Targeted Case Manager

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch • Lewistown, MT

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About The Position

Yellowstone Boys and Girls Ranch Targeted Case Managers manage all aspects of a youth’s case and provide community resources to support youth and families. They provide wrap-around support and collaborate with current and prospective service providers to address each youth’s complex needs.

The starting salary is $20.38–$22.94 per hour, reflecting steps 1–5 of an 11-step pay schedule. Starting salary is determined by the applicant’s education and relevant experience.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years old or older.
• Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background checks required by the State of Montana.
• Bachelor’s degree in a human-services-related field; 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 while serving 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 and type 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 rather than individually.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with others to build and maintain relationships, collaborate, resolve conflicts, and navigate social situations.
• Demonstrate the values of Faith, Integrity, Relationship, and Stewardship as described in the posting.

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 those best suited to the individual needs of youth and families.
• Collaborate with youth, families, and involved professionals to develop treatment or service plans addressing each youth’s needs.
• Facilitate and lead treatment team meetings.
• Complete, update, and maintain required documentation in accordance with COA, Montana ARM’s, contracts, and YBGR policies and procedures.
• Complete, submit, and verify the accuracy of paperwork, including progress notes and intake paperwork, while maintaining program Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) and financial viability.

What This Job Offers

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