Community Liaison
Louisville, KY
Full Time
Entry Level
Since 1948, Boys & Girls Haven has transformed the lives, hearts and minds of Kentucky’s most vulnerable youth and their families. Through a comprehensive continuum of care ranging from residential and in-home foster care, independent living programs, career and life skills training, and preventative community-based services, Boys & Girls Haven works to reduce disruption in children’s lives, to help heal the effects of abuse and neglect, and to promote well-being among families.
| Core Schedule: | Monday-Friday 9-5:30pm with flexibility for evenings if needed |
Role Summary:
This position will be responsible for the administrative and ILS aspects of Pre-Il. This position will also be responsible for the case management aspects of IL clients that have transitioned over to IL (see above). This includes but is not limited to client’s medical, transportation, employment/school related, community resource needs. This will help the flow and ease of transition from Pre-Il to Il and increase success towards becoming truly independent.
- Duties
- Help clients enroll in school and vocational training and trades
- Ensure clients have support and keep open line of communication with school, vocational training, and trades programs personnel
- Research, connect and provide access to community resources including but not limited to SNAP benefits and applications, food banks, IDs, TARC trainings, and volunteer opportunities
- Provide CSA sessions
- Assist with Pre-IL Intake and Discharge process and client needs
- Schedule and take notes in Pre-Il treatment teams
- Pre-Il Client connections- holiday parties, birthdays, donations etc.
- Case Manager Il Clients at Terril
- Assist in apartment turnover to prep for new Il clients
- Schedule and take notes in Il treatment teams when needed
- Transport Il clients to medical, dental, vision, employment and school related appointments, advocate on client’s behalf when necessary
Qualifications:
- Education: Bachelor’s degree in human service related field
- Licensure: Target Case Manger, TCM
- Experience: Experience in working with children, particularly those in foster care or residential settings, is highly preferred. Familiarity with trauma-informed care, child development, and mental health concerns in youth is a plus.
- Skills:
- Ability to develop individualized treatment plans for children with diverse needs.
- Experience in behavior management and therapeutic interventions.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills to work with multidisciplinary teams and caregivers.
- Knowledge of strategies for supporting children with disabilities, trauma, or behavioral health challenges.
- Ability to work independently and manage a caseload.
- The role involves working directly with children and adolescents in a residential setting, both individually and in group formats.
- Regular interaction with foster parents and caregivers to provide guidance and support.
- Flexibility in working hours, including occasional evening or weekend shifts, may be required depending on the needs of the children.
- Travel between residential locations and community resources may be required.
The role may require physical activity such as assisting with movement, demonstrating tasks, or providing hands-on interventions. Must be able to maintain professional boundaries and support children in a therapeutic manner.
Equal Opportunity Employer:
Boys & Girls Haven is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive and diverse work environment. We do not discriminate based on race, gender, disability, age, or 0ther protected statuses.
General Acknowledgment:
The employee is expected to adhere to and to act as a role model in the adherence to all BGH policies, procedures and performance expectations.
Employment at BGH is for no definite term and considered at-will, meaning that either the company or the employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice. This job description does not in any way constitute or imply a contract of employment.
Boys & Girls Haven offers a competitive compensation package and a full range of benefits, including:
Affordable health, dental, life, insurance- 401(k) company match at 50% up to 6%
- Paid Time Off policy, including 24 days off per year (including holidays)
Boys & Girls Haven is a Drug-Free Workplace and will conduct pre-employment drug testing as well as testing for cause or suspicion.
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