Binghamton
Job Description WHO WE ARE : The Children's Home of Wyoming Conference partners with children, families and communities throughout New York State to inspire hope, develop skills and cultivate healthy relationships for positive futures. $58,000-62,000 Position Summary: As part of the Critical Time Transition Program (CTTP), the Case Manager provides intensive Critical Time Intervention (CTI) services for youth ages 11–17 with complex mental health needs and their families/caregivers, supporting transitions from higher levels of care to community settings. CTI is a phased, time-limited care management model emphasizing early and assertive engagement, trauma-informed practice, strengths-based approaches, resilience, psychiatric rehabilitation, positive behavioral strategies, and family/caregiver skill-building. Case Managers work across the community and a Transitional Residential Setting (homes, schools, hospitals, outpatient clinics), maintaining frequent contact with youth, families/caregivers, and involved agencies. Services prioritize in-person engagement. Case Managers actively coordinate care in the community, support skill-building, and strengthen family and youth self-advocacy while facilitating safe and effective transitions to the lowest appropriate level of care.Responsibilities: • Carry a caseload of approximately 8 youth and families, • Provide weekly, phased contacts with youth and families/caregivers, including assertive engagement, linkage to services, monitoring, and skill-building, • Develop individualized, person-centered care plans in collaboration with the Clinician., • Facilitate coordination with hospitals, community providers, state agencies, and informal support., • Support youth and families in scheduling and attending appointments; participate in warm hand-off meetings., • Assist youth and families with applications for services, • Provide crisis management, positive behavioral support, and advocacy to youth and families., • Collaborate with the Program Director and team members during weekly meetings, agency case conferences, and case reviews to ensure fidelity and continuity of care. Requirements Education: • Bachelor's degree in human services or related field required, • At least 3-5 years working with youth who have experienced mental health challenges, co-occurring disorders, and or intellectual disabilities, community-based interventions required, • Driver's License and ability to maintain insurability throughout employment requiredBenefits available to all staff:, • Student Loan and Tuition Reimbursement, • Employee Assistance Program, • Employee Discounts at the Southern Tier Community Center, • Opportunities for Professional DevelopmentFull Time Benefits:, • Agency-Paid CEUs, License Prep Course, and License Exam, • 403(b) with 6% employer contribution, • PTO plus 9 paid holidays, • Childcare Reimbursement, • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with HSA/FSA Accounts) Job Posted by ApplicantPro