TLP Case Manager

New Beginnings, Inc.; Lewiston (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

New Beginnings is seeking a Community Case Manager in Lewiston, ME to provide case management for youth in the Maine Transitional Living Program (TLP). The role involves engaging with homeless youth, assessments, locating and maintaining housing, group facilitation, and collaboration with youth to secure positive outcomes.

The position requires MHRT/C certification and a minimum of one year with homeless or high-risk youth, with travel to Augusta and Farmington as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human-services related field or a bachelor's degree in a non-human service-related field with 2 years of Human services experience.
• Combined five years of education and experience in providing direct services in social, health or behavioral health fields.
• Current Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C) Certification.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management for youth in the Maine Transitional Living Program (TLP).
• Engage with homeless youth and develop individual service plans.
• Maintain a caseload up to 14 youths and document progress in case records.
• Collaborate with community partners and interns; assist with housing search and stability.

Skills

Driver's license

Counseling skills

Crisis intervention

Community resources knowledge

Living skills instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree in human-services

Bachelor's degree in non-human field with 2 years experience

Combined five years of education and experience

Job description

New Beginnings

Case Manager

Do you have a Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C certificate? Do you have a passion for supporting homeless youth in securing positive outcomes? Are you looking for a rewarding career opportunity? If so, then New Beginnings welcomes you to learn more about our Case Manager position within the Transitional Living Program. This position is based in Lewiston with some travel to Augusta and/or Farmington.

Employment Details

• Full Time
• Lewiston, ME (Travel to Augusta, Farmington)

Benefits

• Employer paid Anthem HMO and PPO health coverage for employees
• Delta Dental
• Delta Vision
• Employer paid STD, LTD and Life Insurance
• 403b with a match at one year
• Educational Reimbursement
• 33 days of Earned Benefit Time accrued per year to start

Job Summary

Provides case management services to youth participating in the Maine Transitional Living Program (TLP). Responsibilities include engaging with homeless youth, assessments, assisting with locating and maintaining permanent housing, group facilitation, and working collaboratively with youth to secure positive outcomes. The Community Case Manager develops a network of community resources and support to meet the needs of this population and uses an experiential learning model to teach independent living skills and decision making.

Essential Job Functions

• Case Management
• Conducts outreach to identify youth in need of TLP services and establishes relationships with youth leading to engagement in the program.
• Assesses youth needs and develops individual service plans for assigned youths, utilizing New Beginnings' Model of Care
• Works collaboratively with youth to achieve their goals and documents progress through accurate and timely case records.
• Advocates for youth in the community and teaches self advocacy skills to youth.
• Transport and accompanies youth to community resources and meetings as appropriate.
• Meets with all youth in New Beginnings' TLP supported housing at least weekly, with more frequent meetings as necessary.
• Maintains a caseload of up to 14 youth enrolled in the program.
• Maintain weekly billable hours.
• Conduct assessments for youth entering program to develop goals and care plan.
• Collaborates with community partners and interns.
• Participates in interviews and assessments for program enrollment of youth.
• Develops and maintains cooperative relations with private and public housing providers in the area who manage affordable housing.
• Assists youth with housing search process, rental and voucher applications, and rental agreements.
• Supports youth in maintaining stable housing through life skills instruction, tenant education, and landlord mediation as needed.
• Youth work
• Participates in intake interviews, assessments, and enrollment decisions for the program.
• Assists youth with developing supportive relationships in the community and through participation in LGBTQ focused activities.
• Teaches independent living skills through instruction and experientially by active participation in chores, cooking, etc.
• Assesses and manage crisis situations with all youth.
• Carries out program guidelines and expectations for youth; addresses behavioral and performance issues.
• Performs random and scheduled apartment safety checks and inspections.
• Encourages youth participation in planning and facilitating group activities
• Provides substance use education, counseling and referrals for youth. Supports youth throughout substance misuse treatment using harm reduction strategies.
• Monitors and dispenses medication for youth.
• Facility Management
• Conduct and documents fire drills.
• Monitors program supplies and equipment
• Cleans and supports light maintenance of common areas.
• Other
• Participates in staff meetings.
• Participates in publicity about the program to generate referrals.
• Other duties as assigned by the Director of Residential Services

Specifications and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a human-services related field or bachelor's degree in a non-human service-related field and 2 years Human services experience.
• Combined five years of education and experience in providing direct services in social, health or behavioral health fields.
• Current Mental Health Rehabilitation Technician/Community (MHRT/C Certification.

A minimum of one year of experience working with homeless or high-risk youth is required; experience working with LGBTQ youth preferred.

Specialized Skills

Valid driver's license and driving record which meets insurance requirements; basic counseling and crisis intervention skills; knowledge of community resources and understanding of public assistance programs; ability to teach living skills experient