Case Manager

The hours are as follows : Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday-  9am-5pm, Wednesday- 11am-7pm

OVERVIEW :

The Chrysalis House Case Manager will be assigned pregnant or parenting clients from both the residential and non-residential tracks of the Transitional Living Program. This position will provide intensive case management, including basic and independent living skills assessment, training, referrals, and other supports as needed, as well as assist in implementing the parenting training and engagement across the TLP Program. This is a (12) twelve-month, full-time position.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES :

• Develop, coordinate and facilitate parenting skills curricula, incorporating CYS philosophy and effective teaching approaches;
• Curriculum development
• Implementation oversight
• Documentation
• Impact measurement
• Quality assurance
• Staff training
• Crisis intervention and response;
• Outreach, Screening, Intake and Assessment;
• Coordination, development, implementation, ongoing assessment of client's case management needs, service and plans;
• Referral readiness, information and facilitation;
• Case specific youth advocacy;
• Transporting program participants, as required and consistent with agency policies;
• Other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS INCLUDE :

EMPLOYMENT GUIDELINES :

Candidate must :

Candidate must possess significant knowledge of -

CULTURAL SENSITIVITY :

The Center delivers services to youth and families from many racial, ethnic, cultural, social and life style groups. We value differences in people and strive to understand diverse cultures, ethnic origins, sexual orientations, abilities and beliefs. To this end, all staff are required to attend professional development trainings and to continually enhance their understanding of cultural diversity.

Staff are expected to respect and honor cultural and human diversity. The annual Performance Appraisal provides an opportunity for staff to evaluate how they are integrating culturally competent practices into

their everyday work.

QUALIFICATIONS :

A minimum of a Bachelor's degree in human services, education or a related field; and (3) three years' experience or an equivalent combination of education, employment and life experience. A Master's degree is preferred.

In addition to the above, it is mandatory that candidates meet the following criteria prior to hire :

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

Candidates must be able to be autonomously mobile in order to provide the required services.

COMPUTER SKILLS RECOMMENDED :

Program

Skill Level

Microsoft Office

Advanced

Internet Explorer

Advanced

The Center for Youth provides equal opportunities for employment,