Case Manager

Program Overview:

Youth Diversion is a program that provides unemployed, out-of- school young people an opportunity to reclaim their education, gain the skills they need for employment, and to become leaders in their communities. Through this program, low-income young people learn construction skills to help build affordable housing with the support of wraparound case management services.

Position Description:

The Youth Diversion Case Manager is responsible for providing assessment, support, case management and training for Youth Diversion participants

Role and Responsibilities:

The primary duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Recruitment

• Ensure student recruitment for each of the cohorts are met by working closely with schools and agencies with potential interest in the program
• Receive and review applications and interview applicants
• Assess personal needs of Youth Diversion participants and connect them to resources to meet their needs
• Assist in designing and implementing of program orientation and Mental Toughness
• Co-lead Mental Toughness orientation for the program
• Complete internal hiring paperwork to enroll youth into the program
• Set up TABE assessments
• Student Attendance
• Create and maintain relationships with partnering schools to keep YouthBuild staff updated on educational processes
• Create and complete participant behavioral assessments and agreements
• Track participant attendance, ensuring follow up on absent participants
• Investigate ongoing attendance issues and create effective ways to improve attendance
• Case Management
• Document and report progress of students to meet funding requirements
• Provide ongoing support, assistance and motivation to YouthBuild students and staff
• Conduct bi-weekly case management meeting with students to develop, plan and track progress towards goals regarding completion of GED and personal goals
• Work with students to remain in school and retain their position with YouthBuild
• Assist students with conflict mediation and problem-solving as needed
• Create and maintain relationships with outside agencies that serve as advocates and resources for students
• Maintain monthly contact with past participants and provide additional follow up as needed
• Advocate resolving issues facing the students (i.e.: court, previous school records, mental health needs, physical health needs, housing, etc.)
• Make home visits, as appropriate, to assess needs and support the students.
• Identify cultural, political, and social events or activities that may take place after work hours, and organize youth participation in such events
• Oversee or assist with tutoring/help sessions
• Assist instructors with students who may exhibit behavioral problems in the classroom
• Participate in bi-weekly supervision and case staffing with supervisor
• Provide transportation (via YouthBuild van) for youth in the program
• Supervise participants on the job site in the absence of a crew leader, as needed
• Other duties as assigned
• Qualifications/Competencies:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field from an accredited college or university with 1-2 years related work experience.
• Valid GA Driver’s license and a good driving record
• Ability to pass a criminal background check

Salary: 42K-47K

Schedule:

• Youth Diversion Case Manager works an average of 80 hours bi-weekly
• On-call responsibilities included
• The work schedule requires flexibility to meet the needs of the program and availability on an emergency basis
• Due to schedule or other operations necessities, the organization may transfer an employee to another location or shift, either on a temporary or permanent basis as this position is an employee of CHRIS 180, not the program

• Total Rewards for working at CHRIS 180:
• Competitive Salary
• Competitive 403 (b) benefit defined contribution plan.
• Healthcare insurance options including HMO or PPO
• Dental and vision insurance options
• Short term disability paid by CHRIS 180
• Basic life insurance 1x times your salary
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• 11 paid holidays
• PTO
• Discounted college tuition for select colleges and universities
• Hybrid/ in-office schedule based on department needs.

Schedule:

This is a full-time position and typically works Monday – Friday 8:00am – 5:00pm but requires flexibility.