Youth Case Manager

Job Title: Intervention Program and JRB Case Manager

Salary Group: Exempt

Department: Youth Agency, Non-Union, 40hrs/wk

Job Summary: Responsible for management of intervention staff, volunteers, and programming including: Juvenile Review Board (JRB) Youth Diversion, Truancy, and other referrals to the Agency. Assists in the design, implementation, and assessment of new intervention programming and community outreach.

Supervision Received: Reports to the Executive Director

Supervision Exercised: Management of intervention staff and volunteers

Essential Job Functions:

• Case Manager and Supervisor of Juvenile Review Board or Youth Diversion Team

• Manages truancy and other referrals needing intervention from schools, police, and parents/guardians

• Supervises and supports JRB members, staff, and volunteers

• Works with Executive Director regarding Diversion and Youth Service Bureau Grant(s) compliance and reporting

• Represents the Youth Agency at local and regional meetings dealing with intervention issues and services to youth

• Ensures JRB and Diversion efforts are operating under best practices including Board Members, community partners, police, and schools

• Provides the Executive Director with weekly performance updates including case and client reviews for consultation and supervision

• Assist the Executive Director and Agency Board of Directors with matters related to staff recruitment and hiring

• Coordinates seasonal programming including High School and Middle School Health Fairs and outreach for other disconnected and underrepresented youth populations

• Oversees video production program or other youth employment and training opportunities

• Willing to acquire passenger endorsement to assist with transportation

• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must possess excellent leadership skills and act as a positive role model to youth

• Excellent oral and written communication skills

• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks for optimum time management

• Must be willing to work flexible hours including nights and weekends

• Ability to work under demanding deadlines and changing priorities and conditions

• Ability to stand or sit and work continuously for extended periods of time while performing job functions

• Must be able to work effectively and professionally with the public, Town Officials, and Board Members, and associates on an ongoing basis

• Must be willing to attend courses, seminars or trainings as required by the Executive Director

• Strong knowledge of youth advocacy programs and CT youth diversion

• Ability to work with the New Milford Police Department, schools, and other community organizations in a coordinated manner for Juvenile Review Board and Youth Diversion efforts

Education, Training and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Criminology, or other related field

• A Master’s degree is preferred. Must have three years’ experience in providing direct services/case management and outreach to youth and their families. A demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the position.

• Must hold a valid Connecticut motor vehicle license

• Must be willing to submit to a background check

• Veteran’s preferred

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $55,000.00 - $58,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $58,000