Case Manager - Part Time Benefited / Youth Services

Job Opportunity

Job Summary: Assesses and obtains necessary information relating to precipitating events to determine appropriate services and to reduce client and family conflict. Completes documentation including referring agency information, physical and mental health history, and scheduling of appointments.

Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Marriage and Family Therapy or other closely related field; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience with youth in a counseling and/or group home setting. Must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test before starting in this position. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing. Preference may be given to Spanish-bilingual candidates and may be eligible for a $1.00 per hour language differential.

Part-Time Saturdays & Sundays 7am - 5pm Due to the nature of this position, the successful applicant must pass a required background check through fingerprinting and enrollment in the continuous RAP Back (Record of Arrest and Prosecution Back) program in accordance with current County Human Resources policy requirements.

Essential Functions:

• Contacts parents/legal guardians and schedules appointment with clinical specialist; initiates referrals to needed community resources when appropriate, including follow up contact.
• Handles telephone calls to provide assistance, facilitates entrance; provides information regarding community resources.
• Interfaces with law enforcement and other referring parties to obtain pertinent information.
• Screens and assesses youth's behavior as well as physical and mental health to determine appropriate services.
• Checks youth belongings for weapons or contraband and confiscates unsafe or illegal materials.
• Completes case recording documentation and all pertinent information in individual client's records as per agency policy.
• Assists shift supervisor in making decisions and overseeing/directing staff and volunteers regarding discharge of interim shelter duties and responsibilities. Acts as shift supervisor in their absence.
• Provide a safe, clean and fair environment by engaging and monitoring youth to promote cooperation and compliance. Attends to potentially dangerous situations including facility and equipment damage.

Shift - Saturday - Sunday / 2pm-12am (two 10 hour shifts) Will receive $2/hr additional for differential pay.

Location: US-UT-SOUTH SALT LAKE