Children's Case Manager EMPACT

La Frontera Center•San Tan Valley, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is seeking a Children's Case Manager for their San Tan location. This full-time position requires schedule flexibility to meet client and family needs. The role involves providing direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation, and education to families and children, either independently or in conjunction with other in-home services. Responsibilities include completing family needs assessments, making appropriate referrals to community partners and services, ensuring continuity of care, and coordinating communications with other agency departments or collaborators.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Behavioral Health related field or Behavioral Health experience preferred.
Course of Study: Psychology, counseling, and social work, or directly related field. Or any combination education/experience that meets BHT requirements as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS.
Must have experience with the Child and Family Team process.
Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
Must have a valid AZ driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.
Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required.
At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21 years old.
All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

Nice To Haves

Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred.
Bi-lingual Diff and Rural Diff per hour available.

Responsibilities

Provide direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children.
Complete family needs assessments.
Make appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services.
Ensure the continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services to clients.
Assist in coordinating communications with other departments of the agency or with collaborators.