Casemanager - Salt Lake Area

State of Utah Office of the Governor • South Salt Lake, UT

5d • $21 - $31 • Onsite

About The Position

The Division of Family Health is looking for an Intensive Care Coordinator that is experienced in casework to join their diverse team to help ensure youth and families in Salt Lake, Tooele, and Summit communities are receiving the proper support to lead safe and healthy lives. This role involves facilitating case management services using the High Fidelity Wraparound Model, practicing independent judgment, and evaluating the needs of the child, youth, young adult, and family to provide support, skills, coordination, assessment, and intervention. The position requires building strong rapport with families and professionals, developing wraparound plans with measurable outcomes, and maintaining crisis prevention plans. Additionally, the role involves completing assessments and program documentation, connecting with professionals for mental and behavioral health needs, and demonstrating innovation in developing individualized plans. Maintaining documentation in the electronic health record, attending trainings, and participating in staff meetings are also key responsibilities.

Requirements

• Demonstrate flexibility and ability to meet youth/families without judgement or criticism
• The ability to manage your own emotions during times of crisis or other’s dysregulation
• The ability to manage a schedule that is primarily in the field but includes some office work
• A desire to be in the field working directly with families and partners
• Desire to actively look for ways to support others in reaching their goals
• Problem solving skills and overall positive outlook
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.
• Giving full attention to others to understand, asking questions as appropriate.
• Talking to others to convey information effectively.
• Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.
• Knowledge of principles, methods, and procedures for diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation of physical and mental dysfunctions, and for career counseling and guidance.
• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.
• The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing.
• The ability to recognize a problem.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor Degree in Social Work, Social Services, or Behavioral Science.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate case management services using the High Fidelity Wraparound Model
• Practice independent judgement and discretion while carrying a caseload; caseload is based upon the expectation of meeting with children, youth, young adults and families face to face 50% of the 40 hour work week
• Evaluate the needs of the child, youth, young adult and family and provide in person support, skills, coordination, assessment, and intervention
• Build strong rapport and relationships with children, youth, young adults, caregivers and professionals
• Develop wraparound plan with families and professionals by creating goals with measurable outcomes and time bound specific objectives; develop & maintain a crisis prevention plan throughout the process with each child, youth, young adult and family
• Complete assessments program documentation with child, youth, young adult and family to support them in stabilizing in their communities while reaching their goals
• Connect with professionals and evidenced based interventions to meet the mental health/ behavioral health needs of the child, youth, young adult and family
• Show innovation and creativity in developing individualized plans that allow for a child, youth, young adult and family to be successful in their community
• Maintain documentation in the electronic health record and meet all documentation deadlines
• Attend trainings with a goal to grow and develop case management skills
• Attend staff meetings and work cohesively with your team in the office

Benefits

• Job Stability: Enjoy the security and reliability of employment within a well-established organization.
• Career Growth: Develop valuable skills and gain opportunities for leadership within a large organization.
• Meaningful Work: Contribute to an important service that benefits the community and supports organizational goals.
• Supportive Work Environment: Be part of a team that values cooperation, strong work ethics, and mutual support.

What This Job Offers

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