Youth Case Manager — Behavioral Health & Reentry Support

youthopportunity; Okeechobee (FL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with up to 4% employer match

Paid time off (PTO) and holidays

Job summary

Youth Opportunity is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support youth in care at Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, FL. You will work under clinical supervision to coordinate treatment activities and communicate with families, Juvenile Probation Officers, and external agencies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a human-services field, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to engage youth in program duties. Prior experience with youth and behavioral health is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services field.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to pass background checks.
• Emotionally and physically able to engage in youth activities and program duties.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services, including communication with youth, families, and Juvenile Probation Officers.
• Complete or coordinate required mental health and substance abuse assessments.
• Develop and update treatment plans, aftercare plans, performance summaries, and discharge summaries.
• Support data collection for post-release tracking and outcomes.
• Serve as liaison between the program, DJJ, families, and external agencies.
• Prepare families for visitation, home leave, aftercare, and group/family meetings.
• Connect youth and families to appropriate community resources.
• Participate in internal audits and reviews to ensure policy compliance.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Documentation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, or related human services

Job description

Youth Opportunity is seeking a dedicated Case Manager to support youth in care at Everglades Youth Academy in Okeechobee, FL. You will work under clinical supervision to coordinate treatment activities and communicate with families, Juvenile Probation Officers, and external agencies.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in a human-services field, a valid driver’s license, and the ability to engage youth in program duties. Prior experience with youth and behavioral health is preferred.