Youth Wellness Case Manager - Channelview ISD

Harris County (TX) • Channelview, TX

39d • $50,003 - $53,040 • Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Community Youth Service (CYS) Supervisor, this position will provide school based mental and behavioral health services and support.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree majoring in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work, Criminal Justice, Counseling or closely related field.
• A minimum of one (1) year of continuous full-time paid work experience providing direct crisis counseling and case management services to youth and families.
• Must have reliable transportation with a valid Texas driver's license and auto liability insurance.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with clients, school personnel, Harris County personnel and community partners
• Knowledge of community resources in Harris County for youth and how to access them.
• Must possess case management and documentation skills.
• Must be self-motivated, dependable, and possess excellent time management skills.
• Demonstrated ability to work with adolescents.
• Be detailed-oriented.
• Maintains strict confidentiality.
• Must be highly responsible and able to work independently.
• Must have the ability to handle stress in emergency situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience with documentation in client data systems.
• Experience documenting service provision electronically.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conducting gated assessments, providing case coordination services to meet the mental health needs of students.
• Responsible for providing linkages and referrals from schools, police, parents, the community, youth, other agencies to resources and Tier 3 treatment services.
• Participates in the district's crisis team and provide debriefing services to students and school personnel.
• Responsible for entering all client documentation onto the Evolv NX database; prepares necessary paperwork and reports.
• Attends all required meetings and staffing held by Harris County Resources for Children & Adults and the assigned school district.
• Responsible for building relationships with community partners.

Benefits

• Medical Coverage
• Dental Coverage
• Vision Coverage
• Wellness Plan
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term Disability (LTD) Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Healthcare Flexible Spending Account
• Dependent Care Flexible Spending Account
• Ten (10) days of vacation leave per year (accrual rate increases after 5 years of service)
• Eleven (11) County-observed holidays
• One (1) floating holiday per year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Sick Leave
• 457 Deferred Compensation Plan
• Professional learning & development opportunities
• Retirement pension (TCDRS defined benefit plan)
• Flexible work schedule
• METRO RideSponsor Program

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Construction of Buildings
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees