Case Manager

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley • Peru, IL

10d

About The Position

JSOP Redeploy/Second Chance Case Manager. Carries a caseload of clients and follows a plan of service.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in behavioral or social sciences
• Demonstrated interest in, and ability to, understand the general problems and needs of at-risk youth and their families
• Skills and willingness to facilitate group therapy
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside one’s own culture
• Ability to conduct thorough assessments, develop individualized treatment plans, and implement evidenced-based interventions.
• Skilled in coordinating services, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and monitoring progress to ensure comprehensive care.
• Understanding of cultural factors impacting behavior and the ability to work effectively with diverse populations while maintaining sensitivity to issues related to sexual offending.
• The ability to establish rapport with families, engage them in the case planning, and facilitate open and honest communication to address their needs and concerns.

Responsibilities

• Accepts case assignment from the Director of Juvenile Justice Services and begins services within the prescribed guidelines
• Obtains proper releases and consents and safeguards the confidentiality of all records
• Ensures all necessary documentation is properly signed and in the client file
• Works with the JSOP therapist, youth and family to develop a Service Plan outlining service needs
• Maintains regular contact with the youth and families to provide case management services including transportation, coordination and referral to other community resources and specialized services as appropriate
• Provides counseling to youth and their families
• Co-leads group as prescribed
• Leads youth portion of group as prescribed
• Attends court dates for assigned clients
• Completes assessments with youth
• Is respectful of case sensitivity and aware of JSOP diagnosis
• Engages in consistent communication with JSOP therapist and assigned Probation Officer
• Completes case notes, reports, documentation and paperwork as necessary and required, within prescribed timelines.
• Maintains an on-going case file for each youth which is up to date and contains all required documentation.
• Participates in all required YSBIV staffing and team meetings.
• Develops a working knowledge of, and establishes and cultivates cooperative professional relationships with, community resources, allied agencies, and referral sources.
• Reports itinerary on a daily basis.
• Completes time sheets on a bi-weekly basis.
• Attends all staff meetings and training sessions as required.
• Participates in employee annual evaluation.
• Represents YSBIV at local community events as directed.
• Actively participates in YSBIV's Continuous Quality Improvement program.
• Participates in supervision with Director of Juvenile Justice Services and JSOP therapist.

What This Job Offers

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