Redeploy

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : $45,000 starting level

POSITION : Redeploy / Second Chance Case Manager

QUALIFICATIONS : Bachelor Degree in behavioral or social sciences. Demonstrated interest in, and ability to, understand the general problems and needs of at-risk youth and their families. Skills and willingness to facilitate group therapy. Sensitivity and responsiveness to the cultural differences of individuals and families in groups outside ones own culture.

CLASSIFICATION : Exempt Full-Time

REPORTS TO : Director of Juvenile Justice Services

Summary : Carries a caseload of clients and provides direct services.

Duties for Direct Service to Youth and Families

• Accepts case assignment from the Director of Juvenile Justice Services and begins services within the prescribed guidelines.
• Obtains proper releases and consents, and safeguards the confidentiality of all records.
• Insures all necessary documentation is properly signed and in the client file.
• Works with the Redeploy / Second Chance therapist, youth and family to develop a Service Plan outlining service needs.
• Maintains regular contact with the youth and families to provide case management services including transportation, coordination and referral to other community resources and specialized services as appropriate.
• Provides counseling to youth and their families.
• Co-leads group as prescribed.
• Participates in 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
• Leads youth portion of group as prescribed.
• Participates in all inter-agency staffing's of clients.
• Attends court dates for assigned clients.
• Completes assessments with youth.
• Support Services
• Completes case notes, reports, documentation and paperwork as necessary and required, within prescribed timelines.
• Maintains an on-going case file for each youth which is up to date and contains all required documentation.
• Participates in all required YSBIV staffing's and team meetings.
• Develops a working knowledge of, and establishes and cultivates cooperative professional relationships with, community resources, allied agencies, and referral sources.

III. Other Duties