Case Planner (PREIS)

Description

Job Summary:

The Case Planner (PREIS) supports AFGs mission, and its goal to deliver quality case management services to participants in AFGs programs focused on youth development and risk prevention.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform community outreach. Travel to high schools to recruit and enroll young girls in the EmpowHer program.
• Meet with participants and parents to answer questions about the program. Help participants fill-out an application and complete their enrollment packets, including signed consent forms.
• Conduct two initial meetings with participants in the EmpowHer program, establish rapport and discuss their needs, barriers and goals. Create an action plan to achieve those goals.
• Follow-up with program participants and their families to ensure their needs are being met and to provide them with additional resources, if necessary.
• Act as an advocate for girls on school, community, interpersonal and family issues, as required.
• Participate in case conferences to moderate and ensure client progress.
• Maintain ongoing contact with participants, conduct home visits and make certain participants are involve in their support groups as planned. Complete progress reports.
• Maintain participant records. Ensure documentation and data entry for all program activities.
• Help the program meet its quality, scheduling and budget requirements.
• Compile statistics and narratives that contribute to monthly, annual and ad hoc reports.
• Develop relationships with other agencies/schools to ensure client access to needed services.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Demonstrated Abilities:

• Solid organizational and case management skills
• Ability to set priorities, take initiative and meet deadlines
• Good communication skills, diplomacy and tact
• Good decision-making, conflict-resolution and effective listening skills
• Ability to handle crisis, cope with job stress and maintain confidentiality
• Acquired Knowledge:
• Requires an associate or bachelors degree in social work, counseling, psychology, sociology or criminal justice and a minimum of 3-5 years of related experience
• Prior experience working with youth who are juvenile offenders, runaways, homeless or involved in high-risk activities is strongly preferred
• Must possess a current drivers license, a good driving record and reliability transportation
• Requires basic computer software and Internet skills
• Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred

Salary : $35,149 - $52,723