Case Planner Prevention

Alternatives For Girls; Detroit (MI); In loco; USD 45.000 - 51.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

Alternatives For Girls seeks a Case Planner for Prevention in Detroit, MI. You will lead outreach to middle schools to enroll girls in programs like Girls with Ambition or EmpowHer, meet with participants and parents to guide enrollment, and develop action plans addressing goals.

Responsibilities include follow-ups, advocacy, and maintaining records while ensuring program quality, scheduling, and reporting. A background in social services and a driver’s license are preferred.

Competenze

• Solid organizational and case management skills.
• Good communication, diplomacy and tact.
• Good decision-making and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines.
• Confidentiality and ability to handle crisis and job stress.

Mansioni

• Perform community outreach to middle schools to recruit girls for programs.
• Meet with participants and parents to explain programs and enrollment packets.
• Conduct initial meetings with participants to assess needs and create action plans.
• Follow up with families to ensure needs are met and provide resources.
• Advocate for girls on school, community, and family issues as needed.
• Maintain participant records and ensure documentation for program activities.

Conoscenze

Case management

Communication

Decision-making

Conflict resolution

Active listening

Organization

Formazione

Associate or bachelor's degree preferred in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice

Descrizione del lavoro

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Case Planner Prevention

Prevention Full Time Detroit, MI, US

3 days ago Requisition ID: 1090

Salary Range: $45,000.00 To $51,000.00 Annually

The Case Planner (Prevention) supports AFG’s mission and the goal of delivering quality case management services to participants in AFG’s programs that are focused on youth development and risk prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform community outreach. Travel to middle schools to recruit and enroll young girls in designated programming (Girls with Ambition or EmpowHer).
• Meet with participants and parents to answer questions about the program. Help participants fill out an application and complete their enrollment packets, including signed consent forms.
• Conduct two initial meetings with participants in the designated program (EmpowHer or Sassy Science), establish rapport, and discuss their needs, barriers, and goals. Create an action plan to achieve those goals.
• Follow up with program participants and their families to ensure their needs are being met and to provide them with additional resources, if necessary.
• Act as an advocate for girls on school, community, interpersonal, and family issues, as required.
• Participate in case conferences to moderate and ensure client progress.
• Maintain ongoing contact with participants, conduct home visits, and make certain participants are involved in their support groups as planned. Complete progress reports.
• Maintain participant records. Ensure documentation and data entry for all program activities.
• Help the program meet its quality, scheduling, and budget requirements.
• Compile statistics and narratives that contribute to monthly, annual, and ad hoc reports.
• Develop relationships with other agencies/schools to ensure client access to needed services.
• Provide support and backup to the facilitator position with participant programming and parent groups.

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Solid organizational and case management skills
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative, and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, diplomacy and tact
• Good decision-making, conflict-resolution and effective listening skills
• Ability to handle crisis, cope with job stress and maintain confidentiality

Acquired Knowledge:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree preferred in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology, or criminal justice and a minimum of 1-3 years of related experience
• Prior experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, runaways, homeless, or involved in high-risk activities is strongly preferred
• Must possess a current driver’s license, a good driving record, and reliable transportation
• Requires basic computer software and Internet skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred