Jewish and Foster Youth Mentoring Case Manager

Shaker Heights, OH - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 16 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

BENEFITS AND SALARY:
At Bellefaire we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families including domestic partners and pets.

Our offerings include:

Comprehensive health and Rx plans including a zero-cost option.
Wellness program including free preventative care
Generous paid time off and holidays
100% paid parental leave for childbirth adoption and foster care
50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
Defined benefit pension plan
403(b) retirement plan
Pet insurance
Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
Employee Assistance Program
Support for continuing education and credential renewal
Ancillary benefits including: dental vision voluntary life short term disability hospital indemnity accident critical illness
Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

JOB SUMMARY:
The Case Manager is responsible for supporting Bellefaire JCBs mentoring programs including the Jewish Big Brothers Big Sisters Association (JBBBSA) and the Foster Youth Mentoring Program. The Case Manager maintains regular contact with their caseload and provides monthly support to mentors mentees guardians and partnering agencies. This position requires flexibility including evening and weekend hours to effectively engage with mentorship matches and support program events. The programs serve youth ages 621 through community-based mentoring.

AGENCY SUMMARY:
Bellefaire JCB is among the nations largest most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health substance abuse education and prevention and autism services. Through more than 25 programs we help more than 30000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency dignity and self-sufficiency.

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QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Masters Degree in Social Work or related field required
Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required
Skills/Competencies:
- Core Expertise: Possess skill knowledge and abilities to perform the essential duties of their role; keeps knowledge up to date.
- Independent Judgment: Demonstrate ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
- Cultural Competency: Demonstrate awareness sensitivity and skills in working professionally with diverse individuals groups and communities who represent various cultural and personal background and characteristics.
- Interpersonal Communication: Communicate clearly using verbal nonverbal and written skills in a professional context; demonstrates clear understanding and use of professional language.
- Professional & Ethical Conduct: Adhere to professional values such as honesty personal responsibility and accountability; Applies ethical concepts within scope of work and adheres to Agency policies and procedures.
- Collaboration and Teamwork: Function effectively as a member of a professional team that includes employees clients and family members.
- Problem Solving & Decision Making: Recognize problems and responds appropriately; gathers information and sorts through it to identify and address root cause issues; makes timely decisions.
- Service Orientation: Anticipate recognize and meet the needs of others whether they are clients or not.
- Technical Proficiency: Demonstrate competence in utilizing Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
Experience: Experience working with children adolescents and their families required. Experience with the foster care system preferred.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:
Match Support & Supervision

Provide supportive supervision to mentors mentees guardians and contract agencies to maintain the integrity of mentoring matches through the full match life cycle (interview training introduction ongoing supervision assessment closure).
Collaborate with colleagues and program leadership to ensure timely creation monitoring and support of new matches.
Conduct monthly individual check-ins and group meetings for mentors mentees and guardians as required by program guidelines.
Serve as a resource referral source and advocate to appropriate Bellefaire JCB and community services.

Program Standards Compliance & Documentation

Remain in compliance with all BBBSA program standards including required documents policies practices procedures and materials.
Contribute to the clinical record through timely accurate documentation in accordance with licensing accreditation and program standards.
Maintain confidentiality of mentee and client information and handle all documentation according to agency guidelines.

Administrative & Agency Responsibilities

Complete all necessary administrative tasks including record keeping staff meetings supervision volunteer committee staffing and coverage of agency requirements.
Support and attend program events such as group outings program fundraisers volunteer appreciation events and agency functions.
Assist with special events and annual meetings as required.
Maintain current required trainings certifications and licensure.
Uphold high ethical and professional standards adhering to Agency policies and procedures.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer and hires its employees without consideration to race religion creed color national origin age gender sexual orientation marital status veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

Required Experience:

Manager

BENEFITS AND SALARY:At Bellefaire we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families including domestic partners and pets.Our offerings include:Comprehensive health and Rx plans including a zero-cost option.Wellness program inc...