Reentry Case Manager

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Description

Job Title : Reentry Case Manager

Job Purpose : Provide reentry services, including case management, court advocacy, cognitive behavioral therapy and linkage to stabilization services for approximately 30 youth and young adults annually.

Location : Reentry Case Manager has a work space at BACR’s Antioch Office, however, this is a mobile position requiring traveling throughout Central and East Contra Costa County communities, as well as serving in custody participants in adult jails and youth detention facilities.

Applicants should have experience serving the following priority populations : Justice involved, undocumented, disconnected from education, unemployed and underemployed, public housing residents, pregnant and parenting participant and young adults.

All applicants should be able to act with a sense of urgency, should be confident with problem solving skills and be innovative in working with multi barrier participants and adults.

Reports To : Program Manager, Contra Costa County Workforce and Reentry Programs Compensation and Benefits :

Classification : Full-time, Exempt

Compensation : $58,240-$60,000 Annual Salary

Benefits : Medical, Dental and Vision and other health benefits; reimbursement for travel for work purposes; monthly cell phone stipend;

and laptop, if needed.

Direct Service :

Conduct assessments; assess youth and young adults in the areas of academics, skills, risk level and behavior; identify barriers, strengths and individual characteristics

Work with youth in setting educational, professional and behavioral short and long term goals, as well as individual case plans to meet identified goals

Meet with youth in person weekly to monthly, depending on need, to formally monitor progress of case plans

• Check in via phone call, text and email on a daily to weekly basis for informal monitoring Responsible for maintaining case notes on each client;
• accurately and regularly input data into database systems, spreadsheets and funder databases to maintain participant information in accordance with BACR’s standards and any program-specific funder(s)’ requirements Make referrals to other services and programs as appropriate;

attend and / or bring client to such activities when necessary

Build relationships and maintain regular contact with parents / guardians, foster parents, teachers / school administrators, therapists, social workers, attorneys, probation officers and other key stakeholders

Attend school meetings, court hearings and other appointments influencing the clients; act as advocate when appropriate

Responsible for writing service plans which include wraparound barrier removal services and linkages; educational, employment, financial, health and wellness, housing, etc.

Responsible for writing court reports and letters confirming client status

Support clients’ families as appropriate; assist with strategizing with families and lawyers when clients are facing charges;

provide translation at court, etc.

Participate in coordinating collaborative case conferencing sessions; facilitate phone and in person meetings between stakeholders that are each serving / supporting participants;

collect status updates and additional data on participants from partners

Build partnerships and collaborations leading to better outcomes for participants Submit quarterly reports which reflects all efforts and participant status for the month Represent BACR at internal / external networking and partnership meetings / events Conduct job as a youth development practitioner;

act in accordance with BACR best practices and program core values and philosophy

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Willing to work alongside justice partners, including the Contra Costa Probation Department and the District Attorney’s Office.

Culturally competent in language and lived experience, reflecting the communities we serve Collaborative and solutions oriented

Resilience; able to withstand or recover from difficult conditions

Ability to work independently and as a member of a team

2+ years case management experience

2+ years’ experience working with system impacted youth and families ( justice, welfare, immigration systems)

Experience serving undocumented youth and families, including familiarity with current immigration law

Experience working with disconnected high school and transitional aged youth Familiar with the framework and practice of Youth Development

Familiar with the concept and practice of Restorative Justice

Familiar with Trauma Responsive approaches and practices

Up to date on local, regional and national policies impacting youth and families Able to work well under pressure and seek help when needed

Able to work in ambiguity; innovative, flexible, nimble, self-motivated, self-directed Valid California Drivers License and an insured, registered and operational vehicle to use for work purposes.

Ability to assess crisis situations and initiate action independently and without direction Excellent organization and leadership skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Ability to be on call

BACR Mission

BACR promotes the healthy development of individuals, families and communities through direct services, volunteerism and partnerships in the San Francisco Bay Area.

BACR Best Practices

1. We persevere, are dependable and act with integrity.

2. We recognize the needs and strengths of customers and support their development. 3. We are continuous learners - stretching, growing and innovating.

4. We build healthy relationships and are guided by a caring heart.

5. Our services are based on proven models and methods.

6. We work within communities and build alliances to meet community needs.

7. We focus on results.

8. We are humble, hopeful and have a sense of humor.

Qualified candidates should email a cover letter, resume and references to Kareem Ervin at

BACR is an equal opportunity employer and encourages diversity.