Targeted Case Manager
About The Position
Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Targeted Case Managers manage all aspects of a youth’s case and provide community resources and wrap-around support to youth and families. They work collaboratively with current and prospective services to address each youth’s complex needs. The role involves advocating for, supporting, and guiding youth and families as they obtain services; coordinating with service providers; identifying appropriate community resources; and developing and implementing individualized treatment or service plans with youth, families, and other professionals. The Targeted Case Manager also facilitates treatment team meetings and maintains accurate documentation and paperwork in accordance with applicable COA, Montana ARM, contract, and YBGR requirements. This is a full-time position located in Lewistown, Montana. The listed starting salary is $20.38–$22.94 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. Starting pay is determined by the applicant’s education and relevant experience.
Requirements
- Must be at least 21 years old.
- Must pass the criminal record and child abuse registry background check required by the State of Montana.
- Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field, or a combination of previous professional experience and formal education from an accredited university may be considered in lieu of the degree.
- Ability to build therapeutic rapport with youth and families and serve as a positive role model.
- Knowledge of and ability to maintain professional therapeutic boundaries and confidentiality.
- Ability to work with youth and families in settings such as schools, homes, and the community.
- Ability to cooperate and collaborate with the treatment team.
- Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
- Excellent active listening skills.
- Ability to complete forms in an electronic Medical Health Record System while typing at least 35 words per minute using a keyboard and mouse.
- Sound and ethical judgment and decision-making skills.
- Self-motivation, self-discipline, diligence, and forward thinking.
- Ability to prioritize the team and define success collectively.
- Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others.
- Demonstrate the values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office 365 products.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for, support, and guide youth and families in obtaining needed services, including assessing needs, making referrals, creating and implementing service plans, and monitoring services.
- Maintain contact with other service providers to help ensure the unique needs of youth and families are met.
- Research community services to identify resources that best meet the individual needs of youth and families.
- Collaborate with youth, their families, and involved professionals to develop treatment or service plans addressing the youth’s specific needs.
- Facilitate and lead treatment team meetings.
- Complete, update, and maintain required documentation in accordance with COA, Montana ARM, contract, and YBGR policies and procedures.
- Complete, submit, and verify paperwork, including progress notes and intake paperwork, while maintaining program performance quality improvement and financial viability.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
