Case Manager - Sullivan
About The Position
Serving with Compassion, Creativity, and Consistency. $22-24 an hour Position Summary: The case manager will collaborate with the program manager and director to create and implement success plans with and for families who have children at risk of out of home placement. The case manager will work with DSS, schools, courts, employers, and other stakeholders to guide and support youth for successful home, school, and community interactions. The case manager will provide guidance, support, and direction to a small group of youth coaches. The case manager must maintain consistent in-person, virtual, or over the phone contact with program clients. The case manager must demonstrate related experience and skills necessary to effectively meet the ongoing needs of children and families. Case managers must possess an understanding of and sensitivity to serving culturally diverse and special needs population. Must be flexible, creative, and have the ability to work well with a variety of youth and caregivers. Excellent verbal and written communication, problem solving, and organization skills required. Must be able to write reports/case notes. Must be able to use laptop/desktop computers for consistent documentation.
Requirements
- Associates Degree required
- 2 years of case management required
- Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment required
Nice To Haves
- Bachelors Degree preferred
- 1 year of juvenile justice and child welfare preferred
Responsibilities
- Co-facilitate treatments plans with director and youth coaches
- Maintain ongoing communication with youth coaches
- Coordinate all referral information, intake assessments, admissions, ongoing treatment plan reviews, and evaluation of treatment services
- Initiate and maintain contact with youth via various avenues to communicate and set goals; in person, virtual, phone
- Facilitate relationship between youth and youth coaches as well as conduct follow up with youth and encourage engagement in treatment
- Advocate on behalf of all youth, promote positive behaviors, provide support in time of crisis
- Record and maintain all necessary documentation for discharge plans, intake interviews, progress notes, etc... within Evolv and Connections
- Attend scheduled meetings with program manager and director to discuss progress, needs, etc.. surrounding threat plans
- Coordinate monthly team meetings with service providers
- Obtain weekly reports from schools and other service providers
- Complete and provide written reports of youth's participation in all programs to court
- Provide support to the parents of youth including but not limited to service navigation of county and state provided resources
- Complete daily school attendance checks
- Collaborate with youth coaches to implement plans to gain part time employment, community volunteer experience, or participate in extra-curricular activities
Benefits
- Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center
- Opportunities for Professional Development
- Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam
- 403(b) with 6% employer contribution
- PTO plus 9 paid holidays
- Childcare Reimbursement
- Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts)
- Life Insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
