THP PLUS - CASE MANAGER

Priority Dispatch Corp.; California, Northern (MO, KY); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Walden Family Services is seeking a THP Plus Case Manager in Los Angeles (Encino area) to work with former foster youth. The role is full-time, non-exempt, and involves coordination with placing agencies and treatment teams to support youth goals.

The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s in social work or related field and has CA driver’s license with reliable vehicle. Responsibilities include intake, needs and services planning, weekly youth consultations, progress documentation, and reporting to

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field with at least 1 year relevant experience.
• Must possess valid California Driver’s License and have a working vehicle.
• Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearances from the Department of Justice.
• Must meet all requirements set by Community Care Licensing for licensed facilities.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with former foster youth, placing agency, and adjunct treatment members to help youth achieve goals.
• Provide weekly consultation to youth on progress, life skills, parenting, benefits, housing, budgeting, and transportation.
• Maintain client files, document weekly progress, and complete required incident and progress reports.
• Facilitate trainings and support groups and maintain a favorable image of Walden Family Services.

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

Job description

Job DetailsJob Location: Los Angeles - Encino, CA 91316Position Type: Full TimeSalary Range: $23.00 - $25.00 Hourly

WALDEN FAMILY SERVICES

JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: THP Plus Case Manager

EMPLOYEE STATUS: NON-EXEMPT

PRIMARY SUPERVISOR: THP Plus Supervisor

DESCRIPTION OF POSITION:

The case manager will be responsible for working with former foster youth. Responsible for coordinating with significant others, placing agency, and adjunct treatment members to enable the youth to attain his or her goals. The case manager will not be responsible for providing after hour assistance to clients or on-call services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING:

• Be knowledgeable of transitional housing programs and resources for transitional aged former foster youth.
• Conduct a pre-placement appraisal with the placing agency and the youth. Explain the program expectations and complete necessary intake paperwork.
• Following acceptance into the program the case manager will obtain intake information and complete a needs and services plan.
• THP Plus social worker will complete initial an update the needs and services plan/ STLP and submit to the supervisor within 10 working days.
• Provide at least weekly consultation to the youth. Consultation may but is not limited to discussion of progress towards goals, teaching life skills, teaching parenting skills, public benefits advice, housing advocacy and tenancy training, computer training, transportation assistance, assist in contact with appropriate supportive adults/mentors.
• To provide assistance with managing the youths cash resources, personal property, and valuables
• To provide assistance with maintaining accurate records of the youth’s bank account, savings, and monthly budget.
• To provide and/or coordinate referrals for additional services, consultants and community resources as needed (i.e. medical, therapy, psychiatric, parenting classes, job training, )
• Document the youths weekly progress at home, school, and/or work, major incidents, and other significant, collateral contacts.
• Complete special incident reports and any other reports as required by the placing agency.
• Maintain contact with placement worker and inform of any significant events/incidents
• Consult supervisor regarding incidents, significant issues, and possible terminations, and follow-up as directed.
• Meet with supervisor for a minimum of one hour weekly of individual supervision and case consultation.
• Ensure that client files are complete and up-to-date.
• Submit all reports and documentation to supervisor for final approval.
• Facilitate trainings, and support groups as directed by supervisor.
• At all times project a favorable image of Walden Family Services.
• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• The employee is also regularly required to sit, stand, walk and bend; and use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls.
• The employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel and crouch or crawl.
• Frequent travel is required for this position.
• Employee frequently performs computer work.
• Employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 15 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS:

• Candidate must have a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in social work or a closely related field, as defined in the State Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing regulations with at least 1 year prior experience working with the population
• Must possess valid California Driver’s License , and have a working vehicle.
• Fingerprint and Child Abuse Index clearances from the Department of Justice.
• Must meet all requirements set by Community Care Licensing pertaining to the hiring of employees by a licensed community care facility.