Youth Services Center Case Manager
Location: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Description: County of Bernalillo is hiring Youth Services Center Case Manager right now, this vacancy will be assigned in New Mexico. For detail informations about this vacancy opportunity kindly see the descriptions. Post by Jobing - Position Summary Under general direction responsible for the initial interview, screening and assessment of residents of the Youth Services Center (YSC) and ! provide case management services that may include alternative detention programs; perform a variety of professional and technical duties in support of assigned area of responsibility. Duties and Responsibilities Receive cases and complete screening and assessment interviews with residents Facilitate resident access to detention services and community resources. Assist residents and their families in accessing and negotiating through the juvenile justice process, including but not limited to, attorney and Juvenile Probation and Parole Office (JPPO) contacts and treatment providers. Assist residents in developing and establishing contacts with social support networks.
Assist in development and coordination of resident service plans with social workers and/or counselors. Assist residents in obtaining Medicaid and other benefits/services. Complete and maintain proper documentation and records for residents pertaining to behavioral health services. Coordinate and monito! r resident services, including but not limited to, tracking se! rvice plan activities.
Serve as a member of the Behavioral Health team and coordinate case management assessments with members of multiâ€"disciplinary teams. Consult with other department staff and outside professionals as needed to ensure the proper care and processing of residents and their records. Provide supportive counseling to residents as needed during case management process. Establish and maintain contact with community agencies, resources and professionals for the proper management of resident cases.
- The above information on this job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties and responsibilities required of all employees assigned to this job. Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree and two (2) years experience in community health, social services, human servic! es or related field including one (1) year experience serving youth OR any combination of postâ€"secondary education and/or experience totaling four (4) years in related field including one (1) year experience serving youth. Knowledge of the basic operations, services and activities of juvenile detention programs and services, program development and implementation, and the operation of court systems preferred.
Ability to analyze hazardous situations in a rational, mature and confident manner and to act effectively; to remain calm and effective under stressful situations. Ability to interact effectively and professionally with administratio! n, subordinates, coâ€"workers, residents and the general public. Abilit! y to analyze problems, identify alternative solutions; project consequences of proposed actions and implement recommendations in support of goals. Supplemental Information: Screening and Compliance The offer of this Bernalillo County position requires compliance with the following: Employee must successfully complete the postâ€"offer employment medical examination and background investigation.
Employee must comply with the safety guidelines of the County. Working Conditions The majority of essential duties are performed indoors in a temperatureâ€"controlled environment. Outdoor duties are sometimes required in performance of essential duties and worker is exposed to natural weather conditions while performing outdoor duties. Worker may be exposed to intermittent noise and vibration, a variety of fumes and odors, contagious diseases and potentially hostile and dangerous situations.
Indoor working surface is even and may be carpeted or tiled. Indoor surfaces! are typically dry and may involve the use of stairs. Outdoor surface may be even or uneven and may be wet or dry. Outdoor duties may involve the use of stairs or ladders and may be performed on inclines or hills.
Outdoor surfaces may include natural ground, asphalt, or concrete. Work hazards or potential work hazards include those of a correctional facility environment with exposure to noise and dangerous situations that could involve serious bodily injury and other health hazards. Employee may be required to work a flexible schedule. Equipment, Tools and Materials Equipment typically used to perform administrative duties include the telephone, computer, telefax machine, typewriter, photocopy machine, and pager.
Worker may handle first aid and oxygen equipment on an occasional basis. Materials and products typically handled in the performance of administrative duties include a wide variety of forms and paperwork, reports, various writing utensils and a wi! de assortment of other basic office supplies and materials. :
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This vacancy will be started on: Thu, 22 Aug 2013 12:33:14 GMT
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