Case Manager- Independent Living Services

NewPath Child & Family Solutions • Cincinnati, OH

12d

About The Position

The NewPath Child & Family Solutions Independent Living Services Case Manager is responsible for assisting clients in achieving stated goals and objectives while maximizing independence and daily functioning through interventions and advocacy. The ILS Case Manager provides ethical and therapeutically appropriate evidenced-based interventions to clients by utilizing both internal and external resources to positively impact every client's life while adhering to agency policies and procedures. The ILS Case Manager will provide case management and independent living skills to clients. The ILS program provides housing to youth ages 16-21 years old who are enrolled with NewPath Independent Living Services program and have potential to live independently.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field with at least 6 months experience working with SED children preferred. Or High School diploma (GED) with 3 years of experience working with SED children.
• A willingness and comfort level in providing community-based services to a diverse population of clients.
• A working knowledge of behavioral interventions.
• Ability and willingness to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends.
• Be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Have a valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance with no DUI/OVI violations and no more than 5 points on your MVR.
• A clean criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Identify the needs of each youth and coordinate the necessary evaluations and assessments.
• Conduct individual, family and group treatment interventions.
• Assist clients in communicating needs and accommodations in a multitude of realms of life.
• Help clients overcome obstacles hindering the achievement of their therapeutic goals.
• Coach clients with social skills, interpersonal skills by role modeling.
• Monitor the client's symptoms, functioning, strengths, problems, and needs.
• Provide necessary information to teach clients about their mental health diagnoses, as well as how to overcome such diagnoses.
• Work with other parties involved in the client's life, including, parents, family members, other agencies by connecting them to appropriate resources as needed.
• Ensure required elements of the ECR/EHR are present, current, and in accordance with agency certification and documentation standards.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation
• Excellent Benefits Package Including Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
• Career Growth in an Inclusive Company Culture
• 401(k) (4% automatic employer contribution - no required match)
• Paid Holidays, Vacation and Sick Days
• Employee Discounts & Partner Programs
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flex Spending Accounts
• Paid Family/Paternal Leave
• Legal Benefits Services
• Clinical Counseling/Therapy Licensure Supervision Hours (Cost Covered)
• Board Licensure Exam Cost Covered (Therapy, Counseling, and Nursing)

What This Job Offers

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