Part-Time Case Manager

Position Summary

The part-time Case Manager will initiate, assess, support, and facilitate care coordination for youth that have been arrested and are “at-risk” of further involvement in the juvenile justice system.

Responsibilities

• Provide culturally effective capabilities demonstrating a sensitivity and responsiveness to varying cultural characteristics and beliefs with an understanding of trauma and the impact of poverty.
• Become certified in and provide global appraisal of individual needs assessment to youth who are arrested and processed through the Juvenile Assessment Center and refer for services as needed.
• Provide care management to access and coordinate multi-agency services for children and families needing multi-pronged social service support and system navigation
• Responsibilities of this position include;
• Relationship-building with children and families in need of supports and services.
• Knowledge of and relationships with community service providers.

o Facilitate the completion of any assessments and evaluations and refer the youth and family for services if results indicate the need.

• Conduct timely case reviews and document all care coordination activities.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the community social service, education, mental health and legal system as it relates to services and supports required by children and families.

· Formulate case management strategies with assigned staff based on assessments and/or information that will address the youth’s specific needs.

· Act as liaison between family, child, and service providers and professionals to advocate for the needs of the child.

• Mitigate barriers to services and follow-up with the delivery of services and treatment, which includes assistance in scheduling, organizing, and managing the youth’s services.
• Maintain a working knowledge of the community social service, education, mental health and legal system as it relates to services and supports required by children and families.

· Participate in case staffing with assigned staff and mental health practitioners, school personnel, public health specialists, law enforcement, adult corrections, child welfare and others to identify appropriate services and a youth specific supervision plan.

· Review written or verbal reports from collateral sources, such as educational institutions, employers, counselors, electronic databases, etc.

· other agencies and organizations for the purpose of information sharing and collaboration to address community concerns and promote safe and nurturing communities.

· Review written or verbal reports from collateral sources, such as educational institutions, employers, counselors, electronic databases, etc.

· Attend court hearings and provide reviews to the court as applicable.

Qualifications

· Experience with assessing and identifying mental health, substance use, or co-occurring needs in youth and families

· Essential leadership, advocacy, communication, education and counseling, and resource research skills.

· Core philosophy or values consistent with a family-centered approach to care.

· Demonstrate problem solving skills, decision making skills, sound judgment, time management skills, effective public speaking, attention to details.

· Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.

· Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and meet deadlines.

· Possess excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for children, parents and professionals.

· Work to continue personal competency through in-service and staff development training.

· Ability to maintain client confidentiality according to established policies, federal and state statutes as evidenced by obtaining needed releases of information and maintaining updated releases of information.

· All other duties as assigned.

Requirements, Education and Experience

· Must have dependable transportation, current automobile insurance and a valid driver’s license.

· Minimum of associate’s degree or two-years of higher-education required, with baccalaureate degree in health and human services preferred.

· Two years’ relevant experience in community-based practices, serving youth and families, particularly providing social services to at-risk and/or justice involved youth, required.

· Must be able to work in high stress situations with youth and families and provide intensive care coordinator/case management.

Personal characteristics

· The Finance and Human Resources Director should demonstrate competence in the following:

o Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Partnership for Child Health

o Building Relationships: Establish and maintain positive working relationships and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to prioritize, negotiate and achieve the goals of the organization.

o Communicating Effectively: Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques.

o Fostering Teamwork: Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness.

o Organizing: Set priorities, develop task checklists and work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities.

o Solving Problems: Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $20.00 per hour

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Care Coordination/Case Management: 2 years (Required)
• in serving at-risk or justice involved youth: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person