Youth & Family Case Manager — Empower & Coordinate Care

Northeast Kingdom Human Services; Derby (VT); On-site; USD 31,000 - 37,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education reimbursements

Loan repayment program

403b retirement plan

Generous paid time off

Medical & dental benefits

Job summary

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) invites applications for a Children’s Case Manager in Derby, VT. The role focuses on empowering youth and families to overcome challenges, coordinating services, and advocating for rights within the mental health system.

Responsibilities include assessments, care coordination, progress monitoring, and providing counseling and support during treatment. A degree in a relevant field is preferred, with experience in trauma-informed care valued.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in a relevant field preferred. Will consider other Bachelor’s degree with relevant experience, candidate actively enrolled in relevant Bachelor’s program, or high school diploma with extensive experience with children who have emotional and behavioral challenges.
• Experience working with youth who have emotional and behavioral challenges essential, knowledge of trauma informed care essential.

Responsibilities

• Conducts thorough assessments and collaborates with the child/youth, their families, and other professionals to develop a comprehensive treatment plan.
• Serve as a central point of contact, coordinating various services and resources needed by the child/youth/family.
• Advocates for the child/youth/family’s rights and needs with the mental health system. Helps child/youth/family navigate complex systems ensuring they have access to necessary services.
• Regularly monitor child/youth/family progress, ensuring they are adhering to their treatment plan and experiencing improvements to their mental health. Provides ongoing counseling, mentoring, emotional support, motivation, and encouragement to child/youth/family to help overcome barriers and challenges that may arise during treatment.
• Provides immediate support and intervention during mental health emergencies.

Job description

Northeast Kingdom Human Services (NKHS) invites applications for a Children’s Case Manager in Derby, VT. The role focuses on empowering youth and families to overcome challenges, coordinating services, and advocating for rights within the mental health system.

Responsibilities include assessments, care coordination, progress monitoring, and providing counseling and support during treatment. A degree in a relevant field is preferred, with experience in trauma-informed care valued.