Community Based Case Manager

FSGC Topeka•Topeka, KS

1d•Hybrid

About The Position

Provide goal-directed, strength-based, and recovery-oriented services in community settings (home, school, etc.). Collaborate with clients, families, and treatment teams to develop and monitor individualized treatment and crisis plans. Deliver supportive counseling, emotional and behavioral interventions, skill-building, and crisis response. Coordinate services with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other community resources. Assist with benefit applications, transportation arrangements, and accessing essential services. Conduct strengths and needs assessments, complete and update treatment plans and clinical documentation. Serve as an advocate for clients and families and act as a liaison across systems of care. Participate in internal meetings and external networking to enhance service access. Maintain confidentiality, promote cultural competence, and adhere to trauma-informed practices. Actively support and promote the agency’s mission and strengths-based philosophy. Complete required background checks every two years. Complete required training. Work as part of an integrated treatment team collaborating with the individual served, family members or others they want involved in their treatment and other treatment team members (internal and external) to help support the individual in their treatment and recovery. Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence. Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens. Provide services that are recovery oriented, and person and family centered, utilizing a strengths-based approach. Provide services to meet the whole health needs of individuals served. Utilize appropriate assessment instruments to help monitor the progress of individuals served and ensure necessary services are received in the appropriate intensity and duration. Utilize Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) as appropriate. Other duties as assigned by respective team managers or supervisors.

Requirements

Highschool Diploma required.
Must successfully pass the KBI, Drug screen, and all DCF Central Registry background investigations.
Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, a good driving record and a reliable vehicle are required.
Strong verbal and written communication
Time management and organizational skills
Problem-solving and critical thinking
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Cultural humility and ability to engage with diverse populations
Flexibility, reliability, and adaptability
Maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems
Sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the community-based setting.
Ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children +and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

Nice To Haves

BA/BS degree in Human Services (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and/or a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a related field may be considered.
Prior experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide goal-directed, strength-based, and recovery-oriented services in community settings (home, school, etc.).
Collaborate with clients, families, and treatment teams to develop and monitor individualized treatment and crisis plans.
Deliver supportive counseling, emotional and behavioral interventions, skill-building, and crisis response.
Coordinate services with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other community resources.
Assist with benefit applications, transportation arrangements, and accessing essential services.
Conduct strengths and needs assessments, complete and update treatment plans and clinical documentation.
Serve as an advocate for clients and families and act as a liaison across systems of care.
Participate in internal meetings and external networking to enhance service access.
Maintain confidentiality, promote cultural competence, and adhere to trauma-informed practices.
Actively support and promote the agency’s mission and strengths-based philosophy.
Complete required background checks every two years.
Complete required training.
Work as part of an integrated treatment team collaborating with the individual served, family members or others they want involved in their treatment and other treatment team members (internal and external) to help support the individual in their treatment and recovery.
Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence.
Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens.
Provide services that are recovery oriented, and person and family centered, utilizing a strengths-based approach.
Provide services to meet the whole health needs of individuals served.
Utilize appropriate assessment instruments to help monitor the progress of individuals served and ensure necessary services are received in the appropriate intensity and duration.
Utilize Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) as appropriate.
Other duties as assigned by respective team managers or supervisors.