Part-Time Case Manager

Part-Time Case Manager Jacksonville, FL 32206 From $20 an hour - Full-time From $20 an hour - Full-time Position Summary The part-time Case Manager will initiate, assess, support, and facilitate care coordination for youth that have been arrested and are "at-risk" of further involvement in the juvenile justice system. Responsibilities Provide culturally effective capabilities demonstrating a sensitivity and responsiveness to varying cultural characteristics and beliefs with an understanding of trauma and the impact of poverty. Become certified in and provide global appraisal of individual needs assessment to youth who are arrested and processed through the Juvenile Assessment Center and refer for services as needed. Provide care management to access and coordinate multi-agency services for children and families needing multi-pronged social service support and system navigation Responsibilities of this position include; Relationship-building with children and families in need of supports and services. Knowledge of and relationships with community service providers. o Facilitate the completion of any assessments and evaluations and refer the youth and family for services if results indicate the need. Conduct timely case reviews and document all care coordination activities. Maintain a working knowledge of the community social service, education, mental health and legal system as it relates to services and supports required by children and families.

• Formulate case management strategies with assigned staff based on assessments and/or information that will address the youth's specific needs.
• Act as liaison between family, child, and service providers and professionals to advocate for the needs of the child.

Mitigate barriers to services and follow-up with the delivery of services and treatment, which includes assistance in scheduling, organizing, and managing the youth's services. Maintain a working knowledge of the community social service, education, mental health and legal system as it relates to services and supports required by children and families.

• Participate in case staffing with assigned staff and mental health practitioners, school personnel, public health specialists, law enforcement, adult corrections, child welfare and others to identify appropriate services and a youth specific supervision plan.
• Review written or verbal reports from collateral sources, such as educational institutions, employers, counselors, electronic databases, etc.
• other agencies and organizations for the purpose of information sharing and collaboration to address community concerns and promote safe and nurturing communities.
• Review written or verbal reports from collateral sources, such as educational institutions, employers, counselors, electronic databases, etc.
• Attend court hearings and provide reviews to the court as applicable. Qualifications
• Experience with assessing and identifying mental health, substance use, or co-occurring needs in youth and families
• Essential leadership, advocacy, communication, education and counseling, and resource research skills.
• Core philosophy or values consistent with a family-centered approach to care.
• Demonstrate problem solving skills, decision making skills, sound judgment, time management skills, effective public speaking, attention to details.
• Ability to interpret, adapt and apply guidelines and procedures.
• Ability to work independently and utilize initiative, ability to be organized and meet deadlines.
• Possess excellent oral and written communication skills appropriate for children, parents and professionals.
• Work to continue personal competency through in-service and staff development training.
• Ability to maintain client confidentiality according to established policies, federal and state statutes as evidenced by obtaining needed releases of information and maintaining updated releases of information.
• All other duties as assigned. Requirements, Education and Experience
• Must have dependable transportation, current automobile insurance and a valid driver's license.
• Minimum of associate's degree or two-years of higher-education required, with baccalaureate degree in health and human services preferred.
• Two years' relevant experience in community-based practices, serving youth and families, particularly providing social services to at-risk and/or justice involved youth, required.
• Must be able to work in high stress situations with youth and families and provide intensive care coordinator/case management. Personal characteristics
• The Finance and Human Resources Director should demonstrate competence in the following: o Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and dedication to the mission of Partnership for Child Health o

Building Relationships:

Establish and maintain positive working relationships and work with a variety of internal and external stakeholders to prioritize, negotiate and achieve the goals of the organization. o

Communicating Effectively:

Speak, listen and write in a clear, thorough and timely manner using appropriate and effective communication tools and techniques. o

Fostering Teamwork:

Work cooperatively and effectively with others to set goals, resolve problem, and make decisions that enhance organizational effectiveness. o

Organizing:

Set priorities, develop task checklists and work schedules, monitor progress towards goals, and track details, data, information and activities. o

Solving Problems:

Assess problem situations to identify causes, gather and process relevant information, generate possible solutions, and make recommendations and/or resolve the problem.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

From $20.00 per hour

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Care Coordination/Case Management:

2 years (Required) in serving at-risk or justice involved youth: 2 years (Required)

License/Certification:

Driver's License (Required)

Work Location:

In person