Case Manager
- Transitional Living Support Services (TLSS) Cape Girardeau, MO $20
- $22 an hour
- Full-time Apply with Indeed About the Position Lending Precious Hands, LLC is seeking a compassionate, dependable, and self-motivated Case Manager to support youth participating in our Transitional Living Support Services (TLSS) Program.
This position is designed to help young adults successfully transition into independent living through intensive case management, life skills development, advocacy, transportation, and community support. The ideal candidate is passionate about empowering youth, comfortable working independently, and able to manage a mobile caseload across multiple communities. Job Responsibilities Maintain a minimum caseload of 10 youth participants. Conduct face-to-face or approved contacts with youth at least every 72 hours as required by program standards. Provide ongoing case management and individualized support services. Assist youth with developing essential independent living skills, including: Grocery shopping and meal planning Budgeting and money management Opening and maintaining bank accounts Employment readiness and job search support Time management and organization Housing stability and household management Accessing community resources Transport youth to appointments, employment interviews, school meetings, court appearances, and other necessary activities. Attend appointments with youth when advocacy and support are needed. Develop and maintain individualized service plans. Document all contacts, activities, and progress in accordance with agency and state requirements. Build collaborative relationships with community providers, schools, employers, healthcare providers, and other support systems. Participate in team meetings, supervision, and ongoing professional development. Travel Requirements This position requires frequent travel throughout the service area, including Cape Girardeau, Dexter, Sikeston, and surrounding communities. Reliable transportation is required. Valid driver's license and current auto insurance are required. Mileage reimbursement is provided for eligible work-related travel. Qualifications Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Criminal Justice, Counseling, or a related field preferred. Relevant experience working with youth, foster care, independent living programs, behavioral health, social services, or community-based programs may be considered in lieu of education. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to work independently and manage multiple client needs. Excellent communication and documentation skills. Proficiency with computers, email, and electronic documentation systems. Desired Characteristics Trauma-informed and youth-centered approach. Strong advocacy skills. Ability to establish professional boundaries while building supportive relationships. Dependable, flexible, and solution-focused. Commitment to empowering youth toward self-sufficiency and independence.
Skills Essential:
Case management, social services, social work, client communication, writing skills, resource identification in social services, crisis management, and crisis intervention.
Preferred:
Addiction counseling, behavioral health, working with seniors or geriatric patients, and experience working with individuals with disabilities.
Additional strengths:
Working with culturally diverse communities; knowledge of Medicaid and Section 8; childcare, mentoring, workforce development, and supervising experience. First aid and cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) skills are valued. Bilingual ability is a plus.
Pay:
$20.00
- $22.00 per hour Expected hours: 40.0
- 60.
0 per week Application Question(s): This role requires driving between different Southeastern MO cities weekly, including but not limited to Cape Girardeau, Dexter, and Sikeston. Are you willing to do this? Do you have a valid driver's license? Do you have a vehicle?
Work Location:
On the road
