Case Manager/Assistant Youth Coordinator

Case Manager/Assistant Youth Coordinator

Chagrin Falls Park Community Center

Full-Time

$17/hour

Schedule

Full Time (determined on a case-by-case basis)

General Statement Of Duties

Provides case management to individuals/families and provides support, advocacy, development and adjustment services for participating youth.

Essential Responsibilities

• Implements or coordinates supportive services that foster social, emotional and educational growth.
• Conducts assessments and provides age-appropriate case management.
• Provides referrals and assists families in their interactions with schools, health care providers, and social services as needed.
• Reports outcome measures and demographics as required.
• Maintains confidential client records including up to date data entry as required by the funder.
• Maintains relationships with community social agencies to capitalize on resources on behalf of the Center and clients in need of assistance.
• Provides a supportive, trauma-informed environment to families.
• Recruits and trains volunteer tutors during school year for grades K-3 and manages classroom behaviors.
• Pairs students and tutors for optimal learning.
• Communicates with Kenston School District's administration and teachers concerning student progress.
• Organizes and maintains library.
• Participates in team planning and program goal achievements.
• Uses Microsoft office functions, e-mail, calendar and other data methods needed for documentation.
• Attends meetings and trainings as assigned.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Completes other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Candidate must have knowledge and ability to establish client relationship with professional boundaries.
• Willingness to learn client centered model and conflict resolution; ability to manage crisis situations.
• Ability and understanding of case management record keeping, ability to communicate with clients and build trust, strong overall communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to model open communication, fair and equitable treatment and conflict management skills.
• Knowledge and ability to use Microsoft office suite for recording information.
• Mandatory CPR and First Aid Certifications.
• Valid Ohio Driver's License and ability to meet agency requirements for driving insurability.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).

Minimum Educational/Licensure Requirements

Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, Human Services or related degree preferred. High school diploma/GED required.

Minimum Experience Requirements

Experience working with populations that are low income and work with children in educational setting preferred.