Case Planner RHY/Respite Services

ST ANNE INSTITUTE•Albany, NY

44d

About The Position

Use Harm-Reduction, Positive Youth Development (PYD), Therapeutic Crisis Intervention (TCI) and Trauma-Informed Care as the philosophical foundation of interventions and strategies when working with youth. Actively contribute to ensuring a safe, healthy and therapeutic environment. Work as part of an interdisciplinary treatment team to provide quality services to youth. Provide case planning, service coordination to youth receiving services through New Beginnings Shelter and the St. Anne Institute Street Outreach Program. Act as a liaison between New Beginnings Shelter, the youth, families, placing agencies, the education system and various community resources. Work with youth to find adequate, safe, stable long-term housing as appropriate. Assist youth in developing self-sufficiency skills to promote general safety and well-being.

Requirements

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA/GED REQUIRED
EXPERIENCE IN WORKING WITH AT-RISK AND OR HOMELESS YOUTH
VALID DRIVER’S LICENSE
COMFORTABLE INTERACTING WITH YOUTH AND FAMILIES IN INFORMAL/NON-TRADITIONAL SETTINGS

Nice To Haves

ASSOCIATES IN HUMAN SERVICES OR RELATED FIELD PREFERRED
FAMILIARITY WITH CAPITAL DISTRICT RESOURCES PREFERRED
COMFORTABILITY WITH USING SOCIAL MEDIA

Responsibilities

Complete referral screenings for youth seeking RHY services.
Complete the intake/admissions and discharge processes for youth who are receiving RHY services.
Complete oversight required assessments for each youth to assist in the development of an Initial Service Plan with clearly identified goals steps for completion.
Assist youth in achieving their goals in areas such as obtaining housing, employment, education, and life skills goals.
Maintain regular contact with youth, families and all other service providers including, but not limited to scheduling and attending meetings, court appearances and various appointments.
Transport youth in the authorized St. Anne Institute vehicle to various appointments as indicated through service planning.
Maintain thorough, accurate documentation in compliance with funding and oversight agencies. This is to include case records, progress notes and the agency’s electronic database (AWARDS, CONNECTIONS).
Assist youth in developing safe and appropriate discharge plans.
Provide ongoing/aftercare case planning and coordination for a minimum of 90 days post discharge for shelter youth.
Provide coordination of services and client support to each youth enrolled in an RHY program.
Coordinate with Shelter Staff, Outreach Workers and Agency and Behavioral Support Staff during critical situations.
Build and maintain working relationships with local organizations and service providers.
Attend community meetings and collaborate with agencies and service providers to connect youth to relevant.
Assist with the development and sustainment of the Youth Advisory Board.
Act as primary liaison contacts and provide regular ongoing case coordination with community agencies, landlords, public assistance, children and youth agencies, families and probation departments.
Manage and increase communication and outreach efforts through digital platforms.
Attend training in Therapeutic Crisis Intervention, Positive Youth Development, Trauma Informed Care and Harm Reduction. Utilize the techniques to establish and maintain a therapeutic milieu. To include prevention, intervention and recovery from crisis situations, which may include physical intervention when needed.
Attend all other trainings as required by St. Anne Institute, oversight, and funding agencies.
Attend and contribute to all scheduled meetings including monthly staff meetings, staff development meetings, in-service meetings, and other meetings as directed by the Shelter Program Manager/Program Director.
Collect accurate, on-time data for submission to the Program Director for the Shelter Program/RHY as requested.
Maintain strict confidentiality of client, staff, and agency information.
Adhere to the SAI Corporate Compliance program.
Abide by the NYS Justice Center and the SAI Codes of Conduct/Ethics
Perform/complete other duties as assigned/required.