Caseworker I - Case Management

CONCHO VALLEY CENTER FOR HUMAN ADVANCEMENT•San Angelo, TX

10d•$3,155 - $3,155•Onsite

About The Position

The employee provides Caseworker I - Case Management functions as outlined by the Texas Administrative Code following Resiliency and Disease Management Principles. This includes assessment, treatment planning, monitoring of services, crisis services and the provision of skills training as assigned and specified. Caseworker I - Case Management should develop and maintain referral resources for service provision allowing for consumer choice, where available, of providers. This employee works to ensure the best value of resource allocation and quality of service provision within a recovery-based framework. Caseworker I - Case Management observe individuals in a variety of situations for background information, monitoring of progress and treatment services. Assist individuals and families to access medical, social, educational and other appropriate services that will help the child achieve a quality of life and level of care acceptable to the family. Provide Crisis prevention and management services to include location and coordinating services and supports to prevent or manage a crisis. A Case Manager acts as a dedicated advocate and guide for families. They streamline the administrative and paperwork processes necessary to access essential services. Additionally, they partner closely with clients to evaluate needs, build customized/person centered support plans, and connect them with helpful community resources.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a Center approved Human Services field.
Bachelor or advanced Degree from an accredited college or university with a major in a social, behavioral, or human service field including psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human development, gerontology, educational psychology, and education.
Valid Texas Driver License required.
Must not have more than 3 moving violations in the last 3 years, and proof of current liability insurance.
Must be insurable on the Center’s insurance.
Must be able to pass a background check.
Must be able to complete all MHMR Concho Valley training.
Must be willing to work towards certification as a Qualified Mental Health Provider-CS.
Demonstrated ability to work in a fast-paced environment as a team member.
Willing to work in an accountable system where goals for performance are established, measured and being held accountable for meeting or exceeding those established goals.
Ability to self-monitor production and quality with minimal assistance.
Basic knowledge and familiarity with data systems including business software such as Microsoft Word.
The ability to work as a team member in a diverse environment interfacing with both internal and external customers.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working with children/adolescents, families, schools and the Juvenile Justice System.
A minimum of six months or more working with or in the field of mental health/illness or social work experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Assessment, treatment planning, monitoring of services, crisis services and the provision of skills training as assigned and specified.
Develop and maintain referral resources for service provision allowing for consumer choice, where available, of providers.
Ensure the best value of resource allocation and quality of service provision within a recovery-based framework.
Observe individuals in a variety of situations for background information, monitoring of progress and treatment services.
Assist individuals and families to access medical, social, educational and other appropriate services that will help the child achieve a quality of life and level of care acceptable to the family.
Provide Crisis prevention and management services to include location and coordinating services and supports to prevent or manage a crisis.
Act as a dedicated advocate and guide for families.
Streamline the administrative and paperwork processes necessary to access essential services.
Partner closely with clients to evaluate needs, build customized/person centered support plans, and connect them with helpful community resources.