Job/Position DescriptionPerforms highly complex (senior-level) case management work. Work involves reviewing and tracking case management activities; and assisting in developing goals, objectives, and procedures. May supervise the work of others. Works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Work focuses on the development and oversight of DFPS temporary emergency service locations. Actively evaluates, problem-solves, and coordinates with designated caseworkers and other professionals to help ensure that children and youth in temporary DFPS supervision receive needed services and supports. Actively collaborates with casework, placement services, and other staff to help meet the needs of youth and address identified barriers to placement. Work involves rapport-building, developing healthy routines, deploying effective motivational approaches for youth with complex needs, and active efforts to transition youth to appropriate placement. Personal conduct promotes safety, coordination, and healthy collaboration. Provides direct care and supervision of children and youth who are temporarily without placements at designated DFPS temporary emergency service locations to help achieve specific youth goals and outcomes. Promotes a positive culture as well as a healthy environment for both staff and youth.Coordinates with internal and external service providers to identify and support youthsand#146; strengths and preferences, address barriers to placement, support smooth transitions, and avoid future placement disruption. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.Essential Job FunctionsConducts and/or coordinates the development and implementation of clientsand#146; service and treatment plans.and#149;Coordinates with others the development and implementation of specific resources, services, daily care and overall supervision needed by children in temporary emergency locations. and#149;Implements procedures that keep the environment free of safety hazards including identification and reporting of potential safety hazards.and#149;Conducts and coordinates with a wide variety of entities the development and implementation of action plans to maintain a well-functioning collaborative environment.and#149;Administers and secures medications when needed and provides first aid when needed.and#149;Monitors, redirects, de-escalates, and intervenes as necessary on an individual or group basis in support of youth service and/or treatment plans.and#149;Seeks care and consultation as appropriate in the event of an urgent or emergent medical or behavioral health situation.and#149;Consistently documents medication administration, youth behavior, progress and unusual incidents according to policy.and#149;Provides supervision, daily care, and transportation for children and youth that support individual needs, general site activities, and service and/or treatment plans. and#149;Consolidates and reviews case related documentation and information in IMPACT of children and youth without placement to help identify and link youth with resources and services needed. Conducts and/or coordinates transition planning to ensure continuity of care and management of risk factors.and#149;Participates with assigned case management, as needed, to review incoming referrals, helps make case and room assignments, and updates other staff regarding the needs and preferences of youth entering or leaving the temporary eme https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=600051 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.