Case Manager - Wraparound - full time
About The Position
The Opportunity Alliance is hiring a full-time Wraparound Case Manager for its WRAP Program. This direct service position provides home-based and community-based case management to youth and families with a mental health diagnosis or developmental disability. The High-Fidelity Wraparound program serves youth ages 12–20 who have a diagnosed mental health disorder and/or developmental delay and are involved with the Juvenile Justice system. It provides comprehensive, holistic, youth- and family-driven intensive case management through teams of professionals and natural supports. The teams help youth and families set individualized goals to remain in their homes and communities and work toward a fulfilled life. The program follows High-Fidelity Wraparound practices as defined by the National Wraparound Institute. The Case Manager attends monthly staff meetings and participates in weekly supervision with the designated supervisor. Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the Program Director. The position is based in the community, with an office in South Portland, Maine, and covers specified counties. Some travel is expected. The schedule is full-time, 40 hours per week, with flexible hours including evenings required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field.
- Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma.
- At least two years of experience working with families and children; experience within the mental health system is preferred.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings.
- Ability to meet physical requirements associated with family visitation, including climbing stairs.
- Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email.
- For contracts with Rider D, ability to successfully pass criminal background, child protective service, and sex offender checks.
- Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.
- Ability to exert moderate physical effort, including occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, and typing, and frequent lifting and carrying of small children or materials weighing up to 25 pounds.
- A good driving record is required when driving is necessary.
Responsibilities
- Provide home-based and community-based case management services to youth and families.
- Support youth and families through High-Fidelity Wraparound services and individualized goal development.
- Attend monthly staff meetings.
- Participate in weekly supervision with the designated supervisor.
- Travel within the program service area to attend meetings and trainings and, as needed, meet with clients offsite or travel to an agency location to complete work.
- Transport clients when necessary.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off accrual.
- Nine paid holidays per calendar year and up to three floating holidays per calendar year.
- Medical benefits at a reasonable cost.
- Dental and vision insurance options.
- Agency-paid basic life insurance and short- and long-term disability insurance.
- 403(b) retirement plan with an agency match; all employees are eligible.
- Tuition reimbursement offered once per year through an application process.
- The Opportunity Alliance is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
