360 Youth Services, a non-profit agency transforming the lives of youth for over 45 years, is looking to hire a Cornerstone Case Manager

All of the job duties and responsibilities within this document will be performed in accordance with established policy and procedure guidelines within the department and agency.

Provide program services to residents and be responsible for client staffing, client transitions, program liaison with DCFS, program liaison with court services, client skill development and all other duties as assigned by the Program Manager.

A Bachelor's degree in social work or a related human services field and 2 years of equivalent work experience. Have appropriate educational background from an accredited school of social work or related field.

Experience with DCFS protocols and policy. Minimum age of 23. Demonstrates an ability and willingness to provide agency designated services in an independent fashion. A valid driver’s license. Demonstrate strong interpersonal skills in relating to youth and staff in a positive, constructive and therapeutic manner. Demonstrate leadership skills which will ensure healthy communication with staff members.

Demonstrate an ability to work with youth, families, and social service agencies in a professional manner as an agent for positive change. A commitment to the values and ethics of a professional social worker. Demonstrate at all times a level of personal and professional integrity, honesty and competency that brings credit to the profession and the agency.

Coordinate and lead Client Staffing’s to include but not limited to:

a. Attending Staffing’s for incoming clients.

b. Facilitating Staffing’s for all current clients.

c. Completion of Staffing reports within the required time period.

d. Attend Staffing’s for recently discharged clients.

e. Participation in DCFS Staffing conference calls.

2. Coordinate and organize all discharges of clients to include but not limited to:

a. Completion of Centralized Matching Team Referrals

b. Completion of Discharge Summaries

c. Coordination of Transition Support Services for discharged clients

3. Work with clients to locate and engage family members and adult supports.

4. Set visitation logistics to insure adequate transportation needs are met.

5. Manage client medication supply and administration including submission of psychotropic consents to DCFS as needed.

6. Set medical and dental appointments as needed or required by DCFS.

7. Maintain in-house documents to include; client information sheet, SER/UIR contacts, and medical service reports.

8. Submission of all ACR document needs to DCFS Caseworker.

9. Interface with Residential Therapist to insure thorough communication with Psychiatric Nurse.

10. Develop positive post-secondary education plans (including FAFSA completion, college visits, financial resources).

11. Maintain positive relationships with local area employers and work with clients to secure and maintain employment.

12. Provide administrative backup as needed.

13. Ensure all residents’ charts are complete and contain the required paperwork.

14. Complete and submit all State (i.e. DCFS) required documentation by the necessary time line (i.e. CANS).

15. Participate in all agency related meetings and activities as designated by the Program Manager.

16. All other duties as assigned by the Group Home Program Manager

Organizational Values: Our values unite us as an organization. They are the anchors that steer our behavior, interactions with each other, and provide a guide for decision making.

Compassionate: We wholeheartedly care for and listen to others

Empowering: We nurture potential, build on strengths, and inspire hope for a better future

Inclusive: We accept others completely as they are

Affirming: We encourage and celebrate personal identity

Respectful: We hear people where they are and are willing to work on judgements we may have towards others while treating people with the highest regard

Authentic: We are truthful and transparent in what we say and do

About 360 Youth Services: 360 is a powerful organization joined together by a shared commitment to change lives and inspire hope. By strengthening emotional skills, reducing youth access to and use of alcohol and other drugs, and ending the experience of homelessness, 360 works passionately in our pursuit to help children, teens and young adults experience their full potential.

360 Youth Services is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants of color and those who identify as LGBTQ are highly encouraged to apply. Decisions and criteria governing the employment relationship with all employees are made in a nondiscriminatory manner, without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, age, FMLA status, or any other factor determined to be unlawful by federal, state or local statutes.