What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager, Youth Residential position at Community Solutions, Inc. (CSI)?
Program Overview
The LISA Division of Community Solutions is seeking an energetic and dedicated Case Manager to work at the SAIL Program with young adults, ages 18-23 years old. Case Managers will work closely as a team within the program and regularly collaborate with the Program Director, Youth Residential Supervisor and Vocational/Life Skills Manager. S/he will ensure that the tenets of a strengths-based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches are maintained within the program and services offered and will perform all related duties as assigned.
Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Starting Wage: $22.10/hour
Position Overview
Qualifications
Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the criminal justice system. Since CSI’s founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states.
CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
The LISA Division of Community Solutions is seeking an energetic and dedicated Case Manager to work at the SAIL Program with young adults, ages 18-23 years old. Case Managers will work closely as a team within the program and regularly collaborate with the Program Director, Youth Residential Supervisor and Vocational/Life Skills Manager. S/he will ensure that the tenets of a strengths-based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches are maintained within the program and services offered and will perform all related duties as assigned.
Schedule: Monday/Wednesday/Thursday/Friday 8:00am to 4:00pm and Tuesday 10:00am to 6:00pm
Starting Wage: $22.10/hour
Position Overview
- Ensures that the tenets and philosophy of a strengths based, gender responsive, relational, trauma informed program are developed and maintained in the program and services offered.
- Supports in the development of an emotionally and physically safe environment for staff and residents.
- Maintains a caseload and facilitates duties related to intake, screening and assessment, orientation, service and discharge planning, and facilitation of services for assigned residents, including:
- Manages referrals and intakes with the Program Director/Youth Residential Supervisor.
- Aids in the selection of appropriate assessments and screening tools.
- Facilitates individual screens/assessments and develops individualized service and discharge plans collaboratively with residents.
- Actively collaborates with families, schools and all providers serving residents.
- Initiates regular, individual case management sessions with residents.
- Collaborates with staff to ensure that each resident’s individual goals are attended to, particularly related to life skills-building.
- Contributes to facilitation of the program’s behavior motivation system (TIER).
- Brokers services in the community as needed.
- Aids in the selection of group offerings, plans regular groups/services, and facilitates groups.
- Assist in the planning/facilitation of service team meetings and actively participates in other meetings with families, DCF, and other providers.
- Provides quality supervision, coaching, and support to subordinates.
- Completes logs, reports, and data entry as required/requested.
- Maintains the confidentiality of the residents and their families according to the agency's policy.
- Provides appropriate role modeling for staff and residents at all times, including dress, managing personal emotions, behavior, etc.
- Collaborates with the Program Director/Youth Residential Supervisor to provide guidance and direction to program staff and to identify any gaps in services and areas of improvements.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required, plus a minimum of 2 years’ experience in a similar capacity. Preference given to those with advanced degrees in Education, Social Work, Psychology, and other related fields.
- Must have a requisite understanding and commitment to the principles of strengths based, relational, trauma-informed, gender responsive and culturally competent approaches in the delivery of programming and services for abused/neglected and adjudicated youth.
- Excellent oral, written and interpersonal skills desired.
- Experience with Microsoft Office.
- COVID19 vaccination or a negative test prior to start date.
- Two (2) weeks’ vacation accrued within the first year, bumped to three (3) weeks accrual after 1 year of service.
- Sick time (7 days accrual basis), floating holiday time (4 days/year).
- Medical and Dental plans.
- Voluntary plan options for: Vision, FSA, voluntary STD, Accident, Hospital, Life insurance and AD&D.
- 401(k) Retirement savings plan with automatic enrollment and a company match of 100% up to 4% of your contribution.
- Tuition reimbursement after 1 year service.
- Ongoing training.
Community Solutions Inc. (CSI) is a nonprofit organization that promotes the responsible citizenship, accountability, and well-being of individuals and families involved, or at risk of involvement, in the criminal justice system. Since CSI’s founding in 1962, it has been a pioneer in the community-based service. We have been delivering supervision, treatment, and comprehensive individualized services to help clients interact more effectively in their communities and become productive citizens. Using this plan we built the first ever halfway house in New England which has now been replicated and grown to almost 50 programs in 9 states.
CSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer – M/F/Disability/Vet. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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