Lead Case Manager, Youth & Family Services

National Youth Advocate Program; Fairfax (VA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 77,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare Benefits for you and your f

401(k)

Paid time off (PTO)

Mileage Reimbursement

Phone Allowance

Student Loan Repayment Assistance

CEU’s and ongoing trainings

Job summary

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Lead Case Manager in Fairfax, VA to guide case management services, supervise staff, and strengthen outcomes for youth and families we serve. This on-site role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to child welfare standards.

You'll coordinate services, provide training, travel as needed, and participate in continuous quality improvement while maintaining an active caseload.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in the behavioral sciences, human services, or social services fields from an accredited institution, or bachelor’s degree and at least 3 years of progressive employment experience that demonstrates supervisory and case management experience.
• Must demonstrate a sincere commitment to the service and advocacy for youth and families
• A valid professional license as required and acceptable by state or contract regulations.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at the time of hire.
• Driving personal vehicle in the performance of this job is required. Must have a valid driver’s license, vehicle in good working order, and auto liability insurance coverage of $100,000/$300,000.
• Bilingual English/Spanish fluency.
• Proficient use of desktop and laptop computers, internet search, people management programs, smart phones and tablets, printers, fax machines and photocopiers as well as software including word processing, spreadsheet and database programs.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate case management and safe and timely release services.
• Provide supervision, mentoring, case consultation, and support to the case management team on a daily basis.
• Train and supervise staff.
• Coordinate safe and timely release services in collaboration with the cross-functional service delivery team.
• Travel as needed to provide and support services to youth and families.
• Complete required training and ensure team completes training in a timely manner.
• Establish and maintain relationships with assigned foster parents.
• Support staff in locating and assessing potential sponsors.
• Guide safety assessment, crisis response, and behavioral stabilization services as required.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement activities.
• Maintain a caseload as needed.
• Other duties as requested.

Skills

Bilingual English/Spanish

Case management

Supervision

Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)

Education

Master’s degree in behavioral sciences

Bachelor’s degree + 3 years supervisory experience

Tools

Office software (Word, Excel, etc.)

Job description

National Youth Advocate Program seeks a Lead Case Manager in Fairfax, VA to guide case management services, supervise staff, and strengthen outcomes for youth and families we serve. This on-site role requires collaboration with cross-functional teams and adherence to child welfare standards.

You'll coordinate services, provide training, travel as needed, and participate in continuous quality improvement while maintaining an active caseload.