What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager-STAR position at Encompass Community Services?
About ECS:
At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 50 years our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity.
Position Summary
In a partnership with Juvenile Probation, Encompass Community Services Stable Transition After Re-Entry (STAR) program is hiring a full time counselor to provide support to youth who are preparing to exit Probation placements and return to family-based home environments. Counselors, called Re-Entry Specialists, provide assessment of needs, case management, and collaboration with youth support systems, and coordination with other service providers. The ideal candidate is bilingual, comfortable providing community-based services, and has experience working with systems-involved youth. Must have initiative and strong professional comportment. Bilingual differential available for qualifying candidates.
Essential Functions
Provide intake assessments, case management, and skill-building to youth and families. Travel to community locations and homes to reduce barriers to access (agency COVID safety protocols developed in coordination with County Public Health Department).
Link youth and families to career/life skills trainings, pro-social activities, and other resources.
Coordinate with Probation staff to enroll eligible participants. Collaborate professionally with all partner agencies.
Attend weekly Probation meetings as well as program meetings
Maintain audit-quality documentation of services.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Bilingual in English/Spanish required
BA/BS in counseling, social work, or related field
2 years experience working with systems-involved youth and families
Valid drivers license and DMV clearance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer literacy skills; ability to navigate MS Suite, including OneDrive and Teams.
Proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States
Criminal Record Clearance, Physical examination and TB clearance before hire.
Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance
Provide own transportation, with and without clients, and be familiar with community resources.
Wages & Benefits:
We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion.
Our teamsfuture matters just as much as the present. Thats why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility.
Encompass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to excellence through diversity and strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all clients and employees.
Our programs recognize the value of racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and strive toward a culture of trauma-informed practice, with the overarching goal of ensuring that all services promote healing, and integrate the values and standards of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
At Encompass Community Services we provide our community with a wide range of services related to family & social well-being, early childhood education, behavioral health, housing and more. Every day through these services we work to make health, education and housing more equitable for all people in Santa Cruz County. For more than 50 years our work has touched generations by helping people have access to education, rebuild relationships, restore their health and regain dignity.
Position Summary
In a partnership with Juvenile Probation, Encompass Community Services Stable Transition After Re-Entry (STAR) program is hiring a full time counselor to provide support to youth who are preparing to exit Probation placements and return to family-based home environments. Counselors, called Re-Entry Specialists, provide assessment of needs, case management, and collaboration with youth support systems, and coordination with other service providers. The ideal candidate is bilingual, comfortable providing community-based services, and has experience working with systems-involved youth. Must have initiative and strong professional comportment. Bilingual differential available for qualifying candidates.
Essential Functions
Provide intake assessments, case management, and skill-building to youth and families. Travel to community locations and homes to reduce barriers to access (agency COVID safety protocols developed in coordination with County Public Health Department).
Link youth and families to career/life skills trainings, pro-social activities, and other resources.
Coordinate with Probation staff to enroll eligible participants. Collaborate professionally with all partner agencies.
Attend weekly Probation meetings as well as program meetings
Maintain audit-quality documentation of services.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements
Bilingual in English/Spanish required
BA/BS in counseling, social work, or related field
2 years experience working with systems-involved youth and families
Valid drivers license and DMV clearance.
Effective verbal and written communication skills.
Strong computer literacy skills; ability to navigate MS Suite, including OneDrive and Teams.
Proof of citizenship or right to work in the United States
Criminal Record Clearance, Physical examination and TB clearance before hire.
Valid Driver's License and vehicle insurance
Provide own transportation, with and without clients, and be familiar with community resources.
Wages & Benefits:
We prioritize the well-being of our team as much as the community we serve. Our comprehensive health benefits reflect this commitment. We offer full-time employees medical and dental insurance plan that ensures peace of mind for themselves and their families. We go beyond traditional care by also offering our employees acupuncture and chiropractic, embracing a holistic approach to health that aligns with our values of care and compassion.
Our teamsfuture matters just as much as the present. Thats why we offer a 403(b) retirement plan, providing a foundation for a secure retirement. We also recognize the need for work-life balance, so Encompass offers a competitive package of 17 vacation days, 12 sick days, and 14 additional paid holidays. These benefits are thoughtfully pro-rated for part-time positions, affirming our commitment to fairness and flexibility.
Encompass Community Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. We are committed to excellence through diversity and strive to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all clients and employees.
Our programs recognize the value of racial, ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity and strive toward a culture of trauma-informed practice, with the overarching goal of ensuring that all services promote healing, and integrate the values and standards of providing culturally and linguistically appropriate services.
