Case Manager II, MHY, Yes Waiver Program, Pos. #571, Corpus Christi, TX

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent health and dental insurance

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan with company match

Mileage reimbursement

Job summary

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) in Corpus Christi, TX seeks a Case Manager II for the YES Waiver program. This on-site role supports children and adolescents with mental health needs through rehabilitation planning and community-based services.

You will coordinate services, train families, and work under supervision to promote independence and community integration for participants aged 3–18.

Qualifications

• Must have a bachelor's or advanced degree in a relevant field.
• Knowledge of community resources and case management principles.
• Ability to assess client needs and coordinate services; effective communication.

Responsibilities

• Perform moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work.
• Coordinate and monitor service delivery for YES Waiver participants (ages 3–18).
• Provide community-based services, training, and caregiver support; transport support as needed.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Trauma-informed care

Client engagement

Community resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or higher in psychology/social work/related field

Job description

Case Manager II, MHY, Yes Waiver Program, Pos. #571, Corpus Christi, TX

This is an on-site position and does not offer remote work.

Are you looking for an exciting new venture that can truly make a difference in people's lives?

Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities is your place.

The Nueces Center for Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities (MHID) is dedicated to helping the residents of Nueces County who are living with mental illness and/or intellectual and developmental disabilities. We serve over 10,000 people each year with psychiatric and behavioral health care outpatient services, counseling, training, employment assistance, housing support, homeless outreach, children's mental health care and more.

Hourly/Non-Exempt: $22.20
Full-Time, 40 Hour Work Week, Paid Bi-weekly

General Description

Performs moderately complex rehabilitation planning and instructional work. Works under moderate supervision with latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Coordinates and monitors service delivery. Services provided to children and adolescents with a diagnosis of mental illness who exbibit serious emotional, behavioral or mental disorders. Responsible for delivery of rehabilitative training for assigned caseload. Services provided to individuals ages 3-18 in the Youth Empowerment Services (YES) Waiver Program. Staff will provide Community Living Supports, Paraprofessional Services, Supported Employment and Employment Assistance, as requested through a participants individual Plan of Care. Services provided to the Waiver participant to facilitate their independence and integration into the community. Supports may be provided in the participants' school setting, residence or in community settings. Services include skills-based training related to activities of daily living. Services promote communication, relationship-building skills, and integration into community activities. Training can also be provided to the participants primary caregivers. Non-medical transportation will be provided to assist Waiver participants in gaining access to Waiver and other community services. Community based position with majority of time in the community. Flexible schedule. Must have reliable transportation. May use personal vehicle for Center business. Must have a valid Texas driver's license, liability insurance, and a good driving record.

Minimum Qualifications

A minimum of a bachelor's or advance degree from an accredited college or university with a major in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing, rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education or early childhood intervention. Knowledge of community resources of case management principles, objectives, standards, and methods; and of program policies and procedures. Ability to assess client needs, coordinate client services, and to communicate effectively. Ability to plan and teach curriculum.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Demonstrates of the clinical competencies required by agency-approved, standardized training.
• Valid Texas driver's license
• Ability to participate as a team member
• Experience in the use of teaching rehabilitative services
• Considerable knowledge of assessment techniques and tools
• Knowledge of client care techniques, and of treatment, therapy and of developmental programs.
• Ability to plan an individualized program of instructing with the client.
• Ability to work with others and to gain and retain the confidence of persons being instructed, guided, or directed.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Ability to formulate, organize, and implement a plan of action.
• In the course of being employed, understands and implements trauma informed care practices.

MHID cares about the health and well-being of our employees, we are dedicated to providing a comprehensive and competitive benefits package.

We offer a very competitive benefits package

• Excellent health, hospitalization, dental and vision insurance plans
• Life Insurance, $25,000 provided at no cost to employees
• Very generous retirement plan- MHID contributes 6% of employee annual salary on the first day of employment and the employee contributes 1%
• Employee referral program
• 16 hours of paid time off (PTO) each month, with increases
• 10 holidays plus 2 personal holidays each year
• Career ladder incentives/opportunities
• Mileage reimbursement if personal vehicle is used for work
• Employee appreciation events and annual employee recognition banquet
• MHID offers flex scheduling for educational assistance to full-time employees