Outreach Case Manager/Direct Care Specialist
About The Position
Bachelor's Degree results on higher wage - Position is first shift, weekdays! Essential Job Functions I. Direct Care: Case management of assigned caseload Coordination and collaboration with youths, families, residential treatment providers, clinicians and other providers regarding treatment plan development, strategies for intervention and implementation Implement treatment plan and treatment strategies Outreach to child/family/collateral/clinical/residential contacts that comprise the youth's team, i.e. school, court, home, residential programs and other community agencies, etc. Encourage and assist youths with enhancing natural supports and developing community connections Supervise youths in after school programs, extra curricular and other community based activities as needed Assist youths in attending treatment and services at the Brien Center and other relevant agencies as stated in youth's treatment plan Participate in treatment meetings for youths on assigned caseload Advocate for youths and youth's voice and choice Provide transportation to family visits, meetings, appointments, activities, etc. to facilitate implementation of treatment plan II. Administrative Duties: Complete all paperwork in a timely manner Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized functioning of the program
Requirements
- High School or equivalency required
- 2 years experience working in case-management and/or with children/adolescents and families required
- CPR, First Aid and MAP Certified, or obtain CPR, First Aid and MAP certification within first 3 months of employment
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor's in human services-related field strongly preferred
- Knowledge of WRAP curriculum preferred
Responsibilities
- Case management of assigned caseload
- Coordination and collaboration with youths, families, residential treatment providers, clinicians and other providers regarding treatment plan development, strategies for intervention and implementation
- Implement treatment plan and treatment strategies
- Outreach to child/family/collateral/clinical/residential contacts that comprise the youth's team, i.e. school, court, home, residential programs and other community agencies, etc.
- Encourage and assist youths with enhancing natural supports and developing community connections
- Supervise youths in after school programs, extra curricular and other community based activities as needed
- Assist youths in attending treatment and services at the Brien Center and other relevant agencies as stated in youth's treatment plan
- Participate in treatment meetings for youths on assigned caseload
- Advocate for youths and youth's voice and choice
- Provide transportation to family visits, meetings, appointments, activities, etc. to facilitate implementation of treatment plan
- Complete all paperwork in a timely manner
- Participate in all relevant staff meetings, supervision and required trainings
- Update supervisor on collateral contacts on a regular basis
- Complete all tasks assigned which impact the organized functioning of the program
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Industry
Ambulatory Health Care Services
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
251-500 employees
