What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Axis 180 position at Volunteers of America, Dakotas?
Department: Axis 180
Reports To: Axis180 Director
Job Type: Full Time
Position Supervises: None
Work Schedule: Full-time position requiring flexible scheduling and rotation on an on-call system with evening and every other weekend availability.
POSITION SUMMARY
The Case Manager at Axis180 provides essential support to youth, offering comprehensive case management services that encompass housing, accessing resources, and life skills instruction. This position actively assesses participants' progress toward self-sufficiency and community-based housing while fostering an environment that promotes growth and independence. Through consistent communication with staff, referral sources, and community partners, the Case Manager ensures collaboration and resource alignment to benefit youth services. By engaging with residents in a supportive and encouraging manner, this role helps advance interpersonal skills and independence, paving the way for successful transitions to independent living.
Working as part of a dedicated team, the Case Manager contributes to a unified effort to meet the unique needs of each resident and support their journey toward stability and self-reliance. This role is vital in creating a positive and empowering atmosphere for both staff and participants, aligned with the mission of Volunteers of America, Dakotas to guide people to live healthy and fulfilling lives.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS STATEMENT(S)
A. Complete intake and discharge activities with youth.
B. Meet with youth regularly to address ongoing expectations, progress, or issues of non-compliance.
C. Ensure consistent and ongoing communication with staff, referral sources, or community partners to benefit youth services.
D. Develop, monitor, and implement recommendations for the youths Transition Plan.
E. Complete assessment of participant needs.
F. Coordinate safe housing placement for when youth discharge from the program.
G. Assist youth in applying for resources.
H. Ensure critical information is reported, documented, and regularly maintained.
I. Plan and support transportation of clients as necessary.
J. Attend program staff meetings and trainings required.
K. Provide emotional support and model behaviors that will help lead youth to learn to positive life skills.
L. Participate in rotating on call for participants to utilize in emergency or crisis situations.
Responsible to carry out other duties as assigned to support program operations and goals.
POSITIONS QUALIFICATIONS
Education: Associates degree in social work or related human services field required.
Experience: One year of related work experience preferred.
Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills.
Other Requirements: Valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. Must be at least 21 years of age.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
A. Ability to Stand, Walk, sit, manually manipulate, reach outward and above shoulders, speak, climb, crawl, squat, kneel, and bend on a daily basis.
B. Capability to Lift, carry, push or pull up to 50lbs on an occasional basis.