What are the responsibilities and job description for the Targeted Case Manager/Youth Counselor position at Youth Homes?
This position is responsible for:
- Providing individualized support to youth in care related to the following core areas:
- Care Coordination: This includes participation in the development of a Care Plan with active participation of the youth.
- Scheduling, transporting, and participating in appointments (i.e. medical, school, other agencies) with youth as necessary to achieve identified case management goals and service needs.
- Coordination of services and advocacy on behalf of assigned youth.
- The implementation of an array of activities designed to improve family engagement and other supports that can expand a youth's "web of belonging" both during and after residing at Youth Homes.
- Identifying, facilitating, developing and/or providing educational/vocational/life skills training to prepare the youth for transition into adulthood.
- Providing post-discharge follow-up and support to youth.
- Complete accurate and timely documentation of project-related activities.
- Participate in training and meetings with other Case Managers to coordinate implementation, share experiences, improve model, and accurately evaluate the program.
- Working with youth ages 12-17
- Managing group living and care
- Implementation of recreational programs and activities
- Monitor individual behavior of youth
- Transporting youth in company van (valid drivers license required)
Education, and Licensing Requirements:
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Experience working with at-risk youth in a paid or volunteer setting.
- A valid Montana Driver’s License.
Youth Homes provides a generous benefit package for full time staff:
- Annual Leave up to 80 hours per year
- Bonus Leave at the rate of 32 hours for each year of employment up to a maximum accrual rate of 112 hours per year. (WOW! Almost 5 weeks of vacation total)
- Exceptional Leave (illness or injury) up to 96 hours per year
- Paid Educational Leave
- Health Insurance. Youth Homes pays 85% of employee's premium.
- Health Savings Account contributions up to $100 per month
- Dental and Vision Insurance
- Long-term Disability and Life insurance. Youth Homes pays 100%
- 401(k) retirement account. Youth Homes will match two to one up to 3% of the employee’s gross wages.
- Annual raises
- Federal Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
Salary : $100
