screening, assessment and case planning for children in service systems
Knowledge of child serving system and community resources for children
Required Position Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or allied field from an accredited college or university and two years in the care and treatment of children and young adults
Attained age 21 years or older before first day of employment in position (ORR)
Basic computer skills in word processing, databases, spreadsheets, and email.
Preferred Position Qualifications
Master’s in Social Work or related field
Supervision of staff or lead experience
Experience in residential treatment setting
Bilingual in Spanish and English, written, read and verbal. Must clear a language proficiency test for Spanish.
Other Requirements
Able to work shift hours and days, as assigned. Position requires occasional support to on‑call after hours support line, recruitment events participation weekend and evening work.
Able to pass a comprehensive criminal history and child abuse background investigation
For positions that require driving
Hold a valid drivers’ license. Must be licensed in Oregon or Washington within 30 days of hire
If driving personal vehicle, must maintain minimum auto insurance policy
Working Conditions
Environment:
Work is done in clinical offices, community settings, including Morrison Residential, administration buildings, public locations, and social service sites. Breaks and meals are subject to interruption. Universal Precautions and remaining alert to the environment are critical to address the potential for violent behavior, exposure to disease, biohazards, noise, and contaminants.
Mental demands:
Work assigned is diverse and may involve addressing new and unique circumstances. The work might be unpredictable and disrupts planned tasks, requiring flexible time management.
Physical demands:
Ability to remain calm and emotionally available serving youth, adults and or families who have experienced trauma. Proficient with office equipment and physical movement. Ability to perform physical interventions if needed in accordance with program and training. Physical dexterity for reaching, stooping, and repetitive wrist and hand motions.
All Morrison programs and services are accredited by The Joint Commission, a nationally recognized standard‑setting and accreditation body for health care. Morrison is also certified as a trauma‑informed organization by the Sanctuary Institute. Certification recognizes our dedication to providing a trauma‑informed culture and environment for children, families and staff through implementing Sanctuary values, commitments, and tools.
We are an
Affirmative Action Plan Employer . Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other protected characteristic. In compliance with our
Affirmative Action Plan , Morrison uses E‑Verify to determine employment eligibility after an offer is accepted.
Applications will be reviewed as received. Morrison reserves the right to make a hiring decision at any point during the posting period.
Morrison employees are offered a variety of benefits including Medical, Vision, Dental, Flexible Spending Accounts, Employer‑Paid Life, Accidental Death and Dismemberment and Long‑Term Disability, and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
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