JOB TITLE: Case Manager, School-Based Services
WORKSITE LOCATION: VISD school campus and Gulf Bend Regional Plaza, 6502 Nursery Drive, Suite 100, Victoria TX 77904
STARTING PAY: $18.47/HR EEOC CODE: Professional FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt
SHIFT: Fulltime; Monday through Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm on location during school session; Monday through Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm in office summer and holidays
JOB PURPOSE:
Provides services to children/adolescents with identified needs as part of early intervention support toward developing the whole child; case management, skills training, and medication training to children/adolescents with a serious emotional disturbance; and provides services to the primary caregiver or LAR. Based on a school campus and integrated with school personnel and provides services in the school setting and/or community to increase accessibility and engagement to necessary services in rural communities. Collaborates and partners with School Counselor. Social Emotional Behavior Support Specialist (SEBS), and Administrators at the school.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Required: A bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with a major in social, behavioral or human services or is a registered nurse. (Social, behavioral, and human services are psychology; social work; medicine; nursing; rehabilitation; counseling; sociology; human development; physician's assistant; gerontology; education psychology; special education; early childhood intervention; or early childhood education.)
Preferred: At least six months experience in providing mental health services to adults, children and adolescents.
DEGREE AND/OR CERTIFICATION REQUIRED:
BA/BS in field specified above or licensed as a Registered Nurse in the State of Texas.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS and DUTIES:
1. Collaborates with Center staff, school campus personnel, and school district personnel to accomplish the efficient operation of the program by assisting team members, as necessary, to meet client consumer needs, MOU, and contract requirements.
2. Provides School Based Case Management services according to Center Policy and Contract requirements
3. Provides Crisis Intervention services according to HHSC Contract and Center Policy.
4. Provides case management, skills training, and medication training in accordance with Medicaid Rule, HHSC Contract, and UM Guidelines
5. Completes CANS assessment in accordance with Center policy and HHSC Contract.
6. Formulates a plan of care to identify the appropriate skill areas, frequency and duration of services to be provided in conjunction with the consumer/families and based upon the CANS.
7. Provides ninety-five percent (95%) of services in the consumers' natural environment (including at home, school, and community).
8. Meets productivity standard.
9. Participates in all required meetings and supervisions as a means of enhancing professional growth, reviewing and processing the provision of case management services, and appropriately addressing concerns and other requests as needed.
10. Submits all documentation including forms, services, disclosures, and telephone contacts etc within two (2) business days.
11. Tracks and manages caseload to avoid expiration of Consumer's required documents and forms to avoid lapse in services.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST:
Abilities required to perform the essential and marginal tasks of this job: Walking, Operating office equipment, Standing, Operating motor vehicle, Light lifting (under 15 lbs), Sitting, Ability to see, Identify colors, Light carrying (under 15 lbs), Hearing (with aid), Ability to write, Climbing stairs, Ability to count, Ability to read, Simple grasping, Ability to tell time.
Work site and environmental conditions that apply to this job: Travel by car 50% of time, Outside, Inside, Excessive heat, Excessive humidity, Slippery/uneven walking surfaces, Working closely with others, Working alone.
CRED/PRIV REQUIRED: Yes DRIVING REQUIRED: Yes
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, and COMPETENCY:
1. Program specific: Responsible for completing assessments, recovery planning, effective coordination of appropriate community services, and crisis intervention. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of people. Ability to conduct oneself professionally in multiple settings and situations. Knowledge of child development and mental health. Ability to engage children and families in treatment.
2. Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills to communicate clearly and effectively with strong organizational skills and the ability to interface effectively with all levels of the organization.
3. Task management: Ability to perform tasks effectively and efficiently and to handle multiple priorities in a confidential environment. Must have strong attention to detail. Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision. Ability to plan and schedule work and implement directives without constant supervision. Must have good organizational skills to achieve multiple deadlines.
4. Confidentiality: Ability to maintain a strict standard of confidentiality in handling sensitive information, reports, and correspondence.
5. Conflict resolution: Ability to solve problems and resolve issues.
6. Interpersonal skills: Interacts with employees' contractors, customers, community, family members, referral sources, governmental sponsoring and funding entities, program auditors, advocacy groups, and the media. Ability to work collaboratively with a team of staff to accomplish the efficient operation of the program by assisting coworkers, as necessary, to meet client needs and contract requirements with no verified complaints. Ability to work cooperatively and productively with supervisors, individuals, co-workers, and groups of people at all levels of activity, contributing to a strong spirit of teamwork. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, other agencies and the public using tact, courtesy, and good judgment.
7. Code of Conduct, CORE Values: Work behavior must be compatible with Center's Core Values, Culture, Mission and Vision statements, and Policies and Procedures contributing to an environment of problem solving, building trust, conflict resolution, and customer service. Adheres to the professional, ethical and legal requirements set forth in the Center's business Code of Conduct as well as the Corporate Compliance Plan.
8. Customer service: Demonstrates appropriate responsiveness to internal/external customer needs.
9. Dress code: Adherence to Center Dress Code to present a professional appearance and conduct when representing the Center.
10. Fleet: Completes fleet checklist as required. Report all fleet problems directly to the Program Director within 24 hours of identifying problem. Uses GeoTab key fob in fleet vehicles and maintains road safety compliance.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS OR CONDITIONS:
1. Current State of Texas Driver License or if you live in another state, must be currently licensed in that state. Liability insurance required.
2. Must be insurable by Center's liability carrier if employee operates a Center vehicle or drives personal car on Center business. Safe driving record as defined by Gulf Bend Center.
3. Must have computer experience to include Microsoft Word, Excel (beginner to intermediate level), Outlook, Teams, and Zoom. Ability to type 40 wpm. Ability to operate office equipment (copy machine, fax).
4. Must complete all training requirements prior to the due date. Attend required training and team meetings. Relias training and any other training required for the role is 100% compliant.
5. Must maintain regular attendance and reliability which is critical to business operations. This is a fulltime position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:30am-4:30pm or agreed upon hours 100% of the time, to ensure consistency and completeness of program's processes.
AAP/EEO Statement
Gulf Bend Center provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identify or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.
Other Duties
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