What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Case Manager/Residential Counselor, Arise West position at Lutheran Social Service?
LSS Arise Youth Center seeks a passionate, dedicated and enthusiastic individual to join our team and make a significant impact in the lives of teens and their families. If you are interested in enhancing your education in the juvenile justice and social services field this is a great position for you. #YouareLSS
Come join our team.
HOURS: Full time, 40 hours/week. Day/afternoon/evening/weekend hours, on-call (as-needed)
BENEFITS:
- $600 hiring bonus
- 401K Match
- Paid Time Off & Holidays
- Comprehensive medical, dental and vision plans with HSA & FSA options
- $20,000 company paid basic term life insurance
- Employee Recognition
- Employee Assistance Program
SALARY: Dependent on experience and qualifications
RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify, assess, and collaborate with runaway youth and youth experiencing homelessness. Extensive collaboration with youth, families, referral sources, law enforcement, and other community partners. Complete necessary follow ups, referrals, and documentation for individuals receiving services. This position will require crisis intervention, problem solving skills, as well as ability to educate young people on available services, harm reduction, and self-advocacy. Provide supervision and support for youth in shelter care and reception center. Qualified applicant will provide direct client care, maintain/model appropriate boundaries, and teach applicable coping and problem-solving skills. Complete reports and documentation as necessary. Prepare accurate and timely documentation and reports as necessary. Assess client’s needs, and assist them with appropriate services, support, decisions, and plans.
QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral or social science field preferred; or post-secondary education and a minimum of one year experience working with children; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status. Must successfully complete all agency background checks. Requires valid driver’s license and ability to obtain approved driver status.
RESPOND BY: open until filled
An Equal Opportunity Employer
*Hiring bonus available to external candidates only.
SERVICE: Arise Youth Center, Alternatives to Detention
Salary : $20,000
