School Based Services Case Manager

Do you enjoy working with children? Do you enjoy making a difference in familys lives? Are you looking for a flexible career with benefits? You may be the perfect candidate for our Case Manager position at Arizonas Children Association in our Yuma office. We are looking for someone who is creative, adaptable, and enthusiastic. As a Case Manager, you will have the opportunity to provide the general/comprehensive assessment of needs and coordination of treatment services using a strengths based, trauma informed approach for program participants. This is a specialty Case Manager position working with our school based services. **English/Spanish Bilingual required**

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 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 which include the continued identification of the child and family strengths, needs and culturally and linguistically appropriate, trauma informed approach.
• Monitors treatment plans with clients and participating agencies as appropriate to contract and clients progress toward treatment goals.
• 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.
• Facilitates the involvement and communication with other agencies such as Schools, DCS, DDD, SWN and other participating agencies as appropriate by phone, email or face to face interactions.
• Provides effective trauma informed educational activities that promote client understanding of treatment issues
• Provides and maintains complete and accurate client records
• 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.

School Based Services:

• Potentially a co-located position
• Liaison between AzCA and contracted high schools
• Provide education and support to school administrators, counselors and teachers
• Provide onsite behavioral health consultation and support to students and families
• Provide onsite crisis intervention to students currently enrolled with Arizonas Children Association

Minimum Education & Experience:

• Masters degree in a behavioral health field, or Bachelors degree and 2-year full time experience in behavioral health with children.

• English/Spanish Bilingual

Minimum Qualification & 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