Case Manager

• Location 424 E Norton Rd,Springfield, MO, 65803,United States
• Employee Type Full-Time - Exempt

Transitional Living

Bachelor's Degree in a human services related field, previous case management experience, and/or experience working with youth in a residential or transitional living program.

Bachelor's Degree, at least 21 years of age, able to obtain a Class E driver's license.

Provide case management services to residents in the Transitional Living Programs that will facilitate their progress towards independence.

Exposure to residents and at times, treatment conditions. Requires ability to manage crisis situations, emergency situations, and provide trauma informed interventions.

• Case Manager will be responsible for reviewing referrals to the program, interviewing prospective residents, and determining, based on interview and referral, whether prospective residents are ready for transitional living.
• Case Manager will carry a caseload of approximately 15 residents in the program.
• Case Manager is responsible for developing an Individualized Service Plan with all residents and conducting subsequent reviews of the plan quarterly.
• Case Manager communicates with the Family Support Team on a regular basis, keeping team members informed on progress as well as concerns.
• Case Manager connects residents to community services as needed.
• Case Manager is responsible for visiting youth in their apartments as a part of the 48-72 hour visit requirement, and ensuring that apartments are well kept.
• Case Manager will provide meaningful education and learning opportunities designed to equip youth with essential life skills such as budgeting, employment, physical and mental health management, problem solving, healthy relationships, etc.
• Case Manager will treat all residents with respect and fairness, contributing to a safe environment and providing trauma informed care.
• Case Manager will conduct oneself in a professional manner in all interactions with staff, residents, family support teams, and others involved in the resident's life.
• Case Manager will follow agency policies and procedures.
• Case Manager is responsible for ensuring proper documentation is kept for all residents.
• Case Manager will perform additional duties as directed by the Program Coordinator.