Youth Case Manager

Yellowstone Boys & Girls Ranch

Billings, Montana

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Job Type: Full-time

Position Requirements: Education: Bachelor’s degree in mental health related field, human services, social work, psychology, or related field of study is required. A minimum of 4 (four) years of professional experience in similar role may be considered in lieu of degree. Previous Professional Experience: • 2 (two) years of professional experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances is preferred. • 2 (two) years of professional experience in case or treatment management is preferred. License and/or Certification: • Driver’s License to operate passenger vehicle. • Current CPR/1st Aid certification or ability to obtain within 30 day and maintain certification • Successfully complete Child and Adolescent Service Intensity Instrument (CASII) training within 30 days of hire. Competencies or Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA’s) • Knowledge of the specific treatment/mental health needs of youth with emotional and psychiatric problems and their families • Excellent written and verbal communication skills • Knowledge of community resources for youth and families. • Good computer/technology skills. Able to quickly learn and use YBGR selected software solutions. Criminal / Child Abuse Clearance: Must pass criminal record and child abuse registry background check as required by the State of Montana.

Description:

Position Summary: The purpose of this position is to provide targeted case management services to youth and families with social, emotional and behavioral problems . The four core areas of targeted case management are assessment, development of service plans, referring activities, and monitoring of services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
1. Advocate, support, and guide youth and families in obtaining the needed servicesincluding,but not limited to advocacy, coordination of the various services, education regarding community resources, and referral of a client/family to available services within the community.
2. Maintain contact with other service providers to ensure the unique needs of the youth and family are best met.
3. Research the various services offered within the community to identify services that would best meet the unique and individual needs of youth and families served.
4. Work with the youth, the youth’s family, and other professionals involved to develop a treatment/service plan that addresses the specific needs of the youth.
5. Complete, update and maintain all necessary documentation within the guidelines set by COA, Montana ARM’s, Contracts, and YBGR Policy and Procedures.
6. Contribute to the strategic goals and outcomes of the agency as measured by the development and achievement of individual, departmental, and organizational goals and outcomes. Participate in Performance Quality Improvement (PQI) goals of the organization both individually and as a team member.
7. Other duties as assigned.