Case Manager (School Contract) at CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness

Emporia, Kansas, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

20 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Student Advocacy, Social Adjustment, Emotional Needs Assessment, Collaboration, Communication, Student Improvement Team Facilitation, Attendance Problem Solving, Intervention Planning, Section 504 Plans, Mental Health Referrals, Liaison, Record Keeping, Case Management, Interpersonal Skills, Microsoft Office

Industry

Mental Health Care

Description

Description Case Manager (School Contract) Position Type Full Time Travel Travel within service area is required. Work Hours Monday – Friday, hours vary based on school needs and summer responsibilities Positions Supervised None Summary The school contract Case Manager position serves as a school liaison, assisting students in attaining a level of personal and social adjustment that facilitates achievement of their academic goals. This position works closely with school staff and administration, families, and community agencies to provide a successful educational experience for each student. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Serves as a student advocate and responds to their social and emotional needs. Assists in determining and eliminating obstacles to student learning by providing insight into the social, emotional, physical, and educational status of students and families. Assists in establishing a positive learning environment. Consults and effectively communicates with parents, teachers, administrators, and supporting agencies concerning the needs and progress of students. Collaborates with colleagues to improve the quality of learning in school. Assists in facilitating the Student Improvement Team process as assigned. Helps to address student attendance problems through collaboration efforts. Leads collaborative teams in discussing student strengths, needs, services, and supports. Assists with the development of student intervention plans and Section 504 Plans regarding mental health support. Identifies appropriate mental health referrals for the team to engage. Acts as a liaison between the school district and CrossWinds and serves as the point person for communication between the two groups. Helps CrossWinds staff understand and negotiate the school district system and procedures. Triages prospective referrals and works with CrossWinds staff to decide how to prioritize interventions for identified students. Helps school personnel understand the role of CrossWinds staff in this project. Facilitates connections between identified students’ families and CrossWinds staff. Gathers outcomes to monitor the effectiveness of the program. Follows up with child welfare contacts if a child has moved schools, to get educational history. Is an active part of the school intervention team and relays information back to CrossWinds staff. Maintains accurate and complete records of all client services, as defined by state licensing agencies, funding agencies, and CrossWinds standards and requirements. Submits progress notes, treatment plans, client status reports, timecards, and all work-related paperwork in a timely manner and in acceptable format as determined by agency requirements. Work Environment This job operates in a community setting, as well as in a professional office setting. This position primarily works with clients out in the community and within the agency’s residential facilities. This role uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, and filing cabinets. Physical Requirements 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. This list is not exhaustive and may be supplemented as necessary. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; handle objects; grasp and reach for items with hands and arms; manipulate hands and fingers; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, or crouch; and talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds. The employee is required to become certified in Managing Aggressive Behaviors (MAB), which includes training in proper restraint/physical intervention techniques to be utilized as a last resort. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Language skills are required, including the ability to read, write, comprehend, and speak the English language. This position also requires the ability to interpret written materials, write reports and business correspondence, and effectively present and respond to questions. Important Information This job description has been examined for compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The agency has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is intended to provide guidelines for job expectations and the employee’s ability to perform the position described. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned by supervisors as deemed appropriate. This document does not represent a contract of employment, and the agency reserves the right to change this job description and/or assign tasks for the employee to perform, as the agency may deem appropriate. Requirements Skills & Abilities Education & Experience Associate’s degree plus two years’ experience in the health and human services field OR four years’ experience in the health and human services field is required. Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling is preferred. Certifications & Licenses Must complete Case Management Training and provide certificate within 6 months of hire. Computer Skills Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency. Additional Qualifications Ability to work with persons with severe and persistent mental illness; ability to work independently and as a member of a therapeutic team; possess demonstrated interpersonal skills and ability to react effectively in a variety of human service situations.

Responsibilities

The Case Manager acts as a school liaison, assisting students with social and emotional adjustment to facilitate academic goals by working closely with school staff, families, and community agencies. Essential functions include serving as a student advocate, determining obstacles to learning, consulting with stakeholders, and facilitating intervention processes like Student Improvement Teams and Section 504 Plans.