Targeted Children's Case Manager

Global Connections to Employment•Pensacola, FL

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

The purpose of case management is to assist clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services. The primary goal of case management is to optimize the functioning of individuals who have complex needs by coordinating the provision of quality treatment and support services in the most efficient and effective manner. The desired outcomes for persons using the service system are self sufficiency and satisfaction in the living, learning, work and social environments of their choice.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college with a major in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education, or a related human services field (a related human services field is one in which major course work includes the study of human behavior and development).
Minimum of one (1) year of full time or equivalent experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances.
OR Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college and three (3) years full time or equivalent experience working with children with serious emotional disturbances.
Ability to complete approved mental health targeted case management training within three months of initially providing case management services.
Knowledge of available resources in the service area for children with serious emotional disturbances.
Knowledge of and comply with state and federal statutes, rules and policies that effect the target population.
Ability to pass organization screening requirements, including state or federal background screenings as appropriate.
Possess a valid driver’s license from the state in which you reside, a good driving record and be insurable under the corporate policy.
A Level II background screening is required.

Responsibilities

Assist clients in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational and other services.
Optimize the functioning of individuals who have complex needs by coordinating the provision of quality treatment and support services in the most efficient and effective manner.
Provide individualized, integrated mental health, substance abuse and co-occurring services to meet the needs of individuals served and their families.
Travel locally to client’s homes, training locations and other locations as necessary.