Case Manager, Positive Youth Development Program

Title : Case Manager, Positive Youth Development Program

Reports to : Program Manager

Location : Catholic Charities Diocese of Venice, Inc. - Bonita Springs FL Office

Classification : Hourly / Nonexempt

Overview

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Venice, Inc. provides services to people of all races, backgrounds and beliefs. We offer a variety of housing and social service programs to individuals, families and communities across ten counties in Southwest Florida. The Education Caseworker for Positive Youth Development (after-school tutoring and summer enrichment program) helps to coordinate services for children in elementary school and middle school, works closely with the parents or caregivers toward identified goals and academic improvement of children in the program, and acts as liaison with the school system. During the summer, this position assists in the coordination, planning, and execution of summer activities, as well provides coverage at both sites.

Job Responsibilities

• To assess students, develop an education plan, establish regular communication with parents and teachers, track progress (grades and behavior), plan daily activities, direct daily routine, and coordinate volunteers.
• To coordinate planning and execution of the summer program schedule and activities.
• To collaborate with client in-take process and maintain an up-to-date client database.
• To comply with all contractual obligations and requirements. To complete all written reports and daily documentation as assigned, punctually and thoroughly.
• To comply with agency continuous quality improvement policies.
• To work as a member of the PYD team.
• To communicate successes and concerns with supervisors.
• To learn and adhere to all Catholic Charities personnel policies and regional procedures.
• To participate in all required programs and in-service training.
• Knowledge of geographic area to travel primarily for the purposes of promoting the program.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Bachelor's degree in the human services or related field required.
• Bilingual; fluent in English and Spanish, preferred.
• Prior experience working with children, youth, families or a special population or an equivalent combination of education, experience and training.
• Strong communications and relationship skills
• Ability to work with others in a warm, non-judgmental manner while being a role model
• Working knowledge of database reporting systems and Microsoft Office
• The ability to work evening hours, beyond 5 : 00pm.
• Valid Florida Driver's License
• Ability to pass a Level II background screening