Case Manager - Healthy Families (Viroqua)

BASIC PURPOSE: Partner with families of children 0-5 as they tackle life's stressors by home visiting through the Healthy Families America model.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Provide direct services to individuals and families referred to the Healthy Families program; in accordance to Healthy Families America’s Best Practice Standards; maintaining a reliable level of attendance necessary to perform the job; scheduling to be based on what best meets the needs of our participants and Family & Children’s Center.
2. Interview and assess family history and strengths of those families newly referred to Healthy Families Program.
3. Adequately plan and prepare for each weekly visit with referred and enrolled families
4. Record visits and activities, within 48 hours, in the EHR system.
5. Attend and participate in staff meetings.
6. Review case updates with clinical supervisor.
7. Complete 40 hours per year staff development (20 for part/time) including a diversity credit, Blood borne Pathogen credit, wellness/self-care credit, CMS (billing fraud) training, abuse/neglect indicators & reporting requirements and continuing education in topics directly related to this position.