Youth Case Manager - Guide Futures with Compassion

VisionQuest; Woolford (MD); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Company-paid Life and Short-Term Dis»s

Job summary

VisionQuest is seeking a Case Manager to provide compassionate support and guidance to youth in care. You will be the primary case manager responsible for delivering services specified in each youth's case plan and fostering strong relationships among youth and staff.

A commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and teamwork is essential. Essential functions include managing case services, documenting compliance with regulations, reviewing assessments, and coordinating with stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral sciences, human services or social services fields.
• Child welfare and/or case management experience is strongly encouraged.
• A minimum of one year of related work experience, preferred.
• Must be 21 years of age or older.
• Cleared tuberculosis test results.
• May be required to pass a drug test.
• Cleared background checks from appropriate entities, including Child Abuse and Neglect and FBI criminal background.
• Obtain and maintain CPR/First Aid and Crisis Prevention Intervention (CPI) certification.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and be eligible to drive to facilitate program services as required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the comprehensive management of case services, ensuring strict adherence to protocols for youth evaluations and assessments.
• Maintain meticulous documentation to guarantee compliance with VisionQuest, State, and Federal regulations.
• Conduct thorough reviews of all assessments and related documents for precision and correctness prior to submission.
• Ensure the timely and accurate submission of all reports and deliverables in accordance with state licensing requirements and VisionQuest's policies and procedures.
• Communication and Coordination: Maintain regular contact with various stakeholders involved in the youth's care; coordinate with service providers and community resources to ensure comprehensive care; assist with referrals and coordination of any specialty services; maintain professional communication with all stakeholders, including family members and guardians.
• Monitor and review youth Program Plans and progress; understand the individual strengths and needs of each youth on caseload; provide supervision and support for youth activities as required.
• Maintain security and confidentiality of all youth information including records; document all case management actions and communications as required.
• Maintain an in-depth understanding of VisionQuest and licensing policies and procedures; monitor timeliness and maintain content of all reports, letters, and notifications.
• Other tasks and responsibilities as assigned by supervisors.

Job description

VisionQuest is seeking a Case Manager to provide compassionate support and guidance to youth in care. You will be the primary case manager responsible for delivering services specified in each youth's case plan and fostering strong relationships among youth and staff.

A commitment to ethics, confidentiality, and teamwork is essential. Essential functions include managing case services, documenting compliance with regulations, reviewing assessments, and coordinating with stakeholders.