Lead Case Manager - Lowell, United States - Community Teamwork Inc

Community Teamwork Inc

Verified Company

Lowell, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

beBee recruiter

Description

Lead Case Manager - Youth Services

Are you interested in a position that will make a difference in your life and the lives of others? Community Teamwork is a private non-profit organization with over 500 employees dedicated to reducing barriers and creating opportunities for low income individuals and families.

At Community Teamwork our employees enjoy bestinclass benefits to support their physical, financial and emotional wellness._

We offer:

Starting Pay: $26.76
Casual work environment
4 weeks of Paid Time Off
Medical
Dental
Vision
Paid Life Insurance
Tuition reimbursement
12 paid holidays
Paid sick leave
Career advancement and professional development
5% contribution to your 401K whether you participate on your own or not.
Great coworkers and a great mission with an outstanding Community Action Agency
37.5 hour work week

We are seeking a
Lead Case Manager to join CTI's Youth Services team, located at the Youth Opportunity Center. The Lead Case Manager will provide advanced levels of support to young adults and their families entering programming.

This includes providing advanced level case management, advocacy, referral information and supporting participants in overcoming barriers towards long-term, independent housing.

The Lead Case Manager will supervise and lead members of the Youth Services team.

Responsibilities Include:

Train and supervise Case Management staff.
Receiving, assigning, and monitoring new referrals to Youth Programming.
Develop and use network of available services to assist participants and staff.
Support and complete onboarding and program entry documents with staff and participants.
Lead and facilitate team meetings to address program and participant goals.
Collaborate with staff to support participants in housing goals and service planning.
Establish and maintain working relationships with housing providers and internal/external partners.
Supervise and manage Case Mangers.
Data input, file management, case management software and all administrative tasks as necessary.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree preferred, preferably in a Human Services related field. _Minimum 5+ years' direct case management experience may substitute for degree._
Two years of experience working with youth and young adults.
Ability to work comfortably with pregnant and parenting youth in both group and individual settings, preferably with experience advocating for families.
Minimum of oneyear assessment, advocacy and case management work in a Human Service field required.
Demonstrated knowledge of community resources available to lowincome individuals and families.
Excellent customer service, organizational, oral and written communication skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and work in a fastpaced environment.
Proficient computer skills required in basic computer software and data collection systems.
Excellent crisis management skills.
Ability to maintain accurate records and confidentiality of information.
Excellent attention to detail.
Bilingual (English/Spanish, English/Khmer, English/Portuguese) preferred.
Valid Driver's License

_Commitment to Diversity Equity and Inclusion_

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

Community Teamwork is a drug free work environment.

This is an exciting opportunity to become an integral member of an innovative, outcome focused team in an organization committed to excellence.