Case Manager - Youth Stand United

Brooklyn Community Services•Brooklyn, NY

62d•$55,000 - $61,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager will guide youth participants to make sound social and cognitive decisions with mindfulness; as well as improve their progress and overall life outcomes. The Case Manager will work with youth ages 16 - 21 to address their social, emotional and psychological needs and further develop their independent living skills. To achieve this, the Case Manager will focus on the development of a wholesome healthy living approach, catering to the needs of youth that is culturally sensitive. The approach encourages overall emotional wellbeing and goal attainment.

Requirements

Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field
Must have strong clinical and communication skills along with an understanding of working with the SED population
Must have understanding of emotional and/or behavioral challenges as well as an understanding of mental health providers or programs
Fingerprinting and criminal background checks required
Good oral and written communication skills
Experience in working with adolescents
Excellent judgment and sensitivity to the needs of adolescents

Nice To Haves

Masters degree in Human Services or Healthcare field preferred
Bi-Lingual a plus

Responsibilities

Schedule and complete all intakes for incoming participants.
Conduct Mental Status Examinations utilizing the DSM V to translate presenting issues into diagnosis and intake interviews with incoming students. Coordinate the initial case conference on behalf of participant. Developing treatment plans to address the individual needs of participants within the scope of the program. Coordinate and make presentations at the weekly case management services for participants assigned to ensure comprehensive service delivery.
Task supervisor for part-time case manager (wellness/nutritionist specialist), peer advocate and SW interns.
Facilitate group workshops, provide crisis intervention, counseling and conflict resolution
Accompany participant to mental health appointments
Conduct home visits when necessary
Assist participants with obtaining essential documents (e.g. SS card, ID, working papers etc.)
Meet with the program director weekly for clinical and administrative supervision. Report to program director any issues that are impacting participants program participation.
Outreach to parents and caretakers as a part of a comprehensive service delivery. Meet with parents, caretakers and other service providers when issues arise or as requested.
Provide monthly case management reports and quarterly date report to the program Director.
Communicate with participants on caseload for a minimum of 4 times per month. Document all meetings for the participant's record.
Ensure that all attendance and case management information are submitted and filed in participants' program records. Work with job development and academic staff in providing comprehensive service delivery.
Attend partnership and networking / tabling events that
Other tasks as assigned