Aftercare Case Manager - Shape Kids’ Futures

New Horizons Ranch and Center; Abilene (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Paid Time Off starting on your first

401(k) retirement match

Paid work anniversary trips

Job summary

New Horizons in Abilene, TX is seeking an Aftercare Case Manager to collaborate with the youth’s Service Planning team, document aftercare outcomes, review CANS 3.0 assessments, assist school enrollment, and maintain the education portfolio.

You will support transfers to medical and mental health providers, coordinate with parents/caregivers, and operate within Keeping Kids First to ensure safety and well-being of children in care. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and two years’ experience working with kids and adolescents who have experienced trauma preferred; or Master’s Degree in a social service or related field.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license and insurance.
• Must have insight and understanding of cultural diversity and have the ability to work with diverse populations.
• Must be able to perform conflict resolution or crisis intervention.
• Must pass a criminal background check, drug screen, and tuberculosis screening.
• Demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills, as well as excellent organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Keeping Kids Safe!
• Following the New Horizons’ Employee Handbook;
• Work collaboratively with other personnel and/or service providers and professionals;
• Managing an average of 25 cases for children, who have discharged from a CPA and/or RTC program and are receiving aftercare services, while adhering to all State Minimum Standards and New Horizons’ policies;
• Demonstrating flexibility and adaptability to best meet the needs of kids in treatment;
• Conducting and participating in aftercare check-ins;
• Accurately completing all required documentation and tracking outcomes in a timely manner;
• Attending and actively collaborating with the Service Planning team;
• Creating an aftercare plan and ensuring that the elements of the plan are followed;
• Assisting with school enrollment and maintaining educational portfolio;
• Assisting in the transfer to community medical and mental health providers ensuring there is no lapse in therapy or medication as applicable;
• Assisting in the identification and referral to normative age-appropriate activities within the youth’s community;
• Ensuring that staff are adhering to New Horizons', state, and federal regulations of child care;
• Attending and completing all required professional training and workshops to satisfy continuing education hours;
• Transporting kids in personal vehicle when needed;
• Studying, practicing, and operating within the New Horizons’ Philosophy of Keeping Kids First.

Skills

Effective communication

Crisis intervention

Conflict resolution

Cultural competence

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Master's degree in social service or related field

Tools

Windows OS

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Email & internet research

Job description

New Horizons in Abilene, TX is seeking an Aftercare Case Manager to collaborate with the youth’s Service Planning team, document aftercare outcomes, review CANS 3.0 assessments, assist school enrollment, and maintain the education portfolio.

You will support transfers to medical and mental health providers, coordinate with parents/caregivers, and operate within Keeping Kids First to ensure safety and well-being of children in care. A Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field is preferred.