Positions Summary:

This Case Manager position is responsible for overseeing the development of the treatment plan, its implementation and all subsequent reporting and treatment plans. This position must facilitate effective communication and working relationships among youth care specialists to insure on-site implementation of the services program and provide case management to individual clients.

Education and Experience Requirements:

Bachelors degree with major study in social work, psychology, sociology, or a closely allied field and two (2) years of experience in the care and rehabilitation of youth OR a Masters degree with major study in social work or a closely allied field and one (1) year of experience in the care and rehabilitation of youth.

Case Management experience preferred.

Working knowledge of BRS standards preferred.

Prefer experience working with Oregon Youth Authority.

Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Genuine concern for young people and the ability to treat all people with dignity and respect, and openness to learning and implementing a Positive Youth Development approach to youth work.

Ability to work effectively within: culturally diverse populations; team dependent models; crisis management; strength-based theoretical orientation; adolescent development; and family reunification. Knowledge of stages of change, motivational interviewing, and trauma informed care.

Knowledge of community resources that support and promote independent living skills.

Knowledge of Oregon Youth Authority, Department of Community Justice, and/or other systems of care for adjudicated youth.

A commitment to on-going training and a willingness to receive and act upon feedback.

Ability to accurately read, record, and interpret information and complete written documentation that meets contract and program guidelines.

Ability to provide visual and auditory supervision of program and youth.

Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with a broad variety of people, including youth, families, staff, supervisors, and community partners.

Ability to stay calm and emotionally available in an environment serving young people who require a high level of supervision and redirection from staff.

Ability to exercise independent discretion and judgment within program guidelines.

Ability to work effectively in a team-dependent environment and to act on the agenda of the program.

Ability to maintain appropriate professional boundaries working with youth and in handling confidential information.

Ability to climb and descend at least two flights of stairs.

Ability to escort and supervise clients in the community which may require standing and walking up to an hour at one time.

Ability to stay awake and alert throughout entire assigned shift and to perform routine dorm checks and facility walk-throughs.

Ability to effectively monitor safety and demonstrate group management skills and effectively de-escalate potentially chaotic or volatile situations.

Ability to regul...