Case Manager

Justice Resource Institute•Taunton, MA

13d•$20 - $26

About The Position

Are you the Case Manager we’ve been searching for? In this role, you will have the opportunity to share your passion for helping others by working with our youth! JRI's Partnership for Prevention and Positive Youth Development (P3) program helps young people and their families by providing extra support and guidance. Case Managers work with families, schools, and community partners to create plans that meet each child’s needs. They offer help with school, connect families to resources, and organize activities to keep kids engaged. The goal is to build strong relationships and make sure families get the right support at the right time.

Requirements

Must be 21 years or older.
Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work or related field.
Experience working directly with youth, families, and substance use issues.
Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
Demonstrated knowledge about the community served and the available resources.
Background and driving record checks will be performed.

Responsibilities

Conduct regular case management meetings with parents/caregivers, key personnel from the school, law enforcement, other stakeholders and the youth, as appropriate, to discuss progress toward client-centered goals and to modify individual service plans as needed.
Perform intake interviews, needs assessments, and individual service planning.
Maintain proper and complete documentation of meetings, releases, communication, referrals and other paperwork.
Provide advocacy on behalf of the youth and their family.
Design and implement individualized youth development strategies to ensure that recommended support services are provided in a logical, timely, and effective manner.
Identify resources in partnership with youth and families, establish a referral system among community agencies and resources, and support youth and families in accessing these resources.
Conduct community outreach by planning and executing social and educational events and outings.

Benefits

We Are Offering A $1,000 Sign-on Bonus!
JRI provides the training so that:
Be who you are! JRI is committed to creating a workplace built on respect, collaboration, and opportunity, where every employee is valued and supported in making a meaningful impact.
We offer a $2,000 bilingual bonus to new hires who speak a second language fluently, other than English, and will use it to serve our clients!
Reimbursement is available for employees to cover the registration costs and annual fees for any professional license required for work such as LMHC, LCSW, LICSW, RN and more!
Access to our excellent Blue Cross medical and Delta Dental benefits.
Retirement benefits including 401K matched up to $800 a year and pension after 5 years of employment.
Professional development opportunities such as tuition reimbursement up to almost $4000 per year and discounted tuition rates to select partnership colleges and universities!
You will have access to free CEUs and training opportunities focused on evidence-based practices!
Wellness benefits including access to employee engagement groups, self-care resources, and an Employee Assistance Program.
Generous paid time off up to 19 days for full time employees in your first year and much more!