Case Manager

About us

The vision of STAR Girlz is to equip our young ladies for society, future education endeavors, and personal change.

Our Mission is to Mentor, Empower, and ultimately Transform the lives of female youth and young adult women through providing mental health services, personal development classes, transitional housing, entrepreneurship training, and educational exposure to create jobs and promote healthier lifestyle choices.

 Why envision having a career with STAR Girlz? Why work here?

We are rewarding, collaborative, engaging and our goal is to be a guiding light for girls and young adult women when they face challenging times: transitioning from victim to recovery, surviving traumatic experiences, and much more. Our programs and services are open to young ladies ages 10-25, and each STAR has access to a variety of Mentoring, Empowering, and Transformational experiences to remind them that they are STARZ, and it's time to S.H.I.N.E (Self-Esteem. Healing. Inspire. Navigate. Elevate)! In addition, we are mission-driven with a foundation built by vision, supported by values, and pillared by belief.

• Achieve equilibrium: Being able to balance body, mind, and the essence of what life gives, which includes a variety of effects. We offer PTO, company-paid holidays, work-from-home options (exceptions apply), an Employee Assistance Program (EAP), health benefits options, and special company and employee mental health and wellness benefits. We are always continuing to grow and improve this area.
• Be part of making an impact beyond limits of ordinary: You are impacting our community and empowering girls and women for years beyond our own existence.
• Expand knowledge, experience and skills: As we grow, you grow with us; we support continued trainings, opportunities for promotion, performance evaluation, and recognition.

 New aspirations and work adventures:

We are looking for a Case Manager like you who will support the Vision, Mission, Culture, Core Values, and Core Competencies. Is responsible for providing intake and aftercare/follow-up services to girls enrolling and transitioning to and from the STAR Girlz program. Here is what some of your responsibilities will look like:

•  Serves as the first contact to families and girls who are considering the STAR Girlz program.
•  Compiles documentation for intake as required by policy.
• Conducts the intake interview to assess the needs of each girl and family, and collaborates with program coordinators to determine the appropriateness of placement and ensure full-service experiences into the STAR Girlz program.
• Facilitates orientation process for new girls entering the STAR Girlz program.
• Participate in community and internship fairs to generate interest in STAR Girlz and represent the program to referral sources.
• Participates in care review meetings before girls are discharged to plan for ongoing transitional care management. 
• Coordinates aftercare services for girls and monitors, supervises and records progress while participating in transition services.
• Provides aftercare service information to the girls and caregivers.
• Constantly evaluate the needs and progress of the girls to reinforce goals of individual empowerment plan.
• Monitors and records the progress of girls from intake through transition and into life roles for a period of three years;
• Documents all areas of progress assessment in accordance with STAR Girlz Standards and CO Department of regulatory agencies.
• Attend one on one weekly check-ins.
• Attend by-weekly staff meetings.
• Availability to work evenings and some weekends as required to fulfill workload requirements.
• Occasional overnight travel (optional).
• Other duties as assigned.

What you will bring:

Education: 

Required - Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university. Major in Social Work, Psychology, Mental Health, Counseling, or a related field. 

Experience, knowledge skills, and ability:

Experience:

Required - Knowledge of case management practices and excellent counseling skills and crisis management skills. Minimum experience using personal computers, case management software.

Knowledge of laws relating to children and families.

 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Support the company’s mission, vision, and values. The position requires excellent written and verbal communication skills. Ability to maintain firm boundaries and maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to manage professional relationships. Ability to express ideas effectively, orally and in writing. Ability to exercise sound judgment in evaluating situations and making decisions. Must be able to establish good working relationships with supervisors, partners outside and inside the company, employees, clients, and executives. Organized with the ability to prioritize. Excellent communication.

 Preferred - Experience working with girls and women of color from a disadvantaged background.

Licenses/Certifications:

A valid driver's license and proof of current auto insurance will be required for any position requiring driving.

Synergistically we will be: Uplifting and Supportive of each other and the company's vision to reach our goals individually and together as an organization.

Pay, Frills, and Unique Essentials at STAR Girlz Empowerment:

The compensation for this position is $20-$23 and is a Part-Time, non-exempt (hourly) position. STAR Girlz has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what STAR Girlz may pay for the position at the time of posting. STAR Girlz may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

In addition to being part of a mission-driven organization serving our community, as an eligible STAR Girlz employee, you’ll receive a benefits package as unique as you, that includes:

·         Medical, dental, and vision insurance (pay range pre-qualifies for health marketplace).

·         Supplemental insurance such as critical illness and accidental injury.

·         Paid time off.

·         Paid holidays 12.

·         Quarterly company Mental Health (days 8)

·         Quarterly Employee Mental Health (days 8)

·         Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

·         Annual bonus program (based on eligibility, requirements, and performance).

Where our STARZ empowerment happens:

This position will be an in-person (in-office) work environment.

STAR Girlz Empowerment is committed to providing equal opportunities to all people regardless of race, color, national origin, age, sex, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law. We strive to maintain a work environment that is free from unlawful harassment and discrimination.

Salary : $20 - $23