Job Board
See all job listings
Case Manager - LIP (Bilingual - English/Spanish)
Comunilife, Inc.
Description
The main projected goal of Case Manager for the Life is Precious program is to prevent suicide attempts by Hispanic girls aged 13 -18. The Case Manager is responsible for providing individual, group and family counseling to the youth and their families; will lead and/or assist with activities and groups in collaboration with other staff; will provide outreach, referral and follow-up services.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
1. Liaise to provide outreach, engagement and follow-up with girls referred from emergency departments to assure continuity of mental health treatment and encourage participation in the Life is Precious program.
2. Provide case management and counseling to connect the clients with services and improve coping and interpersonal skills.
3. Ability to think outside of the box with creating programs that stimulate the interest and are relative as well as age appropriate for young adults. In addition, activities should expand horizons and provide healing, calming experiences for the clients.
4. Reinforce vocational exploration, internships and community service to enhance participants’ career planning, learning, personal growth and civic responsibility.
5. Coordinate trips, celebrations and special events on weekends to bring whole families together and increase the clients’ cultural pride and awareness.
6. Collaborate with various community agencies, public officials, and organizations.
7. Assist with all recruitment efforts.
8. Meet on a regular basis with the Program Coordinator to discuss accomplishments and program related matters.
9. Represent the program amongst community providers (i.e. schools, churches and community centers) relevant to the program focus and populations.
10. Document community activities, outings and development involving families.
Qualifications
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
Proven ability to provide strong clinical, social skills and analytical thinking to program matters regarding the Life is Precious Program.
Thorough knowledge of program development, creativity, and the ability to engage and motivate adolescents.
Responsible, organized and efficient.
Demonstrated ability to perform in a team approach and accomplish multiple assignments simultaneously.
Demonstrated skill to communicate effectively in writing, verbally, and to listen actively.
Related experience that demonstrates that the applicant is community minded, patient, creative, flexible, compassionate and culturally sensitive
Ability to deal tactfully and diplomatically with other Comunilife employees, Federal, State and City officials, professional and technique groups, clients and the general public.
Ability to plan and successfully implement and gather patient related data for programs.
JOB SPECIFICATIONS
Education and Experience Requirement(s)
BA or BS in human services field; experience working with children and families; Bi-lingual English/Spanish.
Physical Demands
Non-Physical.
Working Conditions
General clinic and office environment
Certifications& Licenses Required
N/A
Contact
To apply please visit our website at http://comunilife.iapplicants.com/
Posted on 10/28/14; CVMHA ID #8289
|
