Targeted Case Manager (Youth and Adults)

Job Description

Job Description

Cayuga Centers is hiring immediately for Targeted Case Manager (Youth & Adult)

Earn $52,000 / annually

Location : Boynton Beach (Palm Beach), Florida

About Cayuga Centers

Cayuga Centers is an accredited non-profit, human services agency dedicated to family support and preservation, trauma-informed care, and serving vulnerable populations with the most unique needs. Founded in 1852 in Auburn, NY, we have a long history of delivering high-quality and innovative services to individuals, children, youth, and families. We have 22 offices across 8 states and serve over 17,000 individuals and families annually. Join us!

At Cayuga Centers, we embrace Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB). We do this by taking a firm stance against hatred, inequality, bias, and injustice. We do this by providing our staff with the training, coaching, and resources necessary to grow and serve with cultural humility, acceptance, and understanding. We are responsive to the diverse needs of those we serve and staff, and are committed to ensuring that everyone feels respected, valued, and a sense of belonging.

Cayuga Centers is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate against any employee, prospective employee, or applicant based on race, color, creed, hair style / texture, religion, national origin, citizenship status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, military or veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

About the Program and Position :

Do you enjoy working with children and families? Consider joining us as a Targeted Case Manager and you can make a difference in your community. The Targeted Case Manager serves youth and families in our Child and Family Counseling program and our Treatment Family Foster Care program. In this role, the Targeted Case Manager connects and supports youth who have emotional health needs and their families with community-based services and other valuable resources. This makes a difference because when obstacles to accessing services are removed and families have a strong support system, they become more resilient and empowered.

How you get to use your skills…

Provide the following in partnership with the family : strengths / needs / culture discovery assessment, crisis planning, plan development, assistance in accessing community services, review of needs and monitoring progress

Assist parents / guardians / foster parents in improving their skills to optimize the home environment by enhancing support systems and increasing the family's ability to problem solve and advocate for themselves and their children

Responsible for ensuring all activities of the case management process; from admission to discharge

Coordinate team meetings with other providers, including clinicians, parent support partners, natural supports, etc

Facilitate integration across systems (i.e. Child Welfare, Juvenile Justice, Education)

Maintain current and accurate records. This shall include but not be limited to intake, assessment, plan of care, progress notes, referral logs

Provide supervisor with all assigned reports and update information in a timely manner

Assume primary responsibility for developing, writing, implementing, evaluating, and revising overall service plan goals as well as ensure immediate changes are made in service plans as individual's needs change; educate and support clients' families; and advocate for clients' rights and preferences

Provide outreach services to the individual in their natural environment to foster and support the case management relationship and to ensure engagement in their service planning

Ensures the client's rights are safeguarded throughout the referral, placement, treatment, review and discharge processes (Chapter 394, Florida Statutes and Chapter 65E-10 FAC)

Document all activity in progress notes and complete all other documentation required by the Florida Administrative Code and Medicaid community mental health and targeted case management service guidelines to maintain a permanent record of client activity according to established methods and procedures

Schedule :

Looking for an applicant who is willing to work with the youth / families at a time that suits the youth and family needs on a flexible schedule. This is a full-time, 40-hour-a-week position that includes evening and weekend hours.

Targeted Case Management Certification from the Florida Board preferred

Must hold a bachelor's degree in behavioral science, human services, or related field

At least one year of experience with children, youth, and families

Communicate in and comprehend the English language effectively both orally and in writing

Ability to form a mutually respectful and balanced relationship with the youth

Ability and willingness to engage and work with families in an "in-home" context

Knowledge of Child Welfare and Foster Care Systems

Ability to apply youth and family strengths to inform treatment planning

Flexibility to work when the families are available to meet, including evenings, weekends, holidays

Ability to carry out interventions creatively to support the client's goal achievement

Ability to function independently and willing and able to seek guidance as necessary

Valid FL Driver's License

Vehicle required : Must be safe and dependable as program youth are transported

Ability and willingness to drive to client's homes within a reasonable distance from the office, which may include neighboring counties

Excellent communication, organizational, and collaboration skills

A strong belief in the ability of people to grow and change

Possess the knowledge, skills, and attitude needed to appreciate and encourage diversity and understand the concept of cultural trauma as it applies to individual and family functioning

Bilingual : Spanish-Creole-French, preferred

Physical Requirements :

Ability to drive and operate a motor vehicle with passengers for at least four consecutive hours

Ability to participate in physical activities with program youth, including running, jumping, bending, and twisting

Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods

Ability to walk up and down stairs repeatedly

Benefits :

• 120 hours of Vacation
• 10 Holidays, 24 hours of paid Personal Time, Medical Appointment Time
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness Eligible Employer
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Pet and Legal insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
• 401(k) match up to 6%
• Corporate Discounts Program
• Sick Leave Pool
• Identity Protection
• CEU and Tuition Reimbursement

Why Cayuga Centers?

Salary : $52,000