Case Manager

Center for Youth Services • City of Rochester, NY

22d • $22 - $24

About The Position

The Center for Youth: Started BY YOUTH FOR YOUTH. We partner with youth to realize their full potential, by creating opportunities, removing barriers and promoting social justice.
Overview:
The Chrysalis House is a group home where young pregnant or parenting teens age 16-21 receive basic support including housing, counseling, and parenting training for up to 18 months. The Relief Counselor will monitor and provide support for residents in the event the On-Site Support Staff and/or Skill builders are unavailable for personal emergencies or scheduled vacation.
The Chrysalis House Case Manager will be assigned pregnant or parenting clients from both the residential and non-residential tracks of the Transitional Living Program. This position will provide intensive case management, including basic and independent living skills assessment, training, referrals, and other supports as needed, as well as assist in implementing the parenting training and engagement across the TLP Program.
Schedule: Full time. Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday- 9am-5pm, Wednesday- 11am-7pm

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Human Service or related field AND 3 years' related experience OR equivalent combination / Master's Degree preferred
• A valid drivers license
• Strong literacy and communication skills
• Knowledge of community resources
• Advanced Knowledge of Microsoft Office
• Advanced knowledge of Internet Explorer

Responsibilities

• Develop, coordinate and facilitate parenting skills curricula, incorporating CYS philosophy and effective teaching approaches
• Crisis intervention and response
• Outreach, screening, intake and assessment
• Coordination, development, implementation, ongoing assessment of client's case management needs, service and plans
• Referral readiness, information and facilitation
• Case specific youth advocacy
• Transporting program participants

What This Job Offers

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