Second-Chance Youth Case Manager

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley; Peru (IL); On-site; USD 36,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is seeking a Redeploy/Second Chance Caseworker to support at-risk youth and families through direct services, counseling, and coordinated case management. The role involves developing service plans, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with therapists and community resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's in behavioral or social sciences, comfort with group therapy, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in behavioral or social sciences.
• Interest in and ability to understand at-risk youth and their families.
• Skills and willingness to facilitate group therapy.
• Sensitivity and responsiveness to cultural differences in groups.

Responsibilities

• Accept case assignments from the Director of Juvenile Justice Services and begin services within guidelines.
• Obtain releases and consents, safeguard confidentiality.
• Ensure documentation is signed and in client file.
• Develop a Service Plan with therapist, youth and family.
• Maintain regular contact for case management, transportation, referrals.
• Provide counseling to youth and families.
• Co-lead group sessions as prescribed.
• Participate in 24-hour emergency on-call rotation.
• Lead youth portion of group as prescribed.
• Attend court dates for assigned clients.
• Complete assessments with youth.
• Complete case notes, reports, and paperwork on time.
• Maintain up-to-date case files and required documentation.
• Participate in YSBIV staff and team meetings.
• Develop working knowledge of community resources and referrals.
• Report itinerary daily.
• Complete time sheets bi-weekly.
• Attend staff meetings and training.
• Participate in annual evaluation.
• Represent YSBIV at local events.
• Participate in Continuous Quality Improvement program.

Skills

Counseling

Group therapy facilitation

Case management

Interagency collaboration

Cultural sensitivity

Education

Bachelor degree in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

Youth Service Bureau of Illinois Valley is seeking a Redeploy/Second Chance Caseworker to support at-risk youth and families through direct services, counseling, and coordinated case management. The role involves developing service plans, maintaining confidential records, and collaborating with therapists and community resources.

The position requires a Bachelor's in behavioral or social sciences, comfort with group therapy, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds.