Case Manager - Residential (Avery Campus)
About The Position
As a Case Manager on our Residential team, you will support youth in a campus-based foster care setting by coordinating services and providing interventions that strengthen coping skills and overall well-being. You will screen and interview incoming youth, collaborate with them to develop action plans and goals, connect them to needed resources, and provide ongoing problem-solving and support. Serving as a central point of communication, you will ensure timely, accurate information sharing among team members and act as a liaison and advocate with families and external partners - helping create a coordinated, supportive environment where youth can stabilize and thrive.
Requirements
- Prior experience working with youth that have experienced trauma, been diagnosed with mental or behavioral health challenges, or other at-risk populations preferred.
- Previous work experience with residential programs strongly preferred.
- Case Manager II Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Human Services field required with one year of directly related experience; or Bachelor’s Degree in another field with two years of directly related experience.
- Case Manager III Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related Human Services field required.
- 4+ years of Case Management experience, working with children and families, required.
- In-depth knowledge of child welfare and mental health systems, family dynamics, intervention techniques, and community resources.
- Strong communication, organizational, and relationship-building skills with youth, families, and team members.
- Ability to handle crisis situations with discretion and sound judgment.
- Flexibility to work with diverse teams and populations, with a passion for serving youth from various backgrounds.
- Proficiency in Microsoft and Google software.
- Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel for job-related activities.
- Ability to embrace challenges, creativity, and a willingness to learn from mistakes.
Nice To Haves
- Master’s Degree in Social Work preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Responsibilities
- Develop and manage personalized care plans that align with youth’s transition and permanency goals.
- Collaborate with team members, family, DSS, schools, and other partners to ensure clear communication and support.
- Manage youth’s records, ensuring all necessary documentation is maintained and up to date.
- Complete Comprehensive Behavioral Assessments and other tools, ensuring youth progress is regularly assessed.
- Facilitate youth placement, presenting potential candidates to leadership team and coordinating financial services as needed.
- Provide transportation for youth and ensure behavioral support in collaboration with clinical teams.
- Assist in life skills training, field trips, and other youth activities.
- Serve as on-call support for intake, hospital coverage, and de-escalation situations.
- Actively participate in community projects, training, and agency meetings.
Benefits
- Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for: Health/Dental/Vision Insurance - $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance Life, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability plans Critical Illness and Accident coverage options Flexible Spending Plan
- 401k with employer match (up to 6%)
- Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
- Ongoing Training
- 20 Days PTO, 11 Paid Holidays
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
101-250 employees
