WA County Diversion Case Manager Share:

Responsibilities

Essential Duties

1. Provides short-term case management, assertive engagement, trauma-informed care, and crisis intervention to a caseload of youth.

2. Assesses and implements strength-based individual success plans built on culturally specific and evidenced-based practices to help participants develop and reach goals.

3. Works collaboratively with other professionals in the field including schools, community-based organizations, Mental Health/ Alcohol and Drug organizations, Child Welfare, Washington County Juvenile Department, Washington County Health, Housing and Human Services, and the Oregon Youth Authority

  Job Duties

- Participate in the Steering Committee that meets quarterly, made up of justice system partners, school representatives, law enforcement personnel, juvenile justice representatives and other community partners working with youth, to collectively provide support and thinking on program development and delivery.

 - Meet regularly with Juvenile Department liaisons that support the referral process, program development, are available for case staffing and decision making as needed regarding youth program success, case closure or referral back to the Juvenile Department and file expunction.

 - Complete and deliver to the Juvenile Department the paperwork and forms identified to support communication and appropriate release of information, youth engagement and completion of the program and any other identified documentation needed.

 - Work with the Juvenile Department Research and Evaluation Analyst to set up a data collection and evaluation plan for the program to track program performance and youth outcomes.

 - Provide culturally responsive services.

 - Maintains punctual, regular and predictable attendance.

 - Works collaboratively in a team environment with a spirit of cooperation.

 - Respectfully takes direction from manager.

- Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Qualifications

Ability to perform essential job duties with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a direct threat to safety or health of employee or others. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential duties

Experience/Education Requirements:
Bachelor-s degree with two or more years- of demonstrated case management experience. Possesses strong cultural competency and an understanding of social service practices and experience working with families from diverse backgrounds. Experience with crisis intervention, community networking and resource development.

Certificates, Licenses and/or Registrations

This position does not require any certificates, licenses, or registrations.

POIC + RAHS is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any employee or applicant on the basis of age, color, disability, gender, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any classification protected by federal, state, or local law.

--To be considered for this opportunity, please submit a Resume and a Personal Statement that includes: a) why you are interested in working for POIC + RAHS, b) how your skills and experience relate to this position, and c) what you can contribute to our organization and the youth we serve. Please send your Personal Statement and Resume to jobs@portlandoic.org with the job title in the subject line.