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State of Utah - Jobs Case Manager in SALT LAKE CITY, Utah
JJYS Case Manager
Do you love working with youth? Do you want to make a difference in their lives? If so,please apply today and join our amazing team! Not only does working for Juvenile Justice and Youth Services provide a sense of stability and teamwork,we also offer fantastic benefits,work-life balance and a career that is personally rewarding. A Case Manager in Juvenile Justice and Youth Services develops Needs Assessment Service Plans,coordinates treatment services with providers/families and makes treatment recommendations to the Courts. You will provide security,supervision and control of youth with complex behavioral problems and provide directions to ensure that adequate standards of conduct,health,safety,housekeeping and recreation are maintained. Principal Duties
- Oversees and works closely with high risk/violent youth with complex behavioral problems.
- Assesses client physical,mental,social and behavioral needs.
- Develops and implements individualized treatment plans.
- Conducts individual,family,or group therapy sessions in accordance with the established treatment plan
- Identifies and apply appropriate security,safety,and control intervention techniques.
- Provides career guidance including alternative treatments,rehabilitation equipment and its proper use,and methods to evaluate treatment effectiveness.
- Supervises youth with complex behavioral needs.
- Writes court reports,parole summaries,treatment plans and supervision standards.
- Acts as an expert witness. Gives testimony and /or recommendations in court cases and/or hearings.
- Leads or functionally supervise staff; delegate work assignments,monitor/review quality of work,schedule staff,provide technical assistance or training,provide input on performance appraisal,hiring and discipline.
- Makes decisions consistent with the principles of Applied Behavior Analysis.
- Speaks clearly,concisely and effectively. Be able to listen to (and understand) information as presented verbally. You will need to be able to read and understand information presented in writing.
- Passes the Integrated Crisis Response (ICR) intervention program within 90 days of employment (coordinated by Juvenile Justice).
The Ideal Candidate - Six years of experience working with troubled youth or -A combination of education and experience to equal six years Why You Should Join Our Team Employees within Juvenile Justice and Youth Services have an opportunity to see the impacts that their hard work and dedication does for the well-being of today's youth. It is imperative that our employees provide support and guidance to troubled youth while they are transitioning into adulthood. Together,we can help to improve the lives and welfare of troubled youth. The Agency The Department of Health and Human Services is dedicated to providing care for individuals and families in Utah. Utah Division of Juvenile Justice and Youth Services (JJYS) provides a continuum of intervention,supervision and rehabilitation programs to youth offenders while assuring public safety. For more information on Juvenile Justice and Youth Services with the Department of Health and Human Services,please click here! Supplemental Information
- High risks in this job include physical intervention with clients in order to de-escalate hostile or volatile situations.
- Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend,crouch,stoop,stretch,reach,lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
DHRM rules regarding promotions and transfers apply to current state of Utah employees.