Community Placement Case Manager- $3,000 Hiring Bonus

LUK Inc.

Fitchburg, MA 01420, USA

Published: 6/14/2022

Full Time

Job Description

The Community Placement Case Manager helps children and youth resolve behavioral, mental, and emotional issues. This often involves helping them deal with trauma and feelings of abandonment. Case Managers meet with youth and foster families on a regular basis. This position will identify the needs of children and youth in LUK foster homes and connect them to community resources to meet those needs. This position will gather information via screenings, assessments, and consultation with collateral sources. With the youth, the Case Manager will develop goals for an Individualized Action Plan. Ratings on progress toward these goals as well as discharge planning and implementation are expected. The Case Manager will work with other members of the youth and foster family’s team to ensure children and youth in foster care receive the support needed to thrive.

The qualified candidate will have a Bachelor’s or higher degree in Human Services, Counseling, Social Work or closely related field. Excellent communication and computer skills required. Credentials as a Licensed Social Work Associate (LSWA), Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW), or Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Social Work preferred.

This is a fulltime position located in North Central Massachusetts and will include community-based travel and implementation. You must have reliable and safe transportation. Work schedule must accommodate the needs of the youth/foster family. Bilingual/Bicultural candidates are encouraged to apply.

Company DescriptionLUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness.

Company Description

LUK is a not-for-profit social service agency located in central Massachusetts dedicated to improving the lives of youth and their families. We offer a full spectrum of programs addressing mental and behavioral health, trauma, addiction and substance abuse prevention, and homelessness.