Youth Services/CYS Case Manager – MBK (HISD)

Harris County•Houston, TX

13d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Community Youth Service (CYS) Supervisor, and in collaboration with area school districts and other governmental entities, the Youth Service Specialist provides school-based crisis intervention/prevention and case coordination services for at risk students and their families. Harris County Resources for Children and Adults was founded in 1966 as the Harris County Child Welfare Board to provide support services for the children taken under the wing of the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services. Fifty years later, Harris County Resources for Children and Adults still provides this support. But the now-county department has expanded services for early prevention, intervention, and adult services. Vision: To better the lives of children and adults in Harris County.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, or Counseling.
One (1) year of continuous full-time paid work experience providing direct crisis counseling and case management services to youth and families.
Training and experience using a personal computer with a variety of software such as Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Case Management Software.
Reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver’s license and auto liability insurance is required.
Effective written and oral communication skills.
Knowledge of community resources in Harris County for youth and how to access them.
Must possess case management and documentation skills.
Must be self-disciplined and dependable.
Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents.
Be detailed-oriented.
Maintains strict confidentiality.
Works independently with little or no supervision.
Handles stressful situations with tact and diplomacy.
Recognizes and respect appropriate personal boundaries.
Be self-motivated and possess excellent time management skills.
Prioritizes tasks.
Deals with diverse populations and complex situations involving community agencies, schools, clients and staff, establishes positive working relationships with agencies having differing philosophies.
Must be able to conduct home visits.
Must have knowledge of adolescent problems and stages of development.
Knowledge of electronic client data systems and documentation requirements.
Skill in accurately documenting services provided within electronic client record systems.

Responsibilities

Provides crisis counseling and case management services to at risk students and their families.
Provides linkage to community-based resources and school-based services.
Networks with new and established community resources to increase knowledge of services.
Prepares and maintains comprehensive, accurate and timely case documentation in the database.
Promotes and markets Community Youth Services (CYS) services (including presentations) to school staff and community members.
Provides summer programming activities for youth in assigned school district.
Provides crisis debriefing as member of district crisis response team as needed.
Communicates with Community Youth Services (CYS) supervisor and district liaison as required by needs of program and schools.
Other duties as assigned.