Case Worker Manager | Transitional Age Youth Program

Our Open • Dorchester Center, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Home for Little Wanderers is seeking a Case Worker Manager for its Transitional Age Youth Program. This role will oversee individual and family-based Case Workers, providing therapeutic services, crisis intervention, and case management. The program, Codman Village, offers transitional housing and support for young adults aged 18-26, assisting them in developing independent living skills through referrals for wellness, employment, education, life skills, and access to health services. The agency has a long history of serving vulnerable children and families, with over 200 years of experience in child welfare.

Requirements

• Bachelors Degree
• Experience with behavior management systems, treatment planning, crisis intervention, case management and providing individual, group and/or family therapy
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Knowledge of Department of Children and Families and other local child and family advocate agencies
• Computer literate including Microsoft Office and Internet Explorer with the ability to learn new software applications

Responsibilities

• Oversee individual and family based Case Workers; provide therapeutic services, crisis intervention and case management for defined program.
• Provide individual and team supervision to Case Workers
• Provide counseling and therapeutic support to clients
• Provide support to families to address a variety of issues which may include, family communication, parenting skills, substance abuse, domestic violence, self abusive behavior and past trauma
• Coordinate appropriate resources and services for clients and families.
• Act as an advocate for the client.
• Administer written assessments, summary reports, documentation, treatment planning, and safety planning to appropriate parties in a timely, well written manner.
• Submit reports, documentation and billing in a timely manner.
• Ensure that documentation meets utilization review and quality assurance standards
• Continuously communicate with client collaterals and providers of supportive services. This may include extensive telephone contact and scheduling and attending case conference meetings.
• Facilitate communication between various providers.
• Plan, assess and provide all treatment and clinical interventions in an active co-therapy partnership w/ collaterals.
• Work as part of interdisciplinary team to provide quality services.
• Attend staff meetings.
• Present client material, consult with supervisor and team members on challenging and difficult client issues.
• Participate in regular individual and group supervision.
• Attend clinical training and safety practice training.
• May be required to carry a mobile device
• Provide Back up support staff that are on-call on a rotating schedule utilizing an on-call system Monday through Friday between 5pm and 9am and anytime on Saturday and Sunday

Benefits

• Generous time off including up to 15 days per year for new full-time employees, plus 11 holidays, and 5 sick days
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance available
• Extensive training to new staff
• Tuition reimbursement of up to $3,000 per fiscal year
• 403(b) Retirement Plan with employer match
• Employer paid Long-term and Short-term Disability Insurance, plus Basic Life and AD&D Insurance

What This Job Offers

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