Director of Case Management

Job Title: Director of Case Management

We are seeking a highly skilled and compassionate Director of Case Management to join our team. If you are passionate about providing care to youth in need and want to join a top-notch team, please apply today! We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision insurance and a 401k that's top 3 % in the country.

Company: Youth Opportunity Investments - Rockdale Youth Academy 

Youth Opportunity is dedicated to empowering youth with individualized needs to achieve success and independence by establishing solid foundations of physical and emotional well-being, positive social and familial relationships, and education. Through a strong commitment to teamwork, leadership, and organizational culture, our employees are equipped and qualified to create transformative impacts in the lives of young individuals. At Youth Opportunity, we prioritize the investment in excellence for the growth and success of our employees and the achievement of the youth we serve.

Learn more about our culture at: https://online.flippingbook.com/view/964058972/1/

Job Type: Full Time

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance eligible after 60 days of employment
• 401k with 100% match up to 4% of your salary after 60 days of employment
• Paid Time Off and 7 Paid Holidays (for full-time employees)
• Tuition Assistance and Opportunities for Growth

Key Responsibilities:

Provides supervision, guidance, and mentoring for all case managers while also handling a case load.

• Assess youth admitted to the program by reviewing records, talking to referring agency, and interviewing youth and families.
• Coordinate with  staff  and  other  case  managers  regarding  admissions,  discharge  and  transportation  of 

• Coordinate all  activities  of  case  managers  with  court  and  referring  agencies  regarding  admissions  and 

• Act as a resource person for all staff dealing with outside systems.

• Coordinate all family visits with other case managers.

• Ensure that  all  guidelines  (i.e.  written  reports  and  correspondence)  are  followed  as  required  by  the  court, the referring agency, and the Company.

Other Duties Include:

• Maintain a high standard of role model behavior for youth.

• Participate in training and development activities as required.

• Report any acts, incidents or conditions that reflect the possibility of inappropriate youth-to-youth or staff-to-youth relationships.

• Report any use of physical force and all unusual incidents per guidelines.

• Assist Facility Administrator with all youth/family issues.

• Perform other duties as assigned or needed.

Requirements:

Education: A bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in the field of counseling, social work, psychology, rehabilitation, special education, or in a related human services field is preferred. An associate’s degree is required

Experience: Two years’ experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances or substance abuse problems is required. If the candidate has a master’s degree in an appropriate field, the experience requirement is preferred, but not required. Experience with local and/or state agencies and group work techniques is a plus.

Skills:  A sound understanding of group leadership, group dynamics, and experiential education and records management preferred.  Advanced oral and written communication skills. Strong computer and interpersonal skills.

Physical Demands: Must be in good physical health and emotionally stable.  Must be able to move about the property.  Must be able to participate in youth activities. Must be able to transport youth or staff.  Must be free of communicable diseases as defined by the state and to the extent that data is attainable under the law.

Other: Must maintain an appropriate and valid state driver’s license.  Must meet state criminal background check requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Youth Opportunity Investments is an equal opportunity employer and affords equal opportunity to all associates and applicants without regard to race, color, region, national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or any other legally protected status.

Salary : $48,000 - $52,000