Case Manager – HSPRS

How you get to use your skills as a Case Manager…
Ensure safety for all youth on caseload
Manage a high turnover caseload
Comply with agency and regulatory policies and procedures
Coordinate initial intake for each youth
Conduct home studies
Coordinator and handle an estimated caseload of 40 youth at any given time (HS and PRS cases)
Contact each child and sponsor within 24 hours of case assignment
Conduct safety screenings and mental health assessments
Coordinator, schedule, and confirm necessary services for each youth in their location
Communicate regularly with the youth and sponsor to address any needs and/or concerns
Ensure all assessments, reports, and team case notes are current in the hardcopy file and electronic file
Ensure each youth is enrolled and attending school
Respond to client emergencies within or outside work hours
Travel throughout the region, and potentially outside of the assigned region, to complete home studies and in-person case contacts. Case Managers may be required to travel up to 3 hours for home visits in their personal vehicle
Required Experience as a Case Manager:
Bachelor’s degree in a relevant behavioral/social science field required
Experience conducing home studies according to state requirements – required
Strong professional writing, particularly for assessment reports – required
Knowledge of local community social services – required
Experience working with immigrant populations – required
One to three years of progressive experience in case management – preferred
Child welfare experience – preferred
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
Strong skills in Microsoft Office
Ability to work well with people from many cultures, non-English speakers, and LGBTQ children
Bilingual – English/Spanish preferred. All agency documents and records are in English, therefore English writing proficiency is required. The position itself requires Spanish speaking, writing, and reading proficiency
Valid driver’s license in a state located within the assigned region and personal, reliable vehicle to conduct home visits – required
Ability to travel extensively, both via ground and air – required
Reliable vehicle required to travel to clients locations up to 3 hours away
Physical Requirements of a Case Manager:
Computer work requires sitting at a desk for long periods of time
Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
Time driving and/or taking public transportation to conduct client and family services
Schedule: Exempt
Regular hours entail Monday-Friday 9am-5pm, business hours. Must be flexible to meet program needs
Must be available to work afternoons, evenings, and weekends – required
Why Cayuga Centers?
Council on Accreditation (COA) Accredited
Implement best practices and evidence-based interventions
Committed to employee professional development and advancement
We embrace change, innovation and opportunities
Our diverse workforce acts and leads with human sensitivity and respect
Large and growing national footprint
Benefits:
120 hours of vacation time; 12 Sick Days per year
10 Holidays, 3 Personal Days, Medical Appointment Time
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Pet and Legal insurance
Employee Assistance Program
FSA, Transit, and Parking savings accounts
Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, enhanced short-term disability benefits
401(k) available
Corporate Discounts Program
Identity Protection