Clinical Case Manager

Description

Clinical Case Manager, Positive Youth Program

As a Clinical Case Manager in the Positive Youth Progression program, you will maintain a caseload of eight to ten youth and meet with each weekly. Positive Youth Progression provides six to nine months of home and community-based prevention services to youth who are at risk of being removed from their homes. The goals of the program are to prevent out-of-home placement for troubled youth and to avoid the juvenile justice system. You will report to the Program Coordinator and you will work with a partner (Clinician) in a combination of on-site and remote with travel to client's homes is required.

Responsibilities:

• Complete assessments to identify strengths and needs of youth, caregiver and family
• Develop treatment plans with the clinician for the youth and families to help identify and meet their goals
• Assist caregivers in the development of effective parenting skills
• Work with youth in the area of skill building (anger management, stress management and problem solving, social skills and emotional regulation) and independent living skills
• A trauma-informed approach to service delivery and working with the clinician to conduct family sessions
• Communicate with the youth’s family to monitor progress and support the family’s effort to keep the youth safe
• Coordinate services with service providers and collaterals involved with the youth and their family
• Complete paperwork within agency, county, and state guidelines.
• You will work Monday through Friday with a flexible schedule that includes evenings and a rotating on-call schedule.

Requirements and Education:

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Sociology, Criminal Justice, Psychology, Human Services, or a related field
• Experience working with at-risk youth and their families preferred
• Home and community-based experience is a plus
• A valid driver's license and automobile that is insured following New York State Requirements is required

Benefits

• Health care package: medical, dental, and vision 
• Tuition reimbursement 
• Paid time off 
• Holiday Pay 
• 401 (K) plan 
• Life Insurance  
• Loan repayment assistance 
• Free training/CEU opportunities

About Northern Rivers

At Northern Rivers Family of Services, we work together to make a difference in our client's lives. Northern Rivers empowers children, adults, and families to change their lives and build stronger communities.

Northern Rivers Family of Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We hire great people from a variety of backgrounds, not because it is the right thing to do, but because it makes us stronger!  All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable law. We cherish the unique contributions of our diverse staff and are building a culture where everyone has the opportunity to do the meaningful work.

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