The Targeted Case Manager/Group Care Assistant is the lead role in coordination of care between the child and outside entities, providing leadership and advocacy in building effective relationships between treatment teams, families and external stakeholders. The position is the principle participant in the process of referrals, assessments, intakes, admissions, treatment planning, family involvement, ongoing authorization and discharge.
Who are we looking for?
A responsible adult to:
- Work independently with a strong sense of focus and task orientation
- Work in a variety of settings with culturally diverse families
- Ensure timely and accurate documentation of services, reports and records
- Complete billing for case management services within required timeframe
- Serve as a positive role model
- Support a cooperative and collaborative staff team environment.
What You Need to Get the Job Done:
Applicants must meet our state licensing requirement minimum age of 21 at the time of hire along with these basic qualifications:
- A bachelor's degree in a human services field, preferably in social work
- One year of full time experience working with children
- Knowledge of community resources and social work practices with at risk children
- Have an understanding of the child protective, youth court and mental health systems in Montana
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to be an outgoing team player who can work collaboratively and personably with other staff
- Ability to lift 25 lbs as needed
- Ability to climb stairs as needed
Youth Homes provides a generous benefit package inclusive of:
* Annual Leave, Exceptional Leave, Educational Leave
* Health, Dental, Vision, Long-term Disability and Life insurance.
* Health Savings Account and 401(k) options with agency match.
If you're seeking meaningful work that is both challenging and rewarding, Youth Homes & Partnership For Children could be just the place for you! We encourage you to apply today to learn more about this important opportunity to support youth in your local community. We can't wait to meet you.
Skills Required
- Minimum age 21 (state licensing requirement)
- Bachelor's degree in a human services field
- Bachelor's degree preferably in social work
- One year of full-time experience working with children
- Knowledge of community resources and social work practices with at-risk children
- Understanding of child protective, youth court, and mental health systems in Montana
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to complete timely and accurate documentation and billing for case management services
- Ability to work independently, collaboratively, and with culturally diverse families
- Ability to lift 25 lbs as needed
- Ability to climb stairs as needed
- Serve as a positive role model and support a cooperative staff team environment
What We Do
Youth Homes, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and Contra Costa's leading provider of trauma-informed services for foster youth. They support underserved youth and young adults with complex mental health and behavioral challenges through a continuum of care, including community-based mental health services and residential programs designed to create positive, sustainable change and healing for youth and their families.
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