Job/Position DescriptionPerforms highly advanced and/or supervisory (senior-level) case management work. Work involves coordinating and evaluating case management and site activities; developing and implementing goals, objectives, and procedures; and evaluating outcome measures for the site. May supervise the work of others. Works under minimal supervision, with extensive 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 FunctionsCoordinates and evaluates case management, activities, and documentation.and#149;Coordinates with others to identify and ensure the provision of the specific resources, services, daily care and overall supervision needed by children in temporary emergency locations. and#149;Develops options, coordinates with a wide variety of entities, and implements action plans to maintain a well-functioning collaborative environment.and#149;Evaluates and makes recommendations for targeted changes in methods, procedures and/or documentation to improve specific elements of operations, services, and activities. 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. Coordinates and evaluates 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, make case and room assignments, and updates other staff regarding the needs and preferences of youth entering or leaving the temporary emergency services location. and#149;Participates or leads in the development of service plans and safety plans as needed for newly served youth. Updates these plans as needed.and#149;Collaborates and works with caseworkers, external service providers, and management to address barriers to placement and address the needs of children and youth during transitions out of the temporary emergency services location. and#149;Collaborates with caseworkers, external service providers, and management to provide post-placement support as needed. Monitors the development and implementation of clientsand#146; servi https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=604662 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.