Case Manager - AMIkids Acadiana

AMIkids; Branch (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Health benefits (Medical, Dental, Vis?

PTO & Paid Holidays

Wellness programs

Pension/Retirement plan

Job summary

AMIkids is seeking a Case Manager to oversee service planning and transitional processes for youth entering and exiting the program. You will develop individualized plans and monitor effectiveness to empower young people to reach their potential.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree (psychology, social work or related field) and at least 2 years of youth experience, with potential CPR/First Aid certification as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work or related field
• Minimum 2 years of experience working with youth
• Ability to obtain crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification
• Possibility of CPR/First Aid certification as required by state

Responsibilities

• Conduct intake needs assessments, re-assessments and transition planning
• Develop and document individual service/care plans based on needs
• Act as part of the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team (MDT)
• Deliver treatment models with fidelity to evidence-based practices
• Attend and represent the program at court hearings and meetings

Skills

Youth experience

Crisis intervention

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Court hearing participation

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/Social work or related field

Job description

WHY AMIkids?

We empower young people to discover their true potential. We're a national youth organization offering education and workforce development, treatment, and behavioral and skills training. Our approach foster care and a sense of family to transform lives. At heart, relationships and hope are in our DNA, and for more than 50 years we've been empowering young people to achieve success and believe: I Can.

We are in search of a Case Manager to oversee the service planning and transitional process for youth entering and exiting the program. The ideal Case Manager is excited to develop an individualized plan for each youth we serve while monitoring that plan to make sure it is effective. We do this to empower young people to discover their true potential. If this "WHY" resonates with you, you may have a place on our team as the AMIkids Case Manager.

Video: Empowering Young People to Believe: I CAN Website: www.AMIkids.org

What you will be doing:

• As a Case Manager, you will be completing intake needs assessment, re-assessments, and transition planning.
• Evaluate, develop and document an individual service/care plan for the youth based on the needs assessment, and complete required updates.
• Active participant in the Multidisciplinary Treatment Team (MDT)
• Deliver Evidence Base Treatment models adhere to fidelity requirements of evidence-based treatment model fidelity and documentation.
• Attend and represent the program at court hearings, meetings and youths' legal proceedings.

Role requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, Social work or related field,
• Minimum 2 years' experience working with youth
• Able to obtain and maintain appropriate crisis intervention and physical restraint training and certification as defined by state requirements,
• May be required to obtain and maintain current CPR and First Aid Certification by nationally recognized organization.

What's in it for you?

As well as gain an opportunity to make an exceptional difference in kids' lives, AMIkids offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

• Growth opportunities - we pride ourselves on developing our leaders from within
• Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, & Prescription Drug plan options; Health Spending Account, Company paid Life Insurance and AD&D
• PTO & Paid Holidays
• Wellness Benefits - EAP, Health Coaching, Stress Management Programs, etc.
• Employer Funded Pension Plan, Voluntary 403(B) Retirement Plan, Student Loan Forgiveness Program
• Pet Insurance, World Travel Assistance, Car Rental discounts, Gym Membership discounts, and more.

Check out our website to learn more about what we offer! http://www.amikids.org/Our-Careers/why-amikids/benefits

Qualifications

Education

Bachelors of Psychology (required)

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