Case Manager – THPP -- Masters degree required or in progress
Bill Wilson Center
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Post Date: Apr 28, 2023
Job Type: Full Time
Start Date: ASAP
Salary: $30.00 - $33.00 per hour
Location: US - California - Santa Clara
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Description
The Case Manager for THPP works directly with foster care youth (16 yrs-18 yrs) and foster care young parents to support them in all life domains that prepare them for independence and self-sufficiency. The Case Manager has a small caseload of up to 12 youth who are living in residential homes throughout Santa Clara County, attending school and/or employment learning life skills of shopping, meal preparation, maintaining a home, sharing space with other while focusing on higher education, careers, well-being, making permanent connections with caring adults, managing their health and dental care, and for some, parenting skills.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
•        Complete assessments and intakes on new youth being admitted into THPP
•        Develop Needs and Service plan goals with youth within first 30 days of their admit and update every 6 months thereafter. Support youth in reaching desired goals
•        Assist young adults in skills building including independent living skills and , if applicable, parenting skills.
•        Encourage, motivate and support youth in attaining their high school diploma with option to attend community college or state university
•        Assist young adults with how to become gainfully employed, build resume, and all other skills needed toward being successfully employed
•        Support young adult with any other vocational or career paths.
•        Assists young adult with budgeting, banking and money management
•        Assist parenting young adults with child care arrangements.
•        Ensures that homes are within Title XXII compliance and in good repair
•        Documentation of all assessments, treatment plans and contacts in electronic health care record
•        Provide referral assistance to legal services (LACY), health services, drug and alcohol services and mental health services or other linkages as needed
•        Utilize community resources to meet needs of young adult in the program.
•        Assist with interviews, training and maintenance of House Monitors
•        Maintain effective communication with placement workers through DFCS or Probation Departments
•        Provides Aftercare services to young adults post discharge
•        Participate in agency Program Quality Improvement activities and initiatives
•        Participate in agency Safety initiatives and proactively report safety issues to management immediately
•        Other duties may be assigned.

Skills
Masters (M.A.) in Counseling Psychology or other Behavioral Health field plus 2 years of relevant case management experience. In absence of Master’s degree, a Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences with at least one-year enrollment in Master’s program can be considered Valid CA drivers license w/access to a personal vehicle with current Ins Fingerprinting, TB test, CPR/First Aid required.

Notes
For consideration, please submit cover letter and resume to:
ATTN: Resumes
FAX: (408) 244-4022
EMAIL: resumes@billwilsoncenter.org

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For a full job description please visit - http://www.billwilsoncenter.org/bwc_jobs/

Required to be fully vaccinated with booster against COVID-19 (if eligible or agree to receive booster at the time of eligibility)


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