Case Manager, Supervised Independent Living

Overview

At Upbring, our team is united by a shared mission: to break the cycle of child abuse and advance the wellbeing of children, families and communities, empowering them to thrive. As servant-leaders, we lead by example, working passionately to create a brighter future for those we serve. Every day, we strive to embody our core values:

• We are Warriors: Fierce, resilient, and courageous, we face challenges head-on with unwavering loyalty and passion.
• We are Servants: We dedicate ourselves to serving others, empowering those around us to thrive. 
• We are Family: We work together as a supportive, caring community, creating a sense of belonging and strength.

 

Joining Upbring means becoming part of a family of passionate individuals who are fearless in their pursuit of lasting change. Together, we are making a difference, one life at a time.

 

About Our BeReal Program

Our Supervised Independent Living program empowers young adults to write the next chapter in their lives and to ultimately achieve independence. Transitioning into adulthood brings challenges for every young person. Those challenges increase dramatically for young adults who age out of foster care with few resources and without a strong support system. Many in this position are unable to find a place to live much less a job or the educational opportunities required to embrace careers and adulthood to the best of their abilities. Upbring helps youth successfully transition from foster care to self-sufficiency and independence by providing support, education planning, and mentorship through our BeREAL programs.

 

What You'll Do

The Case Manager is responsible for providing case management services to participants to ensure they are meeting their short term and long-term transition goals with the ultimate goal of successfully graduating from the program and moving towards independent living and adulthood in accordance to Agency and licensing standards and federal, state, and local regulatory and funding requirements.

 

Our Upbring staff members are servant-leaders on the pursuit of breaking the cycle of child abuse and empowering others to do the same through example while embodying our core values: We are Warriors. We are Servants. We are Family.

Responsibilities

We Are Warriors | We Set the Standards for Child Welfare

Work Standards 

• Complete the assessment and intake process with each new participant; review program and eligibility guidelines with participants; review eligibility documentation on a weekly and/or monthly basis
• Coordinate move-in of accepted participants, including assistance with setting up utilities, ordering and purchasing necessary furniture, shopping for household items, ensuring final paperwork is complete, and ensuring participant knows residential guidelines; assist with move-in and move-out activities, as needed
• Always maintain participant confidentially; comply with HIPPA and other privacy guidelines to ensure the participant information is kept in strict confidence
• Develop comprehensive assessment tools to ensure effective completion of the assessment and intake process with each new participant
• Review program and eligibility guidelines with participants; review eligibility documentation on a weekly and/or monthly basis and establish and ensure adherence to program and eligibility guidelines with participants
• Utilize techniques and best practices for identifying housing for participants within the service area
• Initiate partnerships and working relationships with housing providers, community leaders, government agencies, and others that may assist in the creation or placement of housing for participants
• Work closely with the Regional Director to provide leadership for the program and interdisciplinary teams to develop a transition plan for participants.
• Review transition plans on a monthly or as needed basis and recommend solutions to the Regional Director according to changes in circumstances and transitional goals
• Provide leadership and coaching for developing young adults regarding independence and life skills, including, but not limited to using public transportation, creating budget/spending plans, time management skills, cooking, cleaning, conflict management, and social skills
• Assist participants with class registration, finding employment and training, completing community service hours, and providing transportation to and from appointments; provide leadership support and weekly or bi-weekly supervision with direct care staff and complete supervision notes and plans
• Provide crisis intervention and de-escalation when needed