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Job Title: Youth Re-entry Case Manager
Department: Community Programs
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt 
Reports To: CCBHC Program Manager
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Please note that there will be times when the hours will differ due to coordination with justice involved partners (ex:Juvenile Hall)

Location: Redding 

Position Summary:

The Youth Reentry Case Manager provides intensive, wrap-around case management services to justice-involved youth. This role supports youth both in placement and in the community by completing comprehensive assessments, developing individualized reentry plans, facilitating skill-building, and coordinating access to critical services such as housing, employment, education, and behavioral health care. The Case Manager works collaboratively with youth, families, Hill Country treatment teams, and justice-involved partners to promote successful transition planning and long-term stability. This position will serve the Redding Area.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities:

• Provide in-depth, wrap-around case management services to a caseload of youth in placement and in the community.
• Conduct assessments, develop individualized reentry plans, and provide ongoing case management at intake and at regular intervals.
• Provide frequent follow-up and support through phone, office visits, and outreach in home, school, and community settings.
• Coordinate services across multiple systems and link youth to job training programs, housing resources, employment opportunities, social services, SUD treatment, and mental health supports. Assist youth in accessing resources by transporting or accompanying them to off-site programs, job sites, or provider appointments. Reacts well under pressure, Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position.
• Facilitate groups as needed.
• Assist youth with building skills to manage daily stressors, improve impulse control, and reduce negative or harmful behaviors.
• Collaboration & Communication: Work closely with justice-involved agencies, Hill Country treatment teams, families, and community partners to support each youth’s reentry plan.
• Documentation & Reporting: Assess and document client progress at regular intervals.
• Maintain accurate case notes, update the agency database, and maintain consistent communication with program manager and Hill Country Team regarding youth progress.

 Qualifications/Education Requirements: 

• Significant knowledge and experience working with justice-involved youth and an understanding of the social forces, systems, and community resources impacting them

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in human services, social work, psychology, criminal justice, or a related field preferred.

• Experience in motivational interviewing, strengths-based case management, or trauma-informed care preferred.

• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in both on-site and remote settings.

• Strong work ethic, positive attitude, and a sense of humor.

• Background checks and required clearances must be completed prior to employment.

Certificates & Licenses

CPR certification Adult Youth Infant

Must have a current and clean California Driver’s License, must be an experienced driver and comfortable transporting youth.

Language Ability:

Excellent communication skills required.

Ability to communicate effectively one-on-one and in group settings.

• Ability to read, write, analyze, and interpret complex documents.
• Ability to respond effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
• Strong active listening skills and the ability to convey information clearly.

Math Ability:

Intermediate math skills required to assist youth with budgeting and financial planning.

Must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide accurately.

Reasoning Ability

High-level critical thinking and reasoning skills required.

Ability to assess mental status, identify risks, and determine the need for emergency interventions.

Ability to define problems, gather relevant information, evaluate options, and draw valid conclusions.

Computer Skills:

Proficiency with Windows operating systems, Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)

Ability to use electronic health records and telecommunication tools such as Zoom, Teams, or Skype.

Equipment Skills:

Proficient with standard office equipment including computers, copiers, fax machines, printers, and multi-line telephone systems.

Work Environment:

The work environment includes indoor office settings, health clinic locations, vehicles, partner agencies, schools, homes of clients, and occasional outdoor or evening activities.

Noise levels are generally moderate and typical of office and clinic environments.

Physical Demands:

Regularly required to sit, talk, hear, write, and use hands to handle or feel objects.

Frequently required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

Occasionally required to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

Must be able to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds regularly and up to 25 pounds occasionally with assistance.

Must have adequate vision including close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.