Youth & Family Case Manager — Community & In-Home Support

Huckleberry House Inc; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Huckleberry House Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Community Case Manager to provide high quality individual and family support for adolescents and their families.

The role includes office, community, and in-home interventions and requires thorough documentation of needs assessments and treatment plans. You will collaborate with the Director of Community Outreach & Engagement, respond to crises, refer clients to community services, and advocate for youth in collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED required; Bachelor’s degree in social work or related degree preferred.
• 2 years of related experience preferred; or equivalent education/experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Computer literate with strong data entry skills.
• Ability to relate to and have empathy for young people.
• Valid driver's license with good driving record.

Responsibilities

• Provides individual and family support to young people and families.
• Assesses client and family needs to develop individualized goals in a treatment plan.
• Provides community-based and in-home interventions.
• Fully documents initial and ongoing assessment of need, individual treatment plans and case notes according to agency and professional standards.
• Engages in crisis planning with youth and their families.
• Makes referrals and linkage to other community services.
• Functions as an advocate for youth and families with Children Services, the county court, and other relative agencies.
• Provides consultation on cases to agency staff as needed.
• Maintains required caseload and/or meets established productivity standards.
• Supports targeted outreach and engagement activities to increase awareness of services and resources.
• Participates in ongoing trainings and supervision meetings.
• Accurately completes documentation in a timely manner.
• Serves on an agency committee.
• Completes other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Empathy

Crisis management

Documentation

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work or related field

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Computer literacy

Job description

Huckleberry House Inc. in Columbus, OH, is seeking a Community Case Manager to provide high quality individual and family support for adolescents and their families.

The role includes office, community, and in-home interventions and requires thorough documentation of needs assessments and treatment plans. You will collaborate with the Director of Community Outreach & Engagement, respond to crises, refer clients to community services, and advocate for youth in collaboration with partners.