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

The Opportunity Alliance; Auburn (ME); On-site; USD 28,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical benefits

Dental insurance

Life insurance

403(b) retirement

Tuition reimbursement

PSLF eligible

Job summary

The Opportunity Alliance is seeking a full-time Children / Youth Case Manager for the Wraparound / Family Services Program in Maine. The role covers home-based and community-based case management for youth aged 12-20 with mental health or developmental needs, serving Region 2 (Androscoggin County) with an office in South Portland.

The position requires a Bachelor’s in Social Work or related field, at least two years’ experience with families, and the ability to work independently.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working with families and children.
• Knowledge of serious mental illness, substance use, and trauma.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
• Flexibility to work evenings; valid driving record.
• Lift up to 25 pounds and accompany family visits.

Responsibilities

• Provide home-based and community-based case management to youth and families.
• Attend weekly supervision with the designated supervisor.
• Participate in monthly staff meetings.
• Travel across Region 2 as needed to meet clients.

Skills

Case management

Client advocacy

Autonomy

Communication

Driving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work

Related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Email

Job description

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 collaborativelyrequired.
• 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
• 9paid 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 thePublic 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

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