What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - (Bilingual-Spanish) Youth Shelter position at A New Leaf?
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Bilingual (Spanish) Case Manager to support youth residing in a shelter. In this vital role, you will help young clients navigate challenges by connecting them to essential resources such as education, healthcare, housing, and legal services. You will work closely with each youth to develop personalized service plans, provide emotional support, and ensure they have the tools to thrive. Strong communication skills in both Spanish and English, cultural sensitivity, and the ability to work with youth in complex situations are essential.
Hourly Pay Rate: $25.65
Schedule: Tuesday- Saturday (9am-5pm)
Location: Mesa, AZ
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Health, Human Services, or Social Services, required.
Bilingual in English/Spanish; including, having the ability to read legal documentation in Spanish.
Experience:
3-years of progressive employment experience that demonstrated supervisory and case management experience in a 24-hour service facility.
1-year experience with or applicable knowledge of youth policy and procedures; including, all aspects of case management, services, sponsor assessments, and safe and timely release.
Child welfare and/or case management experience strongly preferred.
Requirements:
Must be able to provide proof of Immunizations (Varicella, MMR, TDAP, Covid & Flu)
Must be able to pass various background checks
Must pass pre-employment drug test
Valid Driver’s License with reliable transportation
Current Auto Liability Insurance
CLEAN 39 Month Motor Vehicle Record
Must Be At Least 21 Years of Age
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities will include but not limited to:
Directly responsible to supervisor for administrative and clinical issues regarding admission, discharge and utilization of management issues, while being in conformance with accepted clinical practices and the agency's program definition and policies (as relevant to the program/client needs.)
Develop and maintain collaborative relationships with clients, their family members, and significant support systems.
Develop Individual Service Plans.
Meet frequently with clients in-person and family members via telephone; provide up-to-date information on case status and new developments regarding progress and discharge planning.
Coordinate and assist with completion of all necessary documentation as designated by program and agency standards.
Document (verbal/written) and submit significant and routine paperwork such as progress notes, statistical reports, provision of services, daily activities, upcoming events, special concerns, varied incident reports, etc., as required by the program and submit to appropriate personnel.
Co-develop Safety/Care Plans for clients, as necessary. This plan may be simple or complex, depending on the risk factors presented by the client and family.
Update and complete staffing notes for multi-disciplinary clinical and case management team reviews and ensuring that the treatment plan is carried out.
Assess and evaluate strengths, weaknesses, and safety of the client's future placement. Assist in developing plans to strengthen placement, as needed.
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