Apartment Case Manager

Good Samaritan Boys Ranch; Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Good Samaritan Boys Ranch is seeking a Case Manager for its Transitional Living program in Springfield, MO. You will provide case management services to residents, sponsor individualized service plans, and coordinate with families to support residents toward independence.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree, 21+ years old, and the ability to obtain a Class E driver's license. You will manage a caseload of about 15 youths and work in a crisis-aware, trauma-informed environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 21+ years old and able to obtain a Class E driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Review referrals to determine readiness for transitional living after interview and referral.
• Carry a caseload of approximately 15 residents.
• Develop an Individualized Service Plan with residents and review it quarterly.
• Communicate regularly with the Family Support Team and share progress/concerns.
• Connect residents to community services as needed.

Skills

Case management

Crisis intervention

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services

Job description

• Location 424 E Norton Rd,Springfield, MO, 65803,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time - Exempt

Department

Transitional Living

Qualifications

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field, previous case management experience, and/or experience working with youth in a residential or transitional living program.

Minimum

Bachelor's Degree, at least 21 years of age, able to obtain a Class E driver's license.

Position Summary

Provide case management services to residents in the Transitional Living Programs that will facilitate their progress towards independence.

Special Working Conditions

Exposure to residents and at times, treatment conditions. Requires ability to manage crisis situations, emergency situations, and provide trauma informed interventions.

Description of Responsibilities

• Case Manager will be responsible for reviewing referrals to the program, interviewing prospective residents, and determining, based on interview and referral, whether prospective residents are ready for transitional living.
• Case Manager will carry a caseload of approximately 15 residents in the program.
• Case Manager is responsible for developing an Individualized Service Plan with all residents and conducting subsequent reviews of the plan quarterly.
• Case Manager communicates with the Family Support Team on a regular basis, keeping team members informed on progress as well as concerns.
• Case Manager connects residents to community services as needed.
• Case Manager is responsible for visiting youth in their apartments as a part of the 48-72 hour visit requirement, and ensuring that apartments are well kept.
• Case Manager will provide meaningful education and learning opportunities designed to equip youth with essential life skills such as budgeting, employment, physical and mental health management, problem solving, healthy relationships, etc.
• Case Manager will treat all residents with respect and fairness, contributing to a safe environment and providing trauma informed care.
• Case Manager will conduct oneself in a professional manner in all interactions with staff, residents, family support teams, and others involved in the resident's life.
• Case Manager will follow agency policies and procedures.
• Case Manager is responsible for ensuring proper documentation is kept for all residents.
• Case Manager will perform additional duties as directed by the Program Coordinator.