Children/Youth Case Manager - Wraparound - (Androscoggin County)

Opportunity Alliance; Auburn (ME); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Generous paid time off

9 paid holidays per year

3 floating holidays per year

Excellent medical benefits

Dental and Vision insurance

Agency paid basic life insurance

STD & LTD disability

403(b) retirement with employer match

Tuition Reimbursement

PSLF program

Descripción de la vacante

The Opportunity Alliance is hiring a full-time Children / Youth Case Manager for the Androscoggin County area. The role supports high-fidelity Wraparound services for youth aged 12-20 with mental health or developmental needs, delivering home- and community-based case management to families and children.

The position requires a Bachelor’s degree in social work or related field, and prefers experience with mental health systems.

Formación

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field is required.
• Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively; even schedule including evenings.

Responsabilidades

• Provide home-based and community-based case management services to youth and families in the Wraparound program.
• Attend monthly staff meetings and participate in weekly supervision with the supervisor.
• Travel to meet clients offsite and within the service area as needed.

Educación

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

# **Children / Youth Case Manager (Androscoggin County)**# **Wraparound / Family Services Program** **Pay range: $20 - $25/hour** The Opportunity Alliance is looking to fill **a full-time Case Manager role with our Wraparound program.** Our High-Fidelity Wraparound program works with youth aged 12-20 with a diagnosed mental health disorder and/or developmental delay who are involved with the Juvenile Justice system. Wraparound provides comprehensive, holistic, youth and family-driven intensive case management services through the development of a team comprised of both professionals and natural supports. The Wraparound team seeks to support the family/youth in developing individualized goals so that they can maintain in their homes and communities and achieve their vision of a fulfilled life. The **Case Manager** is a direct service staff position for the community services area. This position contributes to the accomplishment of the Agency’s mission through the provision of home-based and community-based case management services to youth and families with a mental health diagnosis or developmental disability.This Case Manager attends monthly staff meetings and participates in weekly supervision with the designated supervisor.Work is performed, reviewed, and evaluated under the Program Director. **Schedule: Full-time, 40 hours per week. Monday – Friday** **Location: Office is located in South Portland but services will be provided throughout \"Region 2\" (primarily Androscoggin County).** **Qualifications:*** Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.* Knowledge of serious and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and trauma.* At least two years experience working with families and children, preferably within the mental health system.* Ability to work independently and collaboratively required.* Ability to work flexible hours including evenings required.* Must be able to meet physical requirements associated with family visitation, e.g. climb stairs, etc.* Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and email is required.* Must be able to successfully pass a criminal background, child protective service check & sex offender check.* Must not be on the state or federal suspension and disbarment list.* Must be able to exert moderate physical effort with occasional standing, walking, reaching, stooping, bending, kneeling, crouching, typing and frequently lift and carry small children or material weighing up to 25 pounds.* Driving may be necessary to attend meetings and trainings and for the occasional need to meet with clients offsite and within the program service area. This may include transportation of clients **or** driving to agency location to complete work. *A good driving record is required*. **Benefits**: **Our benefits include but are not limited to:**(offered to full-time and part-time employees)* Generous paid time off accrual* 9 paid holidays per calendar year and up to 3 floating holidays per calendar year* Excellent medical benefits at very reasonable cost* Dental and Vision insurance options* Agency paid basic life insurance and STD & LTD disability insurances* 403(b) retirement with a generous agency match (all employees are eligible)* Tuition Reimbursement – offered once per year through an application process* The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a qualified employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.To learn more about our benefits please visit, **https://www.opportunityalliance.org/explore-our-benefits****Who we are****...**The Opportunity Alliance is “Helping People Reach for a Brighter Future”.Mission: The Opportunity Alliance works with people to build better lives and stronger communities. We provide advocacy, leadership, and support to identify the goals and address the needs of individuals, families, and communities.The Opportunity Alliance (TOA) is a dynamic, results-focused Community Action Agency providing approximately 50 integrated community-based and clinical programs serving more than 20,000 people annually throughout the state of Maine. With over 50 years of experience, TOA draws from a comprehensive set of programs which address issues such as mental health, substance use, homelessness, lack of basic needs, and access to community supports. Through an extensive array of services, TOA provides opportunities for individuals to stabilize fragile situations and then works with them to achieve self-sufficiency. TOA is client-focused with extensive experience working with diverse client populations. TOA programming includes four key sectors of service:* Mental Health & Wellness* Community Building* Family & Early Childhood Education* Economic Resources \\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_\\_**If you are viewing this posting on a third-party site, please visit our website at**https://opportunityalliance.wd1.myworkdayjobs.com/Careers**to apply***.***Please submit a cover letter and resume along with your application.**