School Based Case Manager

*JOB CHARACTERISTICS:* · Fast-paced environment · Maintaining multiple projects simultaneously · High standards, high quality work is important · Structured, organized and efficient work expected of self and others · Independent, takes initiative · Work within established standards and guidelines · Strength-based problem solving · Team roles are clearly defined · Quick decision making *JOB SUMMARY:* The duties of this job require a high degree of specialized expertise and skill in maintaining established standards of quality and accuracy.
Drive, determination and a self-disciplined approach to achieving results are necessary for successful job performance.
The job environment is structured and job expectations are clear.
While the pace of the work is faster than average, quality is never compromised.
The focus of communication and organizational relationships is based on expertise.
The work requires specialized problem solving and ingenuity while working within the school, agency, and community, and the demonstration of the values of integrity, quality and caution.
New ideas and concepts are also important and may be analyzed and assessed with the school and/or other members of the treatment team to communicate and adopt the interventions.
It is expected that coaching and training support for achieving effective interventions will be required.
The position encompasses a defined span of control and opportunity for someone who engenders trust, demonstrates initiative and assures consistent achievement of quality standards.
The work requires making decisions that support company guidelines independently and quickly.
*RESPONSIBILITIES:* Case Management o Provide outreach, assessment, and coordinated service planning o Identify resources within the agency and surrounding communities o Implement and coordinate service linkages with community resources and student’s treatment team, and school system o Prioritize needs within your caseload (scheduling appointments, closing, transferring, referring, discharges, etc.
) o Assist families with interventions to increase student’s success at school o Meet productivity requirements (providing services hours, documentation, etc.
) Maintain credentials and further develop competencies and clinical skills o Attend scheduled supervision meetings o Respond to supervisor directives and present cases for discussion o Utilize supervision when crises or issues arise o Comply with rules of supervision Conduct oneself in a professional manner o In appearance and demeanor o Promoting agency mission and values o Consistently utilizing trauma-informed practice and approaches in accordance with the Sanctuary Model o Express self in an articulate, organized, and grammatically correct fashion in both oral and written communications QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in mental health, human services, early intervention, or early childhood education or three years of experience in the mental health field Some knowledge on ACES and the impact of trauma and chronic stress on families Experience with at-risk, low-income populations Knowledge and experience with parent education Physical Demands o The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
o While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear.
The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, or crouch.
The employee must frequently lift objects up to 20 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment o Must be able to work independently o Must be available to work hours of assigned school and flexible to work evenings, as needed, to complete case-management tasks o The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A satisfactory criminal records check (BCI and FBI check) Valid driver’s license and transportation with insurance Ability to utilize computer programs such as: o Microsoft programs such as Teams, Word, Excel, PPT, etc.
o Carelogic for documentation Job Type: Full-time Benefits: * Dental insurance * Health insurance * Life insurance * Paid time off * Retirement plan Ability to Relocate: * Bowling Green, OH 43402: Relocate before starting work (Required) Work Location: In person