Case Management

PROGRAM and PURPOSE

Case management is the process used by human services professionals to assess, plan, implement, coordinate, monitor and evaluate the options and services being provided. It is not a profession in itself, but a process used within one's profession. It is a means of attaining optimum levels of service through the use of advocacy, communication, education, identification of resources and service facilitation. This course will help individuals responsible for case management functions to identify appropriate providers and facilities throughout the provision of services and to ensure that available resources are being used in a timely and cost effective manner.

INTENDED PARTICIPANTS

• Entry-level human services professionals
• Supervisors and managers who have the responsibility for
  overseeing case management function
• Individuals seeking careers or career advancement in human services

Case management function will be presented in a manner that can be applied in a wide variety of human services organizations and with a broad spectrum of clients: elderly, youth, homeless, indigent, offenders, etc.

COURSE OVERVIEW

Family, Community and Environmental Strengths:
A Strengths-Based Approach

• Assessments
• Responding to Client Needs
• Work and Work Ethic
• Confronting Substance Abuse and Mental Health Issues
• Making the Most of Community Resources
• Conflict Resolution and Crisis Intervention: Handling Emergencies
• Management Issues

FORMAT
Sessions will be interactive. Participants will be engaged in role playing, discussion, and experiential activities. They will be provided with opportunities to practice the skills that are being learned.

FACULTY
Jacqui Colyer, MSW, Training and Consultation Specialist, has extensive experience as a casse manager and trainer of case managers.

Those successfully completing the course will receive a certificate of achievement in Case Management Training from Barry University and three continuing education units.

Session Information for - MIAMI DADE COUNTY - Fall 2009 $800 tuition (includes all course study material) FIVE SATURDAY SESSIONS Barry University- Miami Shores Campus October 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31 Saturday sessions are scheduled from 9:00 AM- 4:00 PM. Jackie Colyer, Instructor Click here to download the registration form. For more information contact the person listed on the Registration form, for the site that you are interested in, or contact Helen Carlson at: 727-394-6008 or e-mail hcarlson@mail.barry.edu

Interested in holding these classes on-site at your work place?  Get together with a minimum of 10 colleagues and coworkers.  For more information contact ACE Institute for Training and Professional Development at 305 788 7935 or Email skaye@mail.barry.edu