Case Managers

The Kaplan House (Manhattan) provides therapeutic and support services to adolescent’s ages 17-21 who are referred to us through ACS and the Juvenile Justice system. Our residents have experienced significant trauma, resulting in behavioral, emotional, and functional/development issues. Kaplan House offers an extensive independent living skills program, including vocational preparation, and educational services that assist youth towards reaching independence. Position Overview The Case Planner is the most senior level of direct care staff working with clients of the Jewish Board’s children’s community residences residential programs. The Case Planner provides support and counseling with goals of stabilization, incorporation of independent living skills, and successful discharge to the community. Key Essential Functions Client Engagement: Carries a caseload of residents and provides services to those residents within the scope of program regulations and agency mission. Evaluates and assesses independent living skills and supports clients in meeting individual goals. Advocates on behalf of residents with other services providers. Links residents to community-based treatment and collaborates with other services providers when coordinating services. Practices person-centered and collaborative service planning with clients, also ensuring service plans are completed and signed by residents according to regulatory guidelines and standards. Interprets and explains agency policies and procedures to residents. Supports residents toward the goal of medication management independence, including appropriate person-centered interventions. Accompanies residents to appointments as needed. Team Process: Participates in intake, assessment, discharge, and follow-up conferences. Participates in regular staff meetings and trainings. May be asked to travel to offsite meetings and trainings. Participates in planning and execution of special and holiday events. Documentation: Files incident reports as appropriate. Completes regular and timely documentation of all resident interactions, including progress and informational notes and assessments. Ensures progress notes meet monthly billing documentation requirements, if applicable. Core Competencies Strong verbal and written communication skills Ability to work independently as well as with a team Educational / Training Required A bachelor’s degree is required, Master’s degree in Human Services or related field preferred Additional Qualifications Needed Willingness to work with adolescents/young adults living with the impact of trauma and experience mental health challenges. Compassion and respect for vulnerable individuals. Patience and understanding for the sometimes-slow process of stabilization and recovery. Computer Skills Required Familiarity with working in Windows environment. Ability and willingness to learn new systems and application software. Familiarity with Connections (ACS record), preferred. Familiarity with telehealth. Work Environment / Physical Effort Travel in the community with residents. Willingness to travel between locations. Walk up and down stairs Be able lift at least 5 pounds Visual and Manual Dexterity Limited applications of manual dexterity and hand-eye coordination. Benefits Generous paid time off in addition to paid agency holidays and 15 sick days Affordable and high-quality medical/dental/vision plans Tuition assistance and educational loan forgiveness Free continuing education opportunities 403(b) retirement benefits and a pension Flexible spending accounts for health and transportation 24/7 Accessible Employee Assistance Program Life and disability insurance Diversity, equity, and inclusion working groups that are available for you to join, including Confronting Structural Racism (COR), Coalition Against Anti-Semitism (CAAS), and the LGBTQ Steering Committee Equal Opportunity Statement We are an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr