EveryMind. · 18 hours ago
Care Manager/Youth Development Specialist
Bethesda, MD
Full-time
Hybrid
Entry Level
1+ years expEveryMind is a leading mental health nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals and strengthening communities. The Care Manager / Youth Development Specialist will provide case management services and youth development activities, focusing on mental health wellness and support for high school-aged youth and their families.
Health CareMental HealthNon Profit
Responsibilities
Completes comprehensive needs and strength assessments with youth and families resulting in individualized service plans and goals and appropriate crisis intervention or support as needed
Consults and collaborates effectively with colleagues, school staff, and other County/community agencies to provide comprehensive services for clients. Offers information and referral support for community members, school staff, etc
Provides on-going social services to clients which may include securing needed resources, providing necessary referrals, and ensuring any court-ordered requirements are met. Assists with completing applications for programs and services that align with service plan goals
Maintains compliance with School and Community-Based Youth Services contract including:
Meeting productivity requirements
Maintaining minimum caseload requirements
Timely submission of data through County electronic records system
Conducts psycho-educational groups, educational workshops, and resource presentations as appropriate
Maintains accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of client records. Documents and evaluates services provided and client progress, updates service plan at regular intervals
Manages funds in assigned budget categories and utilizes assigned client needs funds to support service plan and client goal achievement
Assists with seasonal events, such as camp registration, school supply drive and holiday giving program
Provides translation and interpretation services for clients and others as time allows
Assists with orientation and training of new staff
Utilizes regular supervision with Manager to evaluate and improve the quality of case management services and ensure that services are culturally appropriate for the client
Maintains client confidentiality according to EveryMind Confidentiality Policy
Adheres to EveryMind and Youth and Family Services Division (YFS) policies established by EveryMind Board of Directors, Chief Executive Officer, Chief Program Officer, and Division Director
Consistently represents EveryMind and the SCYS program in a professional manner. Treats all students, families, community members, school personnel, partners, donors, teammates and others with respect
Recruits and retains eligible youth and families to participate in school day, after-school. and community programs
Plans and facilitates in-person activities and services when youth/adolescents are available including afternoons and evenings
Plans and facilitates one-on-one and small group activities and services designed to support mental health wellness and provide mentoring, coaching, and advocacy. Activities may include sports, outdoor recreation, gardening, community service projects, performance arts, visual arts or other youth-oriented activities
Incorporates evidence-based practices and individualizes activities to support students with a variety of physical, emotional, and social needs
Conducts regular outreach and collaborates with community partners including MCPS, DHHS, and others to identify community needs and students who would benefit from services, and to engage students and families at time of referral to services
Identifies and coordinates with other recreational and community partners for effective, relevant programming
Conducts regular assessments of students’ needs, incorporating input from key stakeholders including school administration and teachers, parents and caregivers, students, and other essential members of the school community
Implements evaluation aspects of all program components for youth and families. Analyzes outcome and process evaluations and makes service adjustments accordingly
Offers services that will promote family bonding by facilitating joint activities with other family members on a regular basis
Monitors and documents activities and participants’ progress through accurate, thorough, and timely documentation of client reports
Maintains compliance with assigned contract(s) including:
Meeting productivity requirements
Maintaining minimum caseload requirements
Timely and thorough completion of program reporting
Participates in regular supervision and ongoing professional development to evaluate and improve the quality of youth development services provided and ensure that services are culturally appropriate and equitable for clients
Qualification
Required
Strong Personal Resilience and Mental Health
Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, social services, or a related field required
A minimum of 1 year of relevant social/emotional wellness experience working with youth/adolescents and families
Strong verbal and written communication
Effective organizational, community building, and record keeping skills
Ability to effectively interact and work collaboratively in a flexible work environment with a variety of constituents including clients and family members or caretakers, interns, volunteers, paid staff, CEO, board members, and community partners
Ability to express ideas with clarity, confidence and sensitivity
Must be able to maintain confidentiality involving clients in accordance with organizational and federal guidelines
The employee must pass a criminal background check
Certain job functions may require employee to pass a child sexual abuse and other criminal activity as well as a credit check
All staff providing services to staff or clients, must be free of illegal drugs and abuse of alcohol, and must be fully able to always perform all required duties
The employee must be available to perform the duties of the job during most, but not limited to core business hours (between 9-5pm, M-F), some flexibility with schedule may be available (evening and/or weekend hours)
The employee is also required to travel to different locations. Therefore, the employee must have access to reliable transportation
Preferred
Experience providing community school or social services programming preferred
Bilingual English/Spanish strongly preferred
Benefits
Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance Options
Employer-Paid Life & Long-Term Disability Insurance
401(k) Matching Program
47+ Days of Leave (Vacation, Sick, Wellness, Holidays, Birthday & More!)
Pay Increases for Licensure Advancements
Employee Assistance Program
Referral Bonus Program
Employee Discount Program
Sensible Caseload Management
Professional Development & Growth Opportunities
Company
EveryMind.
EveryMind. is a non-profit organization for mental wellness.
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Ann Mazur
Chief Executive Officer
Recent News
2024-04-03
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