Job Description
Do you want to positively impact the lives of children and their families? Do you want to be part of ensuring that every Arizona family has the resources and support needed to be safe, strong, and resilient? Our Surprise location is looking for a Case Manager to join their team! As a Case Manager you will have the opportunity to provide direct in-home and in-office behavior management and parenting skills building while working collaboratively with children and families to create service plans tailored to individual needs. You would also spend time advocating for your clients to receive a variety of social services and celebrating successes as clients progress toward treatment goals.
Who We Are:
Founded in 1912, Arizonas Children Association is one of the oldest and largest statewide comprehensive child welfare and behavioral health not-for-profit agencies in Arizona. Located in all 15 Arizona counties, we provide a variety of programs and services to meet the needs of more than 40,000 children, youth and families each year. When working with AzCA, youll be surrounded by highly talented and dedicated individuals who are committed to our mission of protecting children, empowering youth, and strengthening families.
Why You'll Love Working for Us:
At Arizona's Children Association, our employees are our most valuable asset; and as such we offer a wide range of benefits to aid your health and wellness including:
* Eligibility for Medical, Dental, and Vision plans on the first of the month following 30 days of employment
* Employee Assistance Program
* Generous paid time off, paid sick leave, and 8 paid holidays
* 403B Retirement Savings Plan
* Tuition Reimbursement and Discounts
Find your passion. Join our Team!
What You'll Do:
* Complete initial intake assessments for clients and families seeking services for the first time, creating an emotionally and physically safe environment.
* Collaborates with CFT teams to develop treatment plans.
* Provides information about available services and identifies the most appropriate providers for services including the identification of specialty providers when needed.
* Reviews the assessments and plans completed by other agencies (IEP, 504, IBP) and integrate key aspects of the multiple assessments and plans into the behavioral health service plan.
* Facilitates Child and Family team process and coordinates with all team members to secure needed services and referrals. This includes facilitating the involvement and communication with other agencies such as Schools, DCS, DDD, SWN and other participating agencies as appropriate
* Conducts trauma informed educational activities that promote client understanding of treatment issues.
* Provides effective trauma informed educational activities that promote client understanding of treatment issues.
* Ensures the development and implementation of transition "transition into adulthood", discharge and aftercare plans prior to discontinuation of behavioral health service or I anticipation of major life transitions.
* Provides and maintains complete and accurate client records including documentation of activities performs as part of the service delivery process. Meets established productivity and documentation standards.
Minimum Education & Experience:
Masters degree in a behavioral health field, or Bachelors degree and 2-year full time experience in behavioral health with children.
Minimum Qualifications & Requirements:
* Must be 21 years of age (licensing requirement).
* Possess a valid Arizona drivers license and be insurable under the agencys automobile policy.
* Must be able to provide own transportation to and from clients homes and/or other relevant organizations/agencies
* Must be able to provide DPS fingerprint clearance.
* Must be able to meet training and agency compliance requirements for the position.
* An individual may qualify for this position if the individual is able to "perform safely" the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations.
AzCA is an EEO/Veterans/Disabled/LGBTQ employer