BRS Case Manager

YouthNet; Vancouver (WA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

YouthNet in Washington and Vancouver is seeking a Full-time BRS Case Manager to plan, develop, and implement services for foster youth in need of intensive behavioral support. The role emphasizes trauma-informed care, documentation, service coordination, and collaboration with DCYF.You will conduct weekly in-person home visits, support families, develop treatment and safety plans, and ensure contractual obligations are met while representing YouthNet professionally.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and proof of automobile insurance.
• Ability to pass Washington State criminal check and FBI fingerprinting if required.
• Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field; OR four years of experience in foster care, mental health, or related fields.
• Two years of experience working with children and families.
• Ability to work with challenging behaviors of children in care.
• Knowledge of family systems and child development.
• Excellent written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to collaborate with diverse groups and populations.
• Ability to write objective reports and maintain documentation.
• Commitment to Youthnet mission and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Support birth, relatives, kinship, and foster families.
• Provide weekly in-person home visits to clients across Clark & bordering counties.
• Utilize a trauma-informed approach to support clients, families, and caregivers.
• Learn direct care roles for children and youth in foster care with behavioral challenges.
• Plan, develop and implement services for youth in collaboration with DCYF.
• Facilitate monthly Child, Family Team meetings to track treatment goals.
• Develop Individualized Treatment & Safety Plans.
• Meet contractual obligations related to case management.
• Maintain professional interactions with clients and families.

Skills

Experience with children and families

Trauma-informed approach

Strong written and verbal communica…

Problem-solving skills

Weekly in-home visits

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field

Relevant experience in foster care/mental health (in lieu of degree)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

To plan, develop, and implement services for youth and to collaborate with DCYF in the delivery of services to each youth. To help assure the health, safety and emotional needs of all clients served. To provide on-going parenting guidance, emotional and situational support to families served by Youthnet. To implement all contractual obligations and requirements as related to the role of case management staff. To actively support and contribute to the mission and philosophy of Youthnet. Full time Behavioral Rehabilitation Services (BRS) Case Manager of 4-6 foster youth in need of intensive behavioral support services. This position requires extensive knowledge of trauma sensitive care with the ability to effectively document, communicate, service coordinate, and support foster youth and their family.

TITLE: BRS Case Manager

REPORTS TO: BRS Supervisor

ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Support birth, relatives, kinship, and foster families
• Ability to provide weekly (or more) in-person home visits to clients and/or transport clients in their community across Clark & bordering counties.
• Utilize a trauma-informed approach to support the service needs of the child, youth, family and caregiver as necessary.
• Learn the role and responsibilities of providing direct care for children and youth in foster care who have behavioral challenges.
• Plan, develop and implement services for children and youth and to collaborate with the Department of Children Youth & Families (DCYF) in the delivery of services.
• Facilitating monthly Child, Family Team meetings with the clients team to ensure pro-active movement on set treatment goals.
• Develop Individualized Treatment & Safety Plans to meet the unique needs of clients
• Implement all contractual obligations and requirements as related to the role of case management.
• Ability to relate to and interact with clients, foster parents, staff, and others in a professional, collaborative manner.
• Help assure the health, safety and emotional needs of all clients served.
• Communicate effectively in individual or group situations including demonstrating listening skills.
• Effectively advocate for people receiving support.
• Ability to write objective reports and maintain accurate documentation. Ability to complete written requirements in a timely manner, consistent with contractual obligations.
• Actively support and contribute to the mission and philosophy of Youthnet.
• Represent Youthnet in a professional manner.
• Ability to meet with each client weekly or more in order to be proactive in set treatment goals
• This position may carry a split caseload across other programs, carrying less BRS cases when carrying lower level foster youth.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS/EXPERTISE:

• Must be at least 21 years old
• Possess a valid Washington State driver’s license and have proof of automobile insurance that meets the statutorily required minimum amounts of coverage;
• Must have the ability to pass a Washington State criminal check and FBI fingerprinting if required;
• Must have a Bachelor's Degree in Human Services or related field; OR four years of experience in the field of foster care, mental health, and/or other related fields;
• Have two years of experience working with children and families minimum
• Have the skills and abilities to work successfully with challenging behaviors of children in care;
• Have a basic understanding of family systems and child development;
• Have effective written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills;
• Possess the ability to work with diverse groups and populations;
• Possess the ability to make objective, visual assessments of home conditions and crisis situations AND to communicate information appropriately;
• Possess knowledge of community resources for youth;
• Have the ability to interact as a team member;
• Must be proficient with basic computer software, such as Microsoft Office suite.