Case Manager 1 - Foster Care (Community Placement Services)

Job Description

Job Description

Description :

The Community Placement Case Manager (Community Placement Services) helps children and youth resolve behavioral, mental, and emotional issues. This often involves helping them deal with trauma and feelings of abandonment. Case Managers meet with youth and foster families on a regular basis. This position will identify the needs of children and youth in LUK foster homes and connect them to community resources to meet those needs. This position will gather information via screenings, assessments, and consultation with collateral sources. With the youth, the Case Manager will develop goals for an Individualized Action Plan. Ratings on progress toward these goals as well as discharge planning and implementation are expected. The Case Manager will work with other members of the youth and foster family’s team to ensure children and youth in foster care receive the support needed to thrive.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Credentials as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work preferred.

This is a fulltime position located in North Central Massachusetts and will include community-based travel and implementation. You must have reliable and safe transportation. Work schedule must accommodate the needs of the youth / foster family. Bilingual / Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

In addition to very competitive salaries LUK offers a substantial and unique benefit package found here .

Introduction to LUK, Inc. :

LUK has deep roots in Central Massachusetts. We’re driven by our values and we’re serious about our work. It’s not easy work, but it is rewarding! With Crisis as our middle name (LUK Crisis Center), we are well versed in handling all kinds of issues that may arise. LUK exists to help people thrive – the people we serve and the people who work here. We appreciate creative thinking, uniqueness, and tenacity. We encourage staff to participate in numerous opportunities to grow as an individual and a member of a team, influence others and be influenced, be your best and do your best. We provide individualized services to the people we work with and offer flexibility so that staff can meet responsibilities at work and outside of work. The community is “LUK-y” to have the skills, experience, and talent of our staff!

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Requirements : Purpose :

The Community Placement Case Manager will provide strength-based services to children and youth to support progress toward their goals.

Responsibilities Include :

• Meet with children and youth at their foster home, school, or other community-based location regularly
• Maintain communication with youth, foster families, and other treatment team members between meetings
• Complete intakes and discharges in a timely manner, to include screening and assessments as well as individual action plan development
• Identify children and youth’s needs and connect them to community resources to meet those needs (warm hand-off preferred)
• Complete regular reviews of progress toward goals to quantify child / youth functioning
• Model skills for youth and coach / mentor them to develop their own skills
• Assist with internal and external reports
• Actively participate in supervision and training as required
• Ensure safety and well-being of all youth by observing for signs of abuse and / or neglect
• Provide services that respect each family and youth’s cultural background, heritage, and identity
• Participate in emergency services rotation
• Gain an understanding and commitment to LUK’s Mission, Vision, and Values and provide congruent clinical services

Knowledge and Experience Required :

Skills and Abilities :

How to Apply :

Submit a cover letter and resume sharing your interest and unique qualifications for this position to :

Online : Click “Apply for Job” below, fill out demographic information, and attach your resumé and cover letter.

Mail : Director of Human Resources

LUK, Inc.

545 Westminster Street

Fitchburg, MA 01420

Email : HR@LUK.org HR@LUK.org with the subject line “Community Placement Case Manager”

FAX : 978-829-2210

Job Location :

The Community Placement Case Manager will work in Central Massachusetts with access to office space in Fitchburg and Worcester. Transportation required. Ability to work remotely on occasion.

Salary Range and Benefits :

Pay Range : 9B. Salary Range : $49,000 – $57,000. Salary ranges within each pay grade are based on qualifications, skills, and experience.

Contact LUK’s Human Resources Department for information on our exceptional Benefit Package.

For benefit-eligible positions, LUK provides an extensive and unique benefit package. For more information on LUK’s employment benefits please visit : www.LUK.org / Benefits

Position Overview :

LUK Division : Community Placement

LUK Component : TBD

Direct Supervisor : TBD

LUK Staffing Category : 9B

This position is 40 hours per week

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EOE and Diversity Commitment

LUK is committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive workplace and is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Our team includes talented professionals from a wide range of backgrounds and experiences—from those with firsthand knowledge of the communities we serve to recent graduates and experienced professionals. We believe that bringing together people with different perspectives makes us stronger and better equipped to serve our communities.