Senior Case Manager

BAYS, Inc.; Fort Myers (FL); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

BAYS, Inc. is seeking a Senior Case Manager to gather information from youth and families, develop and monitor case plans, and collaborate with agencies.

The role requires attention to detail, strong time management, and clear communication to engage families and support the program Office. The Senior Case Manager will also serve as a back-up to supervision and guide less experienced staff, delivering training and mentoring as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree required; Associate degree with two years’ youth experience also acceptable; Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three years of case management or youth/family counseling experience with leadership demonstrated.
• Florida driver’s license and auto insurance required.

Responsibilities

• Manage a caseload of diverted youth, providing supervision through individual, collateral, and family contacts.
• Complete program entry paperwork for all youth within SOP timeframes.
• Travel daily for client visits, school checks and meetings.
• Refer to community agencies and follow up per Quality Improvement Standards.
• Document all case notes in Juvenile Justice Information System within 72 hours.
• Provide training/mentoring to new/current Case Managers and perform supervisory duties as needed.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Associate degree with two years experience

Master’s Degree preferred

Job description

The Senior case Manager gathers information from the youth and family in order to develop and monitor the case plan. The Senior Case Manager is required to pay attention to detail, time management, and communication skills to engage the family and work with other agencies and/or.
Senior Case Manager is a leader in their program Office and will serve as a backup to Supervisor and Case Managers as needed.

We are looking for a Senior Case Manager who must have:

• Bachelor’s Degree, or an Associate degree with two years of experience working with youth. A combination of education and appropriate experience can be substituted for degree. Master’s Degree preferred.
• Three (3) years’ experience in case management and/or youth and family counseling to include demonstrated leadership experience. Familiarity with Juvenile Justice System and community resources preferred.
• Must possess a valid Florida Driver’s License and Auto Insurance.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Utilize and update internal electronic databases continuously and consistently with requirements, case details, etc.
• Communicate with team and maintain knowledge of all available community resources, classes and groups.
• Schedule and attend school related staffing, when needed.
• Attend and facilitate client classes as required.
• Electronically document, in detail, all case and field notes within 72 hours, utilizing the Juvenile Justice Information System
• Use discretion to close cases successfully or unsuccessfully.
• Manage daily work schedule and work independently in thefield without direct supervision.
• Serve as a trainer and mentor to newly hired and current Case Managers.
• Perform supervisory duties when needed.
• All other duties as assigned.

Job Essentials:

• Manage a case load of diverted youth by providing supervision to youth throughindividual, collateral and family contacts.
• Complete program entry paperwork on all youth within timeframe defined by Standard Operating Procedures.
• Required to drive daily for client visits, school checks and meetings
• Make appropriate referrals to community agencies and follow-up within a timeframe defined by Quality Improvement Standards.
• Ensure thatyouth is complying with all sanctions and goals as outlined on theirplan.
• Maintain contact with all collateral services and Juvenile Justice Probation Officers as needed and within timeframe defined by Quality Improvement Standards.

BAYS is a drug-free workplace. We prohibit the use, possession, or distribution of controlled substances on company premises or during work hours.