Youth Assessment Center - Case Manager - Full - Time
Company: Covenant House Missouri
Location: Saint Louis
Posted on: February 13, 2026
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Job Description:
Job Description Job Description PURPOSE OF POSITION Covenant
House Missouri (CHMO) welcomes youth who are runaway, trafficked,
at-risk, or experiencing homelessness with unconditional love,
absolute respect and a place to call home. Beyond shelter and basic
needs, we deliver transformative solutions to help young people
ages 16 to 24 build productive, independent and sustainable lives.
The Case Manager is responsible for providing goal-oriented support
and individualized direct care and supervision of program youth.
This position is focused on achieving individualized goals for the
persons served by assessment, planning, advocacy, and coordination
in a manner which reflects the mission, philosophy and policies of
Covenant House Missouri. SUMMARY OF DUTIES Responsible for
establishing and maintaining good relationships with appropriate
boundaries with youth. Responsible for client intake and
administration of various assessments used to gain knowledge of and
assist in the progression of the youth. Assist in identifying
clients' needs and create individualized treatment plans that
represent the best interest of the client and ensures appropriate
goals and objectives. Initiate crisis intervention counseling to
youth and to families as needed. Collaborate with interdisciplinary
team to: Identify the best possible approach to providing services
to the youth in the Residential Programs. Integrates and
continuously supports a Trauma Informed culture thru treatment
planning and daily interactions, advocating with and on behalf of
individuals, according to their needs. Provide information on
and/or refer individuals to established and preferred public,
private community agencies for additional services. Responsible for
developing, organizing and conducting life skills and group
activities to prevent and resolve problems related to human
development and self-care. Transport and accompany youth to
appointments outside of Covenant House Missouri. Model positive
behaviors and coping skills for youth, while demonstrating a
strength-based approach to all interactions and utilizing aspects
of Trauma Informed Care and Positive Youth Development. Record and
maintain records, required paperwork, and documentation according
to agency policy & procedures. Lead, plan, and facilitate various
team and individual meetings for the purpose of sharing information
in regard to youth. Responsible for proper administration of
medication and first aid per agency policies and guidelines. Assist
in planning, scheduling, and implementation of on and off site
residential activities. Establish working relationships with fellow
team members to build trust and confidence. Constructively evaluate
current practices and procedures to ensure effectiveness in client
advancement. Actively engage with volunteers/partners assigned to
the residential programs. Participate in all required trainings and
staff meetings, completing at least 40 hours of training annually.
Act in accordance with all local, state, and federal laws, as well
as organizational protocols, policies, and procedures. Perform
other duties as assigned. WORKING RELATIONSHIPS Regular contact
with all CHMO staff, and outside agencies. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, &
ABILITIES Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Social Work,
Human Services or related field or equivalent experience required,
master's degree preferred. Applicants with an unrelated Bachelor's
or Master's degree, but possessing direct relevant experience
and/or competencies may be considered on case by case basis.
Minimum two (2) years' experience preferred. Knowledge/Skills The
ability to work cooperatively with others to achieve shared goals,
showing diplomacy and flexibility when there are conflicting
opinions supporting other people's performance to achieve the best
possible results. The ability to take control of a situation and to
lead by empowering others into an effective team, while displaying
a clear sense of direction and values. The ability to relate to,
and feel comfortable with, people at all levels and to be able to
establish and maintain good working relationships with co-workers,
supervisors, representatives of other agencies, and the general
public. The ability to verbally express ideas in a clear and
concise manner. The ability to write concisely and convey meaning
in a manner appropriate to readers. The ability to respond,
anticipate, and positively manage change, as it relates to the
youth. Flexible team player who thrives in environments requiring
ability to effectively prioritize and manage multiple concurrent
tasks. The ability to design, plan, organize, and implement tasks
within an allotted timeframe. Results driven achiever with planning
and organizational skills, along with a high degree of detail
orientation. Uses logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and
weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to
problems. Fundamental knowledge in mental health, trauma, substance
abuse, homelessness, etc. Proficient in Microsoft Office,
assessment tools, database systems, and Windows environment. WORK
ENVIRONMENT/ PHYSICAL DEMANDS Moderate concentration. Frequent
interruptions. Moderate noise level. Moderate sitting, standing and
eye strain, light walking, bending and lifting. Job Posted by
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