Case Manager - AMIkids Caddo

Job Description

Job Description

Position Summary

The role of the Case Manager is to oversee the service planning and transitional process for youth entering and exiting the program. Perform the duties of the role while providing a safe and successful learning environment for youth and encouraging social and emotional development through the achievement of academic and personal goals.

Essential Job Duties

• Active participant in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team (MDT),
• Complete an intake needs assessment on youth as they enter the Program, and complete re-assessments within established contractual guidelines,
• Evaluate, develop and document an individual service / care plan for the youth based on the needs assessment, and complete updates within established contractual guidelines,
• Ensure youth receives academic, vocational, and behavioral assessments within the required timeframe of enrollment and that this data is used in development of the individual service / care plan,
• Ensure timely delivery of the appropriate Program services to meet the needs of the youth within the established guidelines of the Personal Growth Model and building youth’s ability to function productively in interpersonal relationships
• Attend and represent the program at court hearings, meetings and youths’ legal proceedings,
• Deliver Evidence Base Treatment models adopted by the Program, adhere to fidelity requirements of evidence based treatment model fidelity and documentation per contract
• Facilitate youth progress meetings, with members of the MDT monthly, or more frequently if needed,
• Schedule transitional meetings 60 days prior to release date and assist in the development of a Transition Plan 30 days prior to the youth’s termination from the Program,
• Ensure each youth has a post-needs assessment and has a completed transitional plan after release date,
• Complete administrative tasks related to the role :

Disbursement of comprehensive, monthly reports to the parent / guardian, judge and DJJ Probation Officer, or other applicable individuals, within required timeframe from date of the MDT meeting,

Minimum Education, Training and Experience

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including :