A Case Manager coordinates delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs.
Part-Time or Full-time, Hourly, Non-Exempt. Works 26-36 hours weekly. The DreamTree Project provides housing & compassionate support services to youth in crisis. If that mission aligns with you, please apply today.
All Staff Requirements:
Provide service with integrity, respect, empathy, and confidentiality to youth and their families Maintain a safe and structured environment to provide service that is trauma-informed and is consistent with the principles of positive youth development Connect youth and family to needed resources, services, and activities while supporting youth and team-defined Personal Plan goals.
Education & Experience Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred. Experience in case management and working with target population youth preferred.
Primary Responsibilities:
Maintain a clear and complete TLP Case Manager folder. Review TLP applications and conduct interviews to recommend to the Program Director if a youth will be accepted into our Transitional Living Program. Meet with incoming residents, and parent/guardians, to complete intake paperwork. Meet with each resident to set and review goals in individually-designed Personal/Transitional Plans, focusing on education, employment, good tenancy, health, accessing mainstream benefits, and life skills. Meet with each resident once a week for 1 hour to review individually-designed Personal Plan goals. Support them with any setbacks, and coach them toward successful accomplishment of each goal. Provide transportation under exceptional circumstances only (i.e., initial orientation, appointments that mandate DTP presence, group activities, and urgent medical needs). Implement program rules and policies, including creating appropriate behavioral contracts when needed. Perform urinalysis tests for residents as required. Coordinate resident activities (independent living skills classes, community events, purchasing supplies) as time permits. Maintain contacts, satisfactory working relationships, and timely communications with representatives of area schools, colleges, GED programs, employers, financial aid counselors, parent/guardians, and other persons essential to resident success. Perform casita searches for prohibited items and monthly housing inspections, including fire safety. Communicate facility maintenance needs promptly. Attend clinical supervision meetings with Clinical Supervisor, Reflective with Program Director and weekly staff meetings. Conduct exit interviews with residents. Communicate resident changes to TSS staff. Maintain a clean driving record based on DreamTree Project insurance requirements. Participate in the on-call phone rotation schedule. Other duties as assigned.
Additional Compensation:
$100 = 30 Days after start date $100 = 60 Days after start date
Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time Pay:
$20.00 - $26.00 per hour
Benefits:
Dental insurance Employee assistance program Health insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
