Case Manager — Guiding Star Residence
Location: Boise, Idaho Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: Facility Owner/Administrator
About Us
Guiding Star Residence is a newly established children's residential care facility in Boise, Idaho, licensed under. As a startup, you'll have the unique opportunity to help shape our programs, culture, and standard of care from the ground up. We're building a home-like, supportive environment for children in care, and we're looking for a dedicated Case Manager to help lead that mission with us.
Position Summary
Guiding Star Residence is seeking a qualified Case Manager to oversee assessment, service planning, supervision, and support for the children in our care. This is a foundational hire for our growing organization; you'll play a key role in establishing case management practices, service plans, and coordination processes as we launch.
Responsibilities
- Conduct assessments and develop individualized service plans for each child
- Provide supervision and support in coordination with direct care staff
- Be available onsite during normal business hours to support staff and residents
- Coordinate with placing agencies, families, and outside service providers
- Maintain accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with IDAPA 16.04.18
- Support the facility's behavior management and treatment planning processes
- Collaborate with facility leadership to help build and refine case management protocols as a startup team
Required Qualifications
Candidates must meet one of the following, case manager qualification standards:
- Social Work Licensure: Licensed by the State of Idaho under Title 54, Chapter 32, Idaho, or
- Bachelor's Degree: A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in a behavioral science or related field, with at least one (1) year of full-time work experience with children in a social service setting
Preferred Experience
- Prior experience working within a children's residential facility strongly preferred
- Experience developing or implementing individualized service/treatment plans
- Familiarity with IDAPA 16.04.18 or similar state residential care licensing standards
- Experience coordinating with child welfare agencies, courts, or juvenile justice systems
- Strong documentation, organizational, and communication skills
- Comfort working in a startup environment — flexibility, initiative, and willingness to help build processes from scratch
Additional Requirements
- Must pass a criminal history background check
- Reliable availability during normal business hours for onsite support
- Valid driver's license (may be required for transportation coordination)
Why Join Us
As one of our founding team members, you'll help define what quality care looks like at Guiding Star Residence from day one. This is a rare opportunity for a case manager who wants more ownership over program development, not just a role within an already-established system.
To Apply: email us at [email protected] or through indeed.
Pay: $20.00 - $25.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
