What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Empowerment and Diversion (YED) Case Manager position at Logan Heights Community Development Corporation?
About Logan Heights Community Development Corporation :
Logan Heights Community Development Corporation (CDC) is a community development corporation that is a federal tax-exempt charitable organization. The organization was founded to "strengthen residents and businesses in Greater Logan Heights neighborhoods through community empowerment, education, economic growth, and housing development".
Job Summary :
The position of Case Manager will be responsible for providing services to Logan Height's Youth Prevention and Intervention clients and the community. The Case Manager will ensure to keep up with Logan Heights CDC goals, objectives, mission, and style and will provide a team framework. Additionally, this role will work with the Logan Heights CDC internal and external partners to develop and meet team goals and objectives.
Duties and Responsibilities :
- Complete comprehensive family-based assessments for identified youth, including the Family Wellbeing Assessment and the Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire;
- Provide family-centered case management services, and other services relative to program goals and objectives agreed upon with the client based on the Assessment;
- Develop strength-based, individualized family treatment plans including goals and objectives;
- Conduct home visits, school visits, and field visits, in addition to office visits, to best meet the needs of the youth and family;
- Assist in the planning, coordination, development, monitoring, and evaluation of services for youth and families with emphasis on quality of care, continuity of services, and cost-effectiveness;
- Maintain case records and client files in the Efforts to Outcomes (ETO) database as required by SBCS and its funding sources;
- Facilitate weekly evidence-based, trauma-informed center-based groups for youth and / or caregivers;
- Outreach to target population to effectively reach those in need of services;
- Participate in special projects and activities as related to the agency's goals and objectives;
- Participate in agency special events, such as fundraisers, annual meetings, and open houses;
- Participate and assist in implementing program components;
- Conduct crisis intervention services, and provide referrals to telephone and walk-ins;
- Participate in Multi-Disciplinary Team meetings with other team members;
- Coordinate with contacts on other public and private organizations and individuals, as necessary to effectively serve clients. (e.g. progress reports to referral sources, client referrals to other agencies); and
- Using ETO and Salesforce, provide monthly statistical reports of services to SBCS as needed.
Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job.
Qualifications / Requirements :
Logan Heights Community Development Corporation provides equal employment opportunity to all individuals regardless of their race, color, creed, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by state, federal, or local law .
Logan Heights CDC requires all employees to pass a background check. All job offers are contingent based on the results of background clearance.
Salary : $22 - $25