Case Manager

MN DOC 2960.0150 Subpart 1

VALLEY-LAKE BOY'S HOME, INC

JOB DESCRIPTION

CASE MANAGER

This job requires daytime, evening shifts and on call status.

Online Supervision:

• Ensure the safety and supervision of all residents.
• Review the logbook to stay informed about events since the last shift.
• Serve as a positive role model by demonstrating maturity, responsibility, and healthy behavior.
• Establish and maintain a therapeutic relationship with residents.
• Teach, model, and encourage social skills and appropriate social expression.
• Monitor and promote personal hygiene and proper appearance among residents.
• Transport residents to activities and appointments using Valley-Lake Boy's Home vehicles.
• Supervise daily schedules and oversee resident responsibilities, including chores, room cleaning, homework, community service, and summer work programs.
• Set and enforce appropriate boundaries for residents.
• Administer medications at designated times.
• Perform basic first aid procedures following certification.
• Determine and enforce consequences for rule violations.
• Implement and uphold resident policies and rules consistently and fairly.
• Organize and oversee mandatory recreational activities.
• Prepare meals when the cook is unavailable.
• Supervise residents during class transitions, meals, and while entering/exiting school buildings.
• Assist residents with schoolwork as needed.
• Answer phone calls and ensure messages reach the intended recipients.
• Supervise residents in public settings and off-site events.

General Paperwork:

• Document daily events, group attitudes, and behaviors in the logbook, including appointments, visitors, activities, meetings, and staff changes.
• Record daily evaluations of each resident’s behavior and attitude in individual behavior logs.
• Maintain logs for recreation, medication, community service, summer work programs, and special incident reports.
• Log new medications for residents in the medication log.
• Conduct initial intakes when the Executive Director or Program Director is unavailable.
• Track and log any money received by residents, securing funds in a locked money box.
• Make necessary copies of Valley-Lake Boy's Home forms.

Additional Expectations:

• Perform all duties professionally.
• Foster positive working relationships with co-workers, placing agents, and parents.
• Adhere to all Valley-Lake Boy's Home policies and procedures.
• Attend staff meetings and mandatory training sessions.
• Report maintenance needs or safety concerns to the Executive Director.

Case Management:

• Review residents' court orders to ensure compliance with all conditions and expectations.
• Establish initial contact with residents' families and placing agents, maintaining regular communication.
• Conduct initial assessments and develop individualized treatment plans.
• Coordinate necessary services and individuals for resident treatment.
• Communicate special accommodations or circumstances to staff.
• Monitor and facilitate residents’ educational needs, including school reintegration.
• Maintain regular contact with parents, keeping them informed about significant incidents and program updates.
• Address concerns from parents or placing agents in a timely manner.
• Understand and meet referring agents' expectations for each resident through ongoing communication.
• Conduct weekly sessions with residents and document progress.
• Prepare weekly progress reports for each resident.
• Organize staffing meetings at required intervals, including all involved parties, and prepare staffing reports.
• Maintain updated contact lists for residents.
• Summarize progress on treatment plans for staffing reports.
• Write release reports upon residents’ exits from the program.
• Schedule necessary medical, psychological, dental, and optical appointments.
• Contact the Valley-Lake Boy's Home chemical dependency agent if residents require treatment.
• Track court-ordered community service hours.
• Coordinate clothing allowances for residents in need and assist in purchasing appropriate clothing.
• Provide case note instructions for use during absence.

Qualifications:

• Must be at least 21 years old.
• Hold a bachelor's degree or higher in a human services-related field (e.g., criminal justice, psychology, social work).
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Maintain a valid driver’s license.
• Pass a drug screening.
• Be knowledgeable about local community resources and how to utilize them to support residents and families.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.00 - $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 12 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• On call

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $22 - $24