Case Manager - Youth Services

Salt Lake County • South Salt Lake, UT

17h • Hybrid

About The Position

Salt Lake County is seeking highly enthusiastic individuals to join their team and contribute to changing the lives of the community. The county fosters a fun and healthy work environment with great benefits, work-life balance, and opportunities for growth. Employees are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those they serve, with a vision of a safe and beautiful place for all to live, work, and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing the community.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Therapy or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience with youth in a counseling and /or group home setting.
• Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position.
• Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing.
• May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.
• Must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Nice To Haves

• Spanish speaking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assesses and obtains necessary information relating to precipitating events to determine appropriate services and to reduce client and family conflict.
• Completes documentation including referring agency information, physical and mental health history, and scheduling of appointments.
• Contacts parents/legal guardians and schedules appointments with clinical specialists.
• Initiates referrals to needed community resources when appropriate, including follow-up contact.
• Handles telephone calls to provide assistance, facilitates entrance, and provides information regarding community resources.
• Interfaces with law enforcement and other referring parties to obtain pertinent information.
• Screens and assesses youth's behavior as well as physical and mental health to determine appropriate services.
• Checks youth belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unsafe or illegal materials.
• Completes case recording documentation and all pertinent information in individual client's records as per agency policy.
• Assists shift supervisor in making decisions and overseeing/directing staff and volunteers regarding discharge of interim shelter duties and responsibilities.
• Acts as shift supervisor in their absence.
• Provide a safe, clean, and fair environment by engaging and monitoring youth to promote cooperation and compliance.
• Attends to potentially dangerous situations including facility and equipment damage.

Benefits

• 12 Holidays
• up to 24 vacation days
• 12 sick days
• one personal day every year
• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical, Dental and Vision coverage - including coverage for adult designees
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year
• Flexible Spending Account
• 100% county-paid Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability option
• Professional Development
• Onsite medical clinic
• childcare
• gym
• hospital insurance
• pet insurance
• auto and home insurance
• discounts at County facilities.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level