Case Manager
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Job Description
OVERVIEW:
This is a 12 twelvemonth fulltime position with a pay range of $19.00 $22.00 per hour. The hours for the position are Tuesday Friday 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Saturday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
The Transitional Living Program Case Manager(s) will be assigned clients from both the residential and nonresidential tracks of the TLP program and will provide intensive basic and independent living skills assessment training supervision referrals and support as needed. Approximately 40 youth will be served annually.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Crisis intervention and response;
- Outreach Screening Intake and Assessment;
- Coordination development implementation ongoing assessment of clients case management needs service and plans;
- Referral readiness information and facilitation;
- Case specific youth advocacy;
- Transport program participants as required and consistent with agency policies;
- Possess sound problem solving and decisionmaking skills;
- Maintain clear professional boundaries;
- Able to work flexible hours including some nights and weekends;
- Understand and promote strengthbased service delivery (youth leadership asset development);
- Skilled in case management techniques and interventions;
- Familiar with independent living skills curricula philosophy and teaching approaches;
- Familiar with the homeless/runaway youth service system and community resources;
- Maintain accurate and up to date client records; and
- Other duties as assigned.
Candidate must possess significant knowledge of
- Adolescent development including: positive youth development asset development risk reduction and protective factors
- Youth serving systems
- Community resources
- Client advocacy
QUALIFICATIONS:
A minimum of a Bachelors degree in human services education or a related field; and 1 oneyear experience or an equivalent combination of education employment and life experience. Masters degree preferred.
In addition to the above it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire:
- Authorization for the agency to obtain driving record information
- Proof of a satisfactory physical exam within the last 12 months including a PPD and annually thereafter.
- A valid drivers license regular access to a motor vehicle and automobile insurance at the level of $100000 per person/$300000 per accident Bodily Injury and $50000 Property Damage
- Access to a telephone
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.
The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
