Childrens Case Manager EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc. • Apache Junction, AZ

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About The Position

We are looking for a Children's Case Manager to join our Apache Junction team. This position is full time and will require flexibility with scheduling for client and family's needs.

This position will provide direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in-home client services. Complete family needs assessments, make appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services as client needs indicate, ensure the continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services to clients and assist in coordinating communications with other departments of the agency or with collaborators in accomplishing this function.

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. Staff members who provide support services (administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 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, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in-home client services.
• Complete family needs assessments
• Make appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services as client needs indicate
• 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 in accomplishing this function.

Benefits

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level