Case Manager (School Contract)

CrossWinds Counseling & Wellness•Emporia, KS

25d

About The Position

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.

Requirements

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.
Must complete Case Management Training and provide certificate within 6 months of hire.
Computer experience in Microsoft Office programs and basic computer fluency.
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.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or counseling is preferred.

Responsibilities

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.