Case Manager

The Case Manager plays a crucial role in providing compassionate support and community resources to adolescents and families. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Case Management:
• • Conduct comprehensive intake assessments with families and adolescents, including prosocial inventories and community needs evaluations.
  • Provide tailored community resources based on the specific needs identified through assessments.
  • Conduct follow-ups to ensure families are successfully connected to community resources.
  • Schedule and conduct in-home visits to deliver services and support.
  • Advocate for youth across various settings, including schools and juvenile courts, as needed.
  • Assist families in exploring educational options and facilitate school enrollment for youth.
  • Maintain detailed and accurate documentation to ensure compliance with VisionQuest, state, and federal regulations.
  • Lead DBT skills and psycho-educational groups.
  • Teach essential life skills to adolescents as needed.
  • Participate in weekly staffing meetings and other supervisory-directed meetings.
• Communication and Coordination:
• • Maintain consistent, professional communication with assigned therapists and probation officers.
• Logistics and Travel Arrangements:
• • Transport youth to necessary appointments and court appearances.
  • Educate youth on how to navigate public transportation systems.
• Compliance:
• • Accurately document all case management activities using the appropriate systems.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

SKILLS & ABILITIES: 

• Excellent interpersonal communication skills with ability to listen actively. 
• Commitment to professional development and proactive research. 
• Self-motivation to engage with families and youth
• Cultural humility when working with a diverse population
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team. 
• Strong computer skills (Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Google Drive) with the ability to learn new software.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE: 

• Bachelor’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields. 
• Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged.
• A minimum of one year of related work experience, preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred.
• Flexible schedule (evening, weekends, holidays) to facilitate program services.
• Must be able to pass a drug test.
• Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• May lift and carry up to 10 pounds frequently
• Performs tasks that may involve standing or walking 50% of the day; sitting 50%of the day.
• May bend, stoop, reach and grasp as necessary.