Youth Transition Specialist — Crisis & Case Management

BCFS Health & Human Services; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

BCFS Health & Human Services is seeking a Lead Transition Specialist to ensure quality services for youth in crisis situations while complying with program standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field and at least two years of experience in case management or related areas. You will lead, train and mentor staff and coordinate services under DFPS PAL guidance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social services or a related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in case management, job development or crises intervention with youth.
• Experience in community building, event coordination and public speaking.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to young adults from 16-21 who are eligible for the program.
• Develop detailed Individual Service Plans for each client, meet with and assess progress, and maintain up to date client files.
• Obtain approval for DFPS youth participation though authorization form (2054) from DFPS PAL staff before providing services to eligible youth.
• Follow all DFPS guidelines and policies concerning PAL Transitional and Financial Services.
• Monitor and maintain an internal policy and procedure manual of the organizational structure and program function based upon: Federal requirements, individual grant procedures and requirements, and the agency’s internal policies and procedures.
• Guide, lead, develop and mentor all direct reporting staff to promote optimal performance through regular communication and evaluations.
• Ensure that all staff within the supervised programs receive the training necessary to provide the highest quality of programming possible.
• Work effectively with the Director of Community Based Services.
• Attend all client staffing, department, agency meetings, as required.
• Provide Crises management.
• Make referrals to outside agencies, as necessary, and provide follow-up.
• Present at conferences and other professional meetings on transition services.
• Maintain confidentiality with clients and staff.

Skills

Case management

Public speaking

Community building

Event coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in social services or related field

Tools

Salesforce

Job description

BCFS Health & Human Services is seeking a Lead Transition Specialist to ensure quality services for youth in crisis situations while complying with program standards.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in social services or a related field and at least two years of experience in case management or related areas. You will lead, train and mentor staff and coordinate services under DFPS PAL guidance.