Licensed Clinical Foster Youth Mentoring Case Manger

BENEFITS AND SALARYThe salary is $25,000/year for 20 hours/weekAt Bellefaire, we prioritize our employees and their wellbeing. We provide competitive benefit options to our employees and their families, including domestic partners and pets. 

Our offerings include:

• Comprehensive health and Rx plans, including a zero-cost option.
• Wellness program including free preventative care
• Generous paid time off and holidays
• 100% paid parental leave for childbirth, adoption, and foster care
• 50% tuition reduction at Case Western Reserve University for the MNO and MSW programs
• Defined benefit pension plan
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Pet insurance
• Employer paid life insurance and long-term disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Support for continuing education and credential renewal
• Ancillary benefits including: dental, vision, voluntary life, short term disability, hospital indemnity, accident, critical illness
• Flexible Spending Account for Health and Dependent Care

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Education: Minimum Master’s Degree in Social Work or related field.
• Licensure: Valid Ohio LSW or LPC required.
• Experience working with children, adolescents and their families, experience with the foster care system a plus.
• Sensitivity in relating to persons of varying backgrounds and demonstrate ability to work with diverse groups of people possessing various strengths, aptitudes and abilities.
• Ability to perform job responsibilities with a high degree of initiative and independent judgment.
• Demonstrated oral and written communication skills and effective interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in using Agency computer systems and software as required to perform essential job functions.
• Practical and creative problem solving skills.

AGENCY SUMMARY:Bellefaire JCB is among the nation’s largest, most experienced child service agencies providing a variety of behavioral health, substance abuse, education and prevention, and autism services. Through more than 25 programs, we help more than 30,000 youth and their families each year achieve resiliency, dignity and self-sufficiency. Check out “Bellefaire JCB: Join Our Team” on Vimeo!JOB SUMMARY:We are hiring a part-time Case Manager who will be responsible for supporting Bellefaire JCB’s Foster Youth Mentoring Program. This employee will be responsible for maintaining contact with their caseload and providing support on a monthly basis. This is a nontraditional part-time (20 hours/ week) position, as working some weekends/ evenings will be expected to maintain contact with mentorship matches.The Foster Youth Mentoring Program is a grant-funded, community-based program that follows all the same standards and practices as Big Brothers Big Sisters of America.  The program serves youth ages 10-21 that are in permanent custody of Cuyahoga County and has the capacity for up to 45 matches at a time.       ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Providing supportive supervision to mentors, mentees, guardians and contract agency, as appropriate, to help maintain the integrity of mentoring matches through the entire match life cycle (interview, training, introduction, supervision, assessment and closure).
• Remain in compliance with mentoring program standards, including specified documents, policies, practices, procedures and materials.
• Responsible for all administrative aspects which enable the job to be carried out including, but not limited to, record keeping, supervision, attending staff meetings, monthly group and individual meetings with mentors, and other meetings and functions of agency, staffing of volunteer committee, attendance at agency events and outings.
• Serving as a resource person and advocate to Bellefaire JCB and other appropriate community services.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of the clinical record through the timely completion of assigned documentation in accordance with applicable licensing and accreditation regulations and program standards.

Bellefaire JCB is an equal opportunity employer, and hires its employees without consideration to race, religion, creed, color, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, marital status, veteran status or disability or any other status protected by federal, state or local law.

Bellefaire JCB is a partner agency of the Wingspan Care Group, a non-profit administrative service organization providing a united, community-based network of services so member agencies can focus on mission-related goals and operate in a more cost-effective and efficient manner.

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