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Case Manager

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Orleans Parish Juvenile Court

Case Manager

Contract Position

 

To perform this position successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed in this document are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required.

DUTIES:

The Case Manager will provide assessments, case management, and crisis intervention for court-involved youth and their family members.

  • Conduct biopsychosocial/ needs assessments and assessments for human trafficking, trauma, and substance abuse.
  • Provide extensive case management, crisis intervention, and referrals to youth who are identified as victims of human trafficking and other forms of child abuse and trauma.
  • Coordinate a tiered screening process, designed to identify youth victims at all points of system interaction.
  • Coordinate a tiered screening process to identify youth, at all points of system interaction who have experienced, human trafficking and child abuse.
  • Review all tier 1 screens (all youth receive a tier 1 screen when they come through OPJC intake center) and provide an in-depth tier 2 assessment to youth when risk for human trafficking or child abuse is identified (tier 2 screenings result in safety planning and crisis intervention when necessary and case management and referral to service).
  • Provide support to the trust-based relational intervention (TBRI) practitioner in the sensory calming studio.
  • Work with youth in the calming studio to develop coping skills, practice self-regulatory techniques, and reduce fear and anxiety around coming to court.
  • Complete quarterly grant reports, recruit and maintain logs for volunteer and intern time.
  • Provide training to OPJC and community partners on human trafficking and mandatory reporting of child abuse and neglect.
  • Perform other tasks as needed.


JOB REQUIREMENTS AND DIFFICULTY OF WORK:

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Master’s degree in related field (counseling, sociology, interdisciplinary studies, child development). With experience working with youth who have experienced trauma or abuse and their caregivers.
  • Must have experience working with child and adolescent victims of human trafficking and child abuse and have a strong understanding of the intersection between abuse and juvenile justice involvement.
  • Must be able to function in a high-stress environment with families from diverse backgrounds and experiences. Must be patient, compassionate, and passionate about working with children who have experienced trauma. Must have self-care plan in place. Must be able to pass a background check and pre-employment drug screen.
  • Strong understanding of child welfare and juvenile justice systems. Awareness of local community resources to serve youth victims of crime and non-offending family members.

RESPONSIBILITY:

  • Incumbent performs duties according to a flexible, customary routine with priorities determined by the Judge, Judicial Administrator, TBRI Practitioner, needs of the court and the public.

 

Mail resume, cover letter, at least three professional references and salary requirements to:

Orleans Parish Juvenile Court
1100-B Milton Street
New Orleans, Louisiana  70122
 

Fax: (504) 658-9556

E-mail resumes

Resumes must be either .doc or .pdf. 
No phone calls will be accepted.