Case Manager (3393)

Job Responsibilities:

• Supervises, teaches and acts as a role model for youth, and always be aware and account for youth
• Engages youth and their families and provides case management to help them adjust and be successful in the Secure Detention program.
• Knowledge of emergency procedures and ability to become and maintain TCI, First Aid, CPR.
• Demonstrated understanding of programming for youth with substance abuse and/or mental health challenges
• Consults with other agencies, residents and families regarding current expectations, practices, regulations, and procedures of the juvenile justice system and Detention facility.
• Develops and maintains relationships with community resources to assist clients.
• Collects and maintains appropriate data from various sources to assist in the development of individual service plans for each resident.
• Records social information to develop case histories.
• Ensures compliance with all state regulations.
• Other related activities may be performed although not listed.

Job Requirements:

* Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology or other human services field is REQUIRED

* Minimum 2-4 years' experience working with juveniles and families.

* Must be able to work a flexible schedule with variable hours including day, evening, and weekend availability

* Knowledge of juvenile justice systems preferred

* Must have a current and valid driver's license with acceptable driving history to the Agency

* Ability to work with economically and culturally diverse population.

* Skills: Verbal and written communication skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Together for Youth is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of age, race, creed, color, national origin, sexual orientation, military status, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, disability, marital status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. We are committed to fostering an inclusive, equitable, and accessible environment where diversity is valued and recognized as a source of strength and enrichment. We seek to attract talented people from a diverse range of backgrounds and cultures. As a federal contractor, Together for Youth will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)