Job Summary:
The Backpack Case Manager develops and/or delivers ongoing community based assessment, treatment and supports for children and youth (clients) experiencing severe emotional disturbance. Supports will also be provided for families of the clients as needed to facilitate treatment of the client. High energy level, superior interpersonal skills and the ability to function in a team are required. All direct-service positions necessitate training and preparedness in physical restraint techniques, given the at-risk population served by the employer.
Essential Duties:
General:
- Attend meetings as required by the Program Director, Laraway Youth & Family Services, and Local Educational Agency (LEA)
- Attend trainings to increase knowledge and skills and as required
- Develop, maintain and modify services to assist clients and their families in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, vocational, housing, financial, and other services
- Maintain contact with other professional service providers, LEA, LEA staff and others, for the purpose of case review or consultation regarding services to a specific client
- Develop treatment plans to deliver, or provide for the delivery of, services identified by the treatment team
- Work cooperatively with schools, social rehabilitative services and other agencies providing services to clients and family members of clients.
- Fill in as school-based interventionist for clients when available
- Maintain a positive teamwork approach with all other staff and consultants in providing services to the youth
Administrative:
- Communicate behavioral data to appropriate treatment team members
- Provide monthly case management and specialized Rehabilitation Summaries as required by Program Director
- Provide assistance in the creating and scheduling of Backpack Summer Program(s) and other program activities
- Other duties as assigned
Direct Services:
- Provide continued communication with parents and/or legal guardian regarding services and treatment offered to the client.
- Assist family members of clients in understanding, dealing with, and supporting client.
- Provide social skill and anger management groups to specific clients in identified schools as directed by Program Director.
- Assist in developing natural support networks for clients and family members of clients with severe emotional behavioral disturbances.
- Assist clients and family members of clients in accessing community resources. Determine appropriate course of treatment for interventions.
Other Duties (Supervisory Responsibilities):
- Collect data forms completed by interventionist for the purpose of documentation, progress and treatment plan goals.
- Provide ongoing training and support to staff in Handle With Care™ techniques and protocols.
- Problem solve and manage crises
- Coordinate interventions and treatment with treatment team
Qualifications and Education Requirements:
- Bachelor’s Degree in human services or related field required
- Two years of human services delivery with children and families is preferred
- Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record, and access to a safe, reliable, insured vehicle is required
- Basic knowledge and ability to use word processing programs for documentation
- Use of standard communication tools such as telephone systems and e-mail
- Must be at least 21 years of age
Work/Physical Requirements:
- Given the at-risk population served, the position requires ongoing training and preparedness in the execution of physical restraint techniques. This may require running to catch a child. The “Handle with Care” training program used articulates that individuals with back and neck limitations are likely to be hampered in the execution of the protocols and greatly increases risk to harm to self or student.
- Ability to engage youth in physical activities such hiking, outdoor sports, etc.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
Note: The work conditions and environment described here are representative of those that an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Laraway Youth & Family services is an Equal Opportunity Employer and remains focused on providing a safe and welcoming environment for its staff and consumers.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- What interests you about this position?
- Are you at least 21 years of age?
Education:
Experience:
- Human Services (with children and families): 2 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
