Case Manager

What is this job?

The Case Manager is the member of the care team responsible for initiating and maintaining effective working relationships with youth, families, placement agencies, and community resources -- prior to admission , through placement , and after discharge. The Case Manager works with the youth, family and/or placing agency to evaluate the youth’s progress toward goal attainment. The Case Manager works to promote and identify resources available for the youth and family in their home community to build natural support s that will aid in their transition from Everstand . An essential responsibility of Case Management is family engagement and identification of strengths and needs.

Why Join Everstand?

At Everstand, we believe every young person deserves safety, support, meaningful relationships, and the opportunity to thrive. We are an independent, not-for-profit organization serving more than 1,000 children annually across 12 locations in DC, MD, PA, and WV. You’ll join a team of approximately 500 professionals committed to strengthening youth, families, and communities.

What does the benefits package look like?

• Generous Paid Time Off: Accrue three (3) weeks of vacation annually, plus two floating holidays and 10 paid company holidays each year - providing 30+ days of paid time off.
• Paid Leave: Paid sick leave and bereavement leave.
• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Medical, dental, and vision insurance with eligibility beginning on your first day of employment.
• FREE Employee Health Insurance: Everstand provides employee-only medical coverage at no cost through Allied Health.
• Retirement Savings: Retirement plan with an employer match of up to 3%.
• Tuition Reimbursement: Eligible after three months of employment, with reimbursement of up to $5,000 annually for approved educational expenses.
• Additional Benefits: Access to a variety of voluntary and employer-sponsored benefit programs designed to support your financial, personal, and professional well-being.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Model and act in accordance with Everstand’s core values. Honor differences, acknowledge uniqueness, and amplify all voices.
• Complete admission service needs assessments that include participation by child/youth, parents/guardians in the identification of strengths, service needs, and discharge plan ning.
• Participate in regular internal and external meetings , c ourt appointments, school meetings, community providers’ meetings, group, individual and family meetings as scheduled.
• Participate as an active member of a care team for each youth on an assigned caseload. Understanding that the care team includes members who are employed at Everstand as well as the youth’s family, placing agency, church community, and any support that the youth and family identify.
• Locate and f ac ilitate referrals to community-based resources within the youth’s home community. Coordinate with Everstand staff members and community resources to address clients’ service needs . Ensure that the service needs are met .
• Evaluate the child’s/youth’s/family’s progress towards goal atta inment, in line with scheduled treatment planning meetings.
• Maintain effective working relationships with families, children/youth, colleagues, consultants and community agencies to include scheduling home visits, notifications of serious incidents , and follow - up on all ongoing documentation needs.
• Facilitate life skills/social skills groups on a weekly basis, ensuring that there is proper documentation for these groups.

POSITION TYPE & SCHEDULE

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are typically Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. This position does require that Case Manager work one late night each week. This late night can be either 11a-7p or 12p-8p. This position regularly requires long hours and weekend work. Eligible for fl ex schedule.

TRAVEL

Primarily local travel for community meetings, family-home therapy, hospital support, and transportation of youth. Occasional overnight, out-of-area, or out-of-state travel may be required.

REQUIRED EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s Degree with at least one- year of experience in providing direct services to children/youth and families

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in Social Work, Counseling, or a related field from an accredited college or University
• Current LSW, LPC, LCSW, LPC, LMFT, LPAT, or LSW/LCPAT

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to use electronic health records and calendars.
• Successful completion of required certifications, background checks, fingerprinting, drug screening, TB screening, and work-readiness physical.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Ability to pass CPR/First aid certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass TCI aid certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.
• Ability to pass RCYCP certification both at employee orientation and per the schedule outlined by HR thereafter.

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Salary placement within the range is based on the candidate's qualifications and years of relevant experience.

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$49,637.50 - $61,047.86 USD