Case Manager at Toledo's Passage Juvenile Detention Center

BACKGROUND:

Prairie Lakes Youth Programs (PLYP) is located in Willmar, Minnesota and is a children’s residential facility licensed by the Department of Corrections for males and females ages 10-21. Our programs include a juvenile detention center, juvenile residential corrections program, non-secure program, boys group home, and girls group home.

In our children’s residential facility, we meet our youth where they are at- supporting through individualization with our continuum of services. We provide a therapeutic and cultural approach with art, gardening, pet therapy, substance use disorder treatment, cultural & diverse connections, spiritual resources, and more- all while healing trauma with safety and security. At PLYP, we have ignited youth dignity since 1991.

JOB SUMMARY:

In this corrections work, our Case Managers work in a juvenile corrections and detention facility. Our Case Managers help youth, making a difference in their lives through providing the safety, securing, and care for youth in custody, facilitate the admissions process with youth, develop case plans/weekly goals and document progress by writing bi-weekly progress reports, communicate with the youth’s professional team, assist in the referral process for services, guide youth with activities and programming, and perform other related duties as assigned.

The Case Manager ensures PLYP continues to work with an above-and-beyond approach in all that we do with dignity, ensuring compliance and best practices within our specified targeted youth population and with our employees who serve our youth within our trauma-minded, culturally sensitive, and department of corrections programs. These duties will be completed as a part of our team through supporting youth.

RESPONSIBILITIES & DUTIES:

• Participates in providing for the custody, safety, security, and wellbeing of youth within the locked and secure campus
• Complete the intake procedure for new admissions into the program including client screenings
• Develop individualized case plans for youth based on their intake screening, recommendations from professional teams, and court orders
• Facilitate each youth’s need for assistance with supportive services; SUD, therapy, credit recovery, medication management, crisis intervention and make necessary referrals to appropriate providers
• Create weekly goals that help the youth accomplish long-term goals within their case plan
• Document accurate and informative information in biweekly progress reports
• Act as the hub of communication with youth, the facility, their families, the courts, and other involved agencies
• Facilitate family work and meetings for youth in residential status
• Attend staffing meetings to provide detailed and accurate updates
• Write detailed discharge summaries for youth that have left the program
• Coordinate with the Program Director, Assistant Program Director, teachers/school administration, and others on the youth’s team to determine appropriate case plan goals
• Complete wellness checks on youth in accordance with state law and PLYP policy; frequently checks on youth deemed to be special risks or who are on security status
• Provides guidance and instruction to youth by participating in daily activities with youth and personally interacting with them to demonstrate leadership, communication, boundary setting, life skills, accountability, problem solving, correction
• Transport youth to appointments, court proceedings, and/or other appointments following secure protocol
• Make sure all youth attend necessary appointments, therapy/treatment sessions, meetings, court appearances, and other scheduled activities
• Effective communication with youth, co-workers, administration, parents and professionals. (Examples: Law Enforcement, Probation Officers, Social Workers)
• Observes, records and report behaviors, health symptoms, and other significant issues with youth
• Assume the responsibility of being a mandated reporter by Minnesota State Law
• Ensure client confidentiality per policy
• Follows all applicable regulations and standards in accordance with 2960
• Conduct self in a courteous, tactful, and professional manner
• Other job duties as assigned

WORKING ENVIRONMENT & PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Work is performed in and around a Department of Corrections juvenile correctional and detention facility
• Subject to standing, bending, walking, reaching, kneeling, crouching
• Ability to walk up and down stairs
• Lifting objects, at times over 50 pounds
• Ability to learn and use de-escalation and proper procedures (Controlled Force MACH)
• Potential to work with non-compliant youth
• As a correctional facility we operate 365 days, 24/7, you will be required to work a rotation of weekends and holidays

KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

• Ability to remain positive during times of adversity and difficult situations
• Remain calm in high stress situations
• Outstanding time management
• Coordinate and implement multiple concurrent tasks
• Ability to work under pressure with constant interruptions
• Maintain confidentiality, integrity, and honesty
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal
• Dependable and committed to getting the job done
• Willingness to work other assigned shifts and overtime when needed
• Proficient with Microsoft suites, strong typing and documenting skills
• Case management
• Rule 2960 understanding
• Safety and security mindset
• Defensive Tactics
• First Aid and CPR
• Perform all work in a culturally responsive manner consistent with PLYP’s way of belongingness and inclusivity

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:

• College degree/completed college course work in a related field of study is preferred OR High School Diploma or G.E.D. and 2 years of experience working with youth in an organizational capacity OR working with adults in a placement setting
• At least 21 years of age at the time of employment start
• Successfully complete required background check
• Successfully complete annual Mantoux testing
• Must have a valid Minnesota driver’s license

BENEFITS:

• Health and dental insurance
• Health Savings Account
• Life Insurance
• PERA Corrections Pension
• PTO (Vacation, Sick, Compensation)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Annual allowance for PLYP clothing

CHANGES TO THIS JOB DESCRIPTION:

The job description, responsibilities and duties are not intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by employees within this job classification, only a representative summary of the primary responsibilities and duties; and is subject to change following notification to employees

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.50 - $29.15 per hour

Schedule:

• Evening shift

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Willmar, MN 56201: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $29