Program Coordinator/Case Manager

Youth Consultation Service (YCS) is a behavioral health and social services agency that has been caring for at risk children and families since 1918 in therapeutic residences, special education schools, in-home and in-community programs throughout NJ.

Currently seeking a Case Manager/Program Coordinator.

The primary purpose of this position is to oversee residential supervisors/residential assistant staff and also handle the program Case Management.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Document client observations and behaviors provide role modeling to adolescent population teach and interact provide recreation, promote socialization skills.
• The role of the Program Coordinator is to oversee the program, staff and services delivered to residents in residential placement.
• To uphold and maintain the quality of service provided by the program/YCS.
• Be accessible to residents and families. Serve as resident advocates.
• Coordinate and oversee all programming for the clients of the facility including supervision of the recreation schedule for all shifts and special events.
• In the absence of the Site Administrator, oversee daily operations of the facility.
• Participate in professional development.
• Supervise residential assistants, supervisors and support staff.
• Produce and implement all RA staff schedules.
• Facilitate site orientation for new hires.
• Complete assessments of residents, provide workshops to residents and engage residents in treatment goals.
• Participate in the assessment, evaluation and treatment to clients and families under supervision of a licensed social worker.
• .Participate in counseling services to client, treatment home parents and natural parents
• Provide referral and linkage to ancillary and or specialized treatment services and interventions.
• To assist youth and their families in identifying, accessing and receiving appropriate mental health and other services in a timely, efficient and effective manner.

Requirements:

• Valid NJ Driver's License.
• Bachelor's with 3 or more years of relevant experience or Master's with 1-year of related experience
• leadership, communication, creativity, teamwork, flexibility, positive outlook, ability to engage residents and build residents.

YCS is An Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $23.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 403(b)
• 403(b) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Assesment, Evaluation and Treatment: 3 years (Required)
• Case management: 3 years (Required)
• Working with youth in a group or behavioral setting: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $23