Children's Case Manager EMPACT

LA FRONTERA CENTER, INC.•Maricopa, AZ

About The Position

EMPACT–Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is a nonprofit organization providing behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention services. The Children's Case Manager works at the agency's City of Maricopa location and provides direct services to children and families, independently or alongside other in-home client services. The role includes crisis intervention, support, transportation, and education, along with assessment, referrals, and coordination to help ensure continuity of care. This is a full-time position requiring scheduling flexibility to meet client and family needs.

Requirements

Must have experience with the Child and Family Team process.
Must have or be eligible to obtain a fingerprint clearance card.
Must have a valid Arizona driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Must be at least 21 years old at the time of employment for direct client services.
Must have at least a high school diploma or equivalent.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and empathetically to people regardless of age, race, creed, gender, or sexual orientation.
Must provide a valid Arizona driver's license and appropriate liability insurance and receive liability coverage approval when driving on agency time or business.
Out-of-state applicants must provide a three-year driving record upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a behavioral-health-related field or behavioral health experience is preferred.
Coursework in psychology, counseling, social work, or a directly related field, or an education and experience combination meeting AZDHS/BHS BHT requirements.
Bilingual Spanish ability is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide direct crisis intervention, support, transportation, and education to families and children.
Complete family needs assessments.
Make appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and community services based on client needs.
Ensure continuity of care through comprehensive services to clients.
Help coordinate communications with other agency departments and collaborating partners.
Maintain professional conduct in accordance with ethical practice and agency policies and procedures.
Maintain positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
When driving on agency time or business, maintain a valid Arizona driver's license and appropriate liability insurance, and obtain approval for liability coverage through the agency's insurance carrier.