Case Manager

About the role

The Case Manager role at JRI's Partnership for Prevention and Positive Youth Development (P3) involves providing support and guidance to high school students and their families through various interventions and services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular case management meetings with parents/caregivers, key personnel from the school, law enforcement, other stakeholders, and the youth, as appropriate.
• Discuss progress toward client-centered goals and modify individual service plans as needed.
• Perform intake interviews, needs assessments, and individual service planning.
• Maintain proper and complete documentation of meetings, releases, communication, referrals, and other paperwork.
• Provide advocacy on behalf of the youth and their family.
• Design and implement individualized youth development strategies to ensure that recommended support services are provided in a logical, timely, and effective manner.
• Identify resources in partnership with youth and families, establish a referral system among community agencies and resources, and support youth and families in accessing these resources.
• Conduct community outreach by planning and executing social and educational events and outings.

Requirements

• Must be 21 years or older.
• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, or related field.
• Experience working directly with youth, families, and substance use issues.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge about the community served and the available resources.