Youth Services Case Manager

Youth Services Case Manager

Department:
Behavioral Health

Program:
Youth Services

Reports to:

Youth Services Clinician

Employment Status:
Full Time

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Schedule:

40 Hours/52 Weeks

Preference: TERO Ordinance 2017-01, P.L. 93-638

Under the supervision of the Youth Services Clinicians the Youth Services Case Manager provides direct services and case management to Severely Emotionally Disturbed (SED) un'ina enrolled in the program. In addition, the Case Manager provides guidance, mentoring and supervision to the Individual Skill Providers assigned to un'inas in the Case Manager's service area. This position is responsible to comply with Federal, State, agency, and program policies and procedures regarding confidentiality, service provision, and documentation.

Under the direction of the BH Youth Services Supervisor and in partnership with co-workers, the Case Manager will develop and facilitate summer activities for the Youth Services Summer Program.

• Provide guidance, mentoring and supervision to ISPs assigned within the Case Manager's service delivery area
• Develop and facilitate summer activities for the Youth Services Program with other Case Managers
• Develop and provide skill building groups and individual services to SED clients in school and community settings (subjects primarily include: anger management, coping and social skills, problem solving, and academic underachievement)
• Develops, or participates in the development, of goals, objectives, and interventions for client treatment plans
• Participates in KIT and Youth Services staff/clinical meetings
• Assists in coordinating and facilitating ISP trainings/meetings
• Maintain awareness of community resources available to clients and families (including resources available in regards to billing)
• Responsible for maintaining collaborative, professional, respectful and effective working relationships with staff, patients and community professionals/agencies, including Kenai Peninsula Borough School District personnel
• Responsible for documenting service encounters in a thorough, accurate, and timely manner that is compliant with supervisory instruction and according to protocols established by KIT
• Ensures compliance with Tribal, federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations, Tribal policies and TERO ordinance

It is the intent of this job description to highlight the essential functions of the position; however, it is not an all-inclusive list. The incumbent may be called upon and required to follow or perform other duties and tasks requested by his/her supervisor, consistent with the purpose of the position, department and/or the Kenaitze Indian Tribe's objectives.

Light work
- Exerting up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg control requires exertion of forces greater than that of sedentary work and if the worker sits most of the time, the job is considered light work.

• Stand or Sit (Stationary position)
• Walk (Move, Traverse)
• Use hands/fingers to handle or feel (Operate, Activate, Use, Prepare, Inspect, Place, Detect, Position)
• Climb (stairs/ladders) or balance (Ascend/Descend, Work atop, Traverse)
• Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl (Position self (to), Move)
• Talk/hear (Communicate, Detect, Converse with, Discern, Convey, Express oneself, Exchange information)
• See (Detect, Determine, Perceive, Identify, Recognize, Judge, Observe, Inspect, Estimate, Assess)

• Category II
  - Normal routine involves no exposure to blood, body fluid or tissue, but exposure or potential for exposure may occur

List Equipment used for job:
Computer and other office equipment

• Local
• In-State
• Out-of-State

Education

• B.A. in Mental Health related field preferred or a combination of education and experience in a related field may be substituted for a degree

Experience

• Minimum age of 25
• Four to five years of experience providing direct services to SED youth
• Four to five years of experience in case management
• A minimum of one year experience supervising others…