Youth Case Manager – Juvenile Justice & Family Services

Northern Arapaho; Riverton (WY); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Arapaho Tribe is hiring a Case Worker for the Department of Family Services in Riverton, WY. The role involves direct case monitoring, crisis intervention, and coordination of services for youth on probation and families involved with the juvenile court system.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services and 0–2 years of relevant experience, with strong report writing, court system knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services or similar.
• 0–2 years of progressive experience in health or social services.
• Computer and interpersonal communication skills.
• Knowledge of family functioning and parenting skills.
• Knowledge of report writing and formatting letters.
• Knowledge of the Court System, probation and Tribal, State and Federal CPS and Probation laws.
• Knowledge of conflict resolution and working with parents and families.
• Knowledge of Social Work principles and practices.
• Must pass Background Check and UA; Valid Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

• Provides non clinical crisis intervention services.
• Completes risk management assessment for programs and housing placement and makes referrals based on need.
• Responsible for individualized case planning, monitoring and reporting correspondence, contact and case notes.
• Responsible for duties of casework management to include planning and production in all facets of programming and documentation.
• Works with institutions and facilities to develop and monitor a comprehensive plan for placement and treatment for youth in the community.
• Monitors compliance with established goals and updates case plans as needed.
• Prepares court reports or PDRs for court, CPS and probation.
• Conducts UA and BAC tests and performs home visits; conducts weekly school attendance checks and meetings with youth and families.
• Develops discharge plans with facilities, youth and family prior to discharge.
• Prepares to testify in court, preliminary hearings and multi-disciplinary team meetings.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Report writing

Court system knowledge

Social work principles

Conflict resolution

Family functioning

Parenting skills

Valid driver’s license

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services

Job description

Northern Arapaho Tribe is hiring a Case Worker for the Department of Family Services in Riverton, WY. The role involves direct case monitoring, crisis intervention, and coordination of services for youth on probation and families involved with the juvenile court system.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Services and 0–2 years of relevant experience, with strong report writing, court system knowledge, and a valid driver’s license.