Youth Assessment Center - Case Manager - Full - Time

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Covenant House Missouri (CHMO) welcomes youth who are runaway, trafficked, at-risk, or experiencing homelessness with unconditional love, absolute respect and a place to call home. Beyond shelter and basic needs, we deliver transformative solutions to help young people ages 16 to 24 build productive, independent and sustainable lives.

The Case Manager is responsible for providing goal-oriented support and individualized direct care and supervision of program youth. This position is focused on achieving individualized goals for the persons served by assessment, planning, advocacy, and coordination in a manner which reflects the mission, philosophy and policies of Covenant House Missouri.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining good relationships with appropriate boundaries with youth.
• Responsible for client intake and administration of various assessments used to gain knowledge of and assist in the progression of the youth.
• Assist in identifying clients' needs and create individualized treatment plans that represent the best interest of the client and ensures appropriate goals and objectives.
• Initiate crisis intervention counseling to youth and to families as needed.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary team to :

Identify the best possible approach to providing services to the youth in the Residential Programs.

WORKING RELATIONSHIPS

Regular contact with all CHMO staff, and outside agencies.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field or equivalent experience required, master's degree preferred. Applicants with an unrelated Bachelor's or Master's degree, but possessing direct relevant experience and / or competencies may be considered on case by case basis. Minimum two (2) years' experience preferred.

Knowledge / Skills

WORK ENVIRONMENT / PHYSICAL DEMANDS

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