CASE MANAGER, BILINGUAL

Apis Services Inc•Caernarvon Township, PA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

As a Case Manager at Abraxas Academy, you will utilize your skills in case management, social services, crisis intervention, mental health, human services, discharge planning, conflict resolution, child welfare, and program development. You will work closely with clients and their families to provide support and resources, collaborating with the team to ensure the best possible care. Strong communication and interpersonal skills are essential for building client relationships, while the ability to work independently and as part of a team is crucial for achieving positive outcomes. In this role, you will help at-risk adolescents build better futures by providing a full range of counseling and case management services to delinquent and/or dependent youth. Abraxas Academy provides detention and treatment services for court committed youth in Morgantown, PA.

Requirements

Associate degree or sixty (60) credit hours from an accredited college or university.
Must have a valid driver's license.
At least twenty-one (21) years of age.
Must be able to pass a criminal background check, including but not limited to state and federal records, FBI fingerprints, child abuse and neglect clearance, drug screen.
Ability to work with computers and the necessary software typically used by the department.
Satisfactory completion of background screening and applicable pre-employment checks; including but not limited to employment and/or personal reference and driving records.

Nice To Haves

Six months experience
Bilingual/Spanish speaking

Responsibilities

Coordinates and implements case management activities.
Develops and implements treatment plans including SELF Service Plans, MAYSI, Court Reports, RPP and other reports as assigned.
Provides weekly individual counseling and related documentation.
Participates in, coordinates and communicates pertinent client information, RPP Meetings, and Sanctuary Meetings for their caseload.
Writes progress/court reports as necessary and discharge summaries.
Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with juvenile probation officers/case workers, including them in the treatment process and updating them on clients’ progress.
Maintains regular contact and communicates effectively with parents/legal guardians.
Maintains client files in accordance with contractual and licensing requirements.
Participates in team meetings.
Ensures clients are prepared for transport to court.
Ensures accurate billing and statistical reporting for clients on caseload.
Ensures communication of pertinent information to outside agencies to assist in providing basic needs for clients such as IEP’s, prior drug abuse or mental health history.
Completes client satisfaction index at time of discharge.
Completes referrals and intake processes.
Assists with client behaviors and unit operations as needed.
Supports the Abraxas philosophy and mission and promotes the Seven Key Principles of care.
Demonstrates appropriate use of Safe Crisis Management techniques and skills.