Targeted Case Manager (Youth Residential)

Brightli • Nixa, MO

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Join our dedicated team and make a profound impact on the lives of youth in need. As a Targeted Case Manager within our Youth Residential program, you will have the opportunity to play a pivotal role in supporting the well-being and progress of the young individuals under our care. Your compassion, coordination skills, and commitment to ensuring their basic and treatment needs are met will be instrumental in guiding them towards a brighter future. In this role, you will serve as a trusted advocate and liaison, seamlessly coordinating services with various agencies and educational institutions to provide a comprehensive support system for our youth. Your ability to effectively communicate and collaborate will be crucial in ensuring their educational, therapeutic, and aftercare needs are addressed holistically. Beyond the rewarding nature of your work, you'll find yourself immersed in the vibrant community of Nixa, Missouri, a welcoming town that offers a perfect blend of small-town charm and convenient amenities. With its excellent schools, parks, and recreational activities, Nixa provides an ideal environment for personal and professional growth.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related field is required
• Possession of a valid driver's license and the ability to obtain a Chauffeurs license (Class E)
• Chauffeurs license (Class E)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Proficiency in record-keeping and documentation
• Ability to work collaboratively with various agencies and educational institutions
• Compassionate and patient approach when working with youth
• Commitment to maintaining confidentiality and adhering to ethical standards

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with children and adolescents is preferred

Responsibilities

• Coordinate resident placement needs and maintain effective communication with all involved parties
• Complete required intake paperwork for youth within the specified timeline
• Maintain accurate and timely records, and bill indirect client contacts weekly
• Collaborate with the clinical team to coordinate school and vocational matters for residents
• Schedule review meetings for all youth, complete review paperwork, and obtain necessary signatures
• Transport and participate in youth court appointments and evaluations
• Arrange and schedule youth visits and passes, communicating with relevant parties
• Coordinate discharge planning and make appropriate referrals for support services
• Attend meetings as requested, participate in team meetings, provide crisis management services, and obtain required staff training hours

Benefits

• health, dental, vision, retirement, disability, life insurance, wellness program, and more
• 24/7 counseling services, legal assistance, & financial consultation for you and your household at no cost
• 29 days per year including vacation & holiday pay
• initial immersive onboarding, continuous skill enhancement, comprehensive curricula, and a supportive learning atmosphere
• Abundant prospects for upward mobility and advancement, fostered by a promotion-from-within philosophy
• An environment cultivating employee wellbeing, valuing each individual's humanity, and actively promoting healthy, joyful workforce engagement

What This Job Offers

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