Therapeutic Case Manager

Company

Description:

Arete Transitions is seeking qualified candidates for its Therapeutic Case Manager position. The Therapeutic Case Manager is social work position working closely with young adults creating independent lives. The Therapeutic Case Manager position is a multi-faceted, creative and engaging job. The successful candidate will join a dynamic team and enjoy high job satisfaction and be paid well.

Job Description:

The Therapeutic Case Manager reports directly to the Executive Director and works under the support and supervision of the Executive Director.

The Therapeutic Case Manager is responsible for working with participants at Arete and implementing the Arete Transitions coaching program with these participants. The Therapeutic Case Manager is capable of working independently and ensuring that Participants are engaging with their goals, responsibilities, programming, and life outside of Arete in healthy and supported ways. Work includes program development and growth through administrative tasks, proposing and implementing new programming opportunities, taking on projects and completing them, managing the responsibilities of Arete Life Skills Instructors, completing paperwork in a timely manner, having weekly contact with the families of participants, coordinating and staying connected with the Participants entire team (clinician, family, life skills instructors, program directors, and workshop instructors) to ensure that the full spectrum of services are being provided and that the participant is engaging in all that are necessary.

The Therapeutic Case Manager position involves direct service with program participants, aligning the delivery of services with the goals and objectives of the participants, their families, and Arete Transitions. Additionally, the position involves a significant amount of time developing and planning educational curriculum, seasonal plans, scheduling, documentation of direct work with participants, supervision notes of staff, program policy writing, identifying and addressing challenges existing within the programming, and presenting fresh ideas and services that would benefit the Arete community and participant experience.

Arete Transitions is looking for a particular personality and set of skills. The successful candidate will:

1. Be inclusive and collaborative, positive and trustworthy.
2. Be organized and able to manage multiple tasks and deadlines.
3. Find and fix issues without guidance and will always be looking for ways to improve service.

Responsibilities:

Participant Direct Support:

• Lead two coaching sessions with each participant (caseload) per week.
• Lead a weekly Family check-in with each participant (caseload) per week.
• Communicate directly with Life Skills Instructors, Therapists, counselors and external care providers (as needed) to organize the needs and goals of each participant (caseload).
• Assess challenges that arise among the Arete program, schedule, policies, participants, and staff and facilitate solutions.
• Ensure that weekly and daily schedules, logistical needs, appointments, and program details are up to date and communicated to all necessary team members and Participants.
• Direct and support the daily schedule and program operations for participants needs and benchmark expectations.
• Expenses and Budget management:
  • Assist participants with personal budgets.
  • Maintain program budget reports for expenses and activities,
  • Submit budget reports to the Program Director.
• Uphold all Arete Transitions program expectations with participants, family members, and team members.
• Maintain program expectations regarding:
  • Curfew
  • Technology Use
  • Personal Finances
  • Personal Vehicles
  • Guests at Arete
  • Home Visits
  • Advocacy Board
  • Benchmark Progressions
• Participate in program activities and community events and role model a “Do With” approach and attitude.
• Plan and Organize recreational and social activities and trips:
  • Rec. Leagues
  • Day Trips
  • Occasional overnight trips
  • Weekend and evening activities and events
• Support and coach participants in reaching their benchmarks.
• Understand each Arete Benchmark and it’s expectations, responsibilities, and privileges.
• Assist participants with problem…