YPS Case Manager

Job Type

Full-time

Description

Job Title: Young Parent Program (YPS) Case Manager

Program: Young Parent Program (YPS)

Reports To: Young Parents Programs Director

Status: Full-Time (40 hours/week) HYBRID in-person/remote work schedule

FLSA Category: Non-Exempt

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Family Services of the Merrimack Valley is seeking a full time (40 hours/week) Case Manager for its Young Parent Support Program. YPS is a community based program which will meet the various needs of pregnant and parenting young adults up to age 23 and their children. This program will promote improved outcomes for those who become young parents and mitigate the adverse consequences of early childbearing. Services provided through the Young Parent Support (YPS) programs will assist young parents in obtaining the necessary skills and knowledge to be competent parents, live independently, lead productive lives, and ensure the healthy growth and development of their children.

DUTIES INCLUDE

• Provide case management services to up to 15 pregnant and parenting young people.
• Provide regular visits to all clients in their home or other convenient location.
• Facilitate service provision and follow up for all core services and supportive services, including: outreach, home visits, case management, individual coaching, parent education and coordination of transportation and flex funding.
• Follow up referrals with home visits, office visits and phone calls weekly, bi-weekly and as needed to ensure compliance.
• Conduct a thorough strength-based assessment that results in the creation of individualized service plan goals for each family.
• Work with participants on building self-sufficiency and teaching participants how to navigate systems of care themselves.
• Develop a positive relationship with each participant that allows for supportive counseling around minor issues.
• Utilizing a motivational interviewing approach, identify and coordinate services that will most benefit and support the family, including, but not limited to housing, family planning, healthcare, nutrition, job training and education.
• Communicate and coordinate with all partner organizations, such as the schools, DCF, mental health care providers, DTA, health care centers, WIC Programs, Family Resource Center, and housing agencies.
• Conduct individual and group parenting and life skills education activities, including the provision of evidence-based curricula.
• Facilitate support services that facilitate access to services to families, including transportation and flex funds.
• Collect and store output and outcome data as requested by the DCF.
• Support Agency Development Staff with grant writing and fundraising efforts as needed.

Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Have completed the requirements for an associate's degree in a human service field of study or at a minimum a High School Diploma or GED with adequate professional or lived experience working with pregnant and parenting young parents.
• Ability to complete a psycho-social history with a family, develop individualized service plan, and monitor and support implementation of those plans.
• Experience working with youth and young parents who may be experiencing domestic violence, substance abuse, housing instability, adverse health conditions, and those children may be vulnerable to abuse and/or neglect.
• Have effective communication skills, organizational skills and the ability to perform multiple tasks.
• Bilingual in English/Spanish.
• Access to reliable transportation for home visiting purposes and must have acceptable MVR, and appropriate insurance coverage.?

Desired Qualifications:

• Capable of working independently, or within a team structure.
• Experience and competency working with diverse families and cultures.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Computer literate with the ability to learn new software applications.
• Preferably knowledgeable about Lawrence community.

ABOUT FAMILY SERVICES OF THE MERRIMACK VALLEY

Family Services is a non-profit, social service organization located in Lawrence, MA. The organization helps more than 3,000 people in the Merrimack Valley each year through 20+ programs focused on youth development, parent education and emotional health. All of its services are infused with a sense of hope and possibility and enable individuals to thrive in their family, community, workplace and school. For more information, please visit www.FSMV.org. FSMV is an equal opportunity employer.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

• This is a 40 hour per week, non-exempt benefited position with a pay range of $20-$22 per hour, commensurate upon experience.
• Benefits include competitive health and dental insurances as well as fully paid life and long-term disability insurances along with training and professional development opportunities.
• A generous time off policy for employees working 30 hours or more per week including 4 weeks of paid Earned Time Off as well as 13 paid holidays per year
• An opportunity to work with and learn from a team of dedicated, passionate individuals in a diverse environment that serves children, youth and adults.

Salary Description

$20-$22 per hour

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