Shannon West Homeless Youth Center-Emergency Shelter Case Manager - Las Vegas, United States - HELP of Southern Nevada

Description

Job Description

Purpose:

Under the direct supervision of the Case Manager Supervisor this position provides direct case management services to homeless and at risk youth in the Emergency Shelter Program.

Duties, Functions and Responsibilities:

1. Conduct initial interview/intake and needs assessment for resident.
2. Complete any intake paperwork required.
3. Create Client Centered Case Plan with residents that reflect the needs and desires of the individual, within 72 hours of intake.
4. Monitor resident's progress and provide follow-up services by facilitating weekly sessions to address the client's needs and progress towards achieving goals.
5. Complete monthly Client Centered Case Plan reviews with the client, and obtain signatures.
6. Enter case notes in true time data (daily) into HMIS, reflecting activities of the client's progress.
7. Assist the youth in obtaining vital identification documents.
8. Maintain audit ready files at all times. (Random audit checks are regularly performed)
9. Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers.
10. Complete exit summaries within 72 hours of exit from the program.
11. Maintain accurate documentation of service to residents. Enter accurate resident data into computer reflecting resident activities and their progress.
12. Must be able to communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds.
13. Organize and facilitate daily groups according to the group schedule. Maintain group log following the completion of the group.
14. Provide direct supervision of all residents during assigned shift. Maintain and complete hourly log.
15. Attend weekly Treatment Team meetings.
16. Responsible for attending weekly supervision meetings with Program Director.
17. Report all program violations immediately following incident.
18. Provides crisis intervention as needed.
19. Supervises residents' ingestion of prescribed and over the counter medications and documents medication compliance.
20. Completes all required paperwork and logs, including incident reports, runaway reports and resident tracking log.
21. Participate in multi-agency, multidisciplinary teams to report and review resident progress.
22. Provides transportation to appointments when necessary
23. Attends court hearings when necessary.
24. Attends training when available.
25. Performs other duties, as assigned by supervisor.