Job: Recreational Children’s Case Manager

Summary: Provides age-appropriate recreational activities, field trips and programming for children age birth to 17 years, in a residential setting. Activities are designed to promote social, developmental and emotional growth. Provide advocacy and case management services for child residents.

Major Responsibilities:

Conduct individual interviews with children for rapport building, protection planning, case management and evaluation purposes.

Evaluate child behaviors and develop appropriate service plans.

Conduct individual interviews with moms for intake and case management related to children’s needs.

Plan and facilitate educational support groups for children in age-appropriate groups.

Attend weekly case review to give/receive client information.

Provide structured activities for children of all ages participating in the evening recreation program.

Assess the need for CPS involvement based on guidelines established by the Texas Family Code.

Plan, develop and implement age-appropriate crafts, group games and projects for all ages of children.

Ensure the safety of all kids in care for both on and off site activities.

Plan and engage in stimulating play with all children in care.

Inform supervisor of needed equipment and supplies for the facilitation of games and activities. Ensure the upkeep and safe-handling of all shelter property.

Assist in the scheduling and maintenance of program volunteers. Greet volunteers, provide them with information regarding the planned activity structure and informally monitor their tasks.

Provide appropriate intervention for children who have suffered extreme emotional stress and may display emotional and/or physical acting out behaviors.

Must be able to maintain a calm and soothing atmosphere for children in care and a courteous attitude with children and their parents.

Follow directives of immediate supervisor inside agency established guidelines to administer only age appropriate disciplinary techniques (ex. warning system, time-out, removal of privileges).

Complete daily file documentation and reporting in an accurate and timely manner.

Assist youth with homework and monitor computer use.

Develop and implement a sports program to allow youth to experience different activities.

Assist with program goal evaluation process.

Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Education, Physical Education or related field required. Knowledge of case management practices required, related experience preferred. Previous experience with group games and structured activity facilitation with children is preferred. Sports program design, implementation and/or facilitation experience preferred. Must have experience working with children and be sensitive to the dynamics of domestic violence. Must be able to maintain structure in a crisis environment and work effectively with multiple children in a residential setting. Must possess knowledge of developmental stages, age-appropriate activities and care guidelines for children. Must have valid driver license and automotive liability insurance.