Case Manager - F.Y.R.A.C (Family Youth Respite Aftercare) Program

Job Description

Job Description

SUMMARY :

We are looking for a case manager to join our growing team!

JOB LOCATION : Fort Pierce, FL

Fort Pierce, FL

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Remains educated and up to date on the program changes and basic operations.

Must always use discretion and good judgement to ensure the good reputation of the organization.

Attends all mandatory meetings assigned by supervisor.

Demonstrates adaptability and flexibility to changes in the work environment.

Builds positive relationships with all other Prevention Central staff members and volunteers.

Screen cases for eligibility and services

Complete juvenile client intake assessments

Complete weekly juvenile client sessions and monthly group sessions.

Make appropriate referrals.

Provide direct client services and supervision.

Conduct case staffing and participate in multidisciplinary staffing.

Participate in peer reviews.

Ability to staff court cases and make court presentations ensuring program complies with Department of Juvenile Justice and the Florida Network requirements.

QUALIFICATIONS :

To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and / or ability required. Responsible

reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential

functions.

Ability to learn how to communicate to large and small audiences.

Good verbal and written skills or willingness to learn.

Good interpersonal relation skills or willingness to learn.

Successfully pass a Level II Background Screening.

EDUCATION and / or EXPERIENCE :

A minimum of 5+ years experience with at-risk youth and families and 2 years of case management experience or a Bachelors Degree in Human / Social Service Field.

Knowledgeable of community resources

Ability to compile data, complete reports and maintain appropriate documentation.

Ability to learn or has skills in imputing NETMIS information,

Ability to work with employees at all levels and other agency / organizations.

Positive attitude.

Ability to provide advocacy, linkage, and network services for and on behalf of clients and their families.

Consistent and accurate documentation and appropriate billing

PC is a Drug Free Workplace and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

PREVENTION CENTRAL is a 501 (3), non-profit organization which was founded in 1993. Initially organized to address the issues over representation of minorities in the juvenile justice system. Our

services are designed to work with runaway, truant, and ungovernable youth and their families by increasing social and life management skills, academic success and self-worth awareness.

We expanded to respond to issues of

Family Reunification Services, Prevention, Emergency Food Pantry, Parenting and Neighborhood Empowerment. Since inception, our focus has been on the needs of disadvantaged youth and the families.

Prevention Central is essential and continues to "Build Families and Change Lives"!

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