Child Case Manager

Center for Human Development, Inc.•La Grande, OR

7d•$26 - $32•Onsite

About The Position

Center for Human Development, Inc. (CHD) is seeking a full-time Child Case Manager to provide skills training and intensive, goal-oriented case management services to children and their support systems or families. The position primarily serves K–12 students in school settings, prioritizing schools in Elgin and Imbler, followed by Island City Elementary, Central (La Grande), and school-based health centers in Union and La Grande. Services may also be provided at CHD’s main office when time and coordination permit. Although the role is focused on children and families, CHD’s behavioral health teams serve clients across the developmental age range when needed. The Child Case Manager works with the child and family treatment team to support progress toward individual treatment goals. Services include helping families complete intake packets; facilitating education and family groups; coaching and mentoring clients in pro-social activities, life skills, communication, problem solving, and behavioral management; and connecting clients and families with community resources such as food, clothing, and healthcare. The role also includes individual support for parenting skills and behavior management, crisis response, transportation when needed, coordination with schools and regional children’s programs, and communication with the client’s primary therapist. The position requires timely and accurate documentation, monitoring appointments and progress, following treatment plans, participating in monthly clinical supervision, and maintaining professional relationships with coworkers, clients, schools, and other agencies. Flexible hours and travel for trainings and regional meetings may be required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with training in human development or human services, or a combination of at least three years of relevant work, education, training, or experience in a mental health field, subject to approval from the Mental Health Director.
Ability to understand and implement instructional methods while demonstrating flexibility, creativity, and autonomy.
Ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
Ability to work with a team, other professionals, and lay persons.
Willingness to learn through in-service and outside trainings.
Knowledge of interviewing and counseling or treatment techniques.
Knowledge of parenting skills and interventions.
Knowledge of ADHD and other child behavior disorders, including psychosis.
Good understanding of child development.
Ability to apply behavior management skills.
Familiarity with community resources for client and family needs.
Demonstrated ability to cooperate, coordinate, and accept supervision.
Valid Oregon driver’s license and insurability for client services, travel between business offices, and required meetings or training.
Must pass required criminal history checks under the cited Oregon statutes and administrative rules, as well as drug screening.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to K–12 students in school settings, prioritizing schools in Elgin and Imbler, followed by Island City Elementary, Central (La Grande), and school-based health centers in Union and La Grande.
Help parents and guardians complete intake packets.
Provide education to family members through support and skills-building groups; facilitate groups and co-facilitate family groups.
Coach and mentor clients in pro-social activities, life skills, communication, problem solving, and behavioral management.
Help clients and families access community resources, including food, clothing, healthcare, and other identified needs.
Assist clients and families with transportation and participation in activities when needed.
Monitor client appointments and progress, follow treatment plans, maintain accurate case notes, and complete reports in a timely manner.
Provide supportive and problem-solving counseling to clients and families, and respond to crisis situations.
Coordinate with schools and regional children’s programs, lead groups, and consult with schools about behavior problems.
Meet individually with clients or family members to offer support, guidance, and insight into parenting skills and behavior management techniques.
Implement activities according to individual treatment plans and document program activities promptly.
Follow general procedural requirements, including confidentiality, personnel, and safety procedures.
Transport clients as needed in a company vehicle.
Maintain contact with clients’ primary therapists as needed.
Participate in monthly clinical supervision.
Maintain punctual and regular attendance.
Work flexible hours and travel for trainings and regional meetings as appropriate.
Maintain positive and professional working relationships with coworkers, clients, and other agencies.