Case Manager - Traditional Community Based Services

Kids for the Future; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Astra Mental Health and Recovery seeks a Case Manager – Traditional CBS to provide goal-directed, recovery-oriented services for children and youth with serious emotional disturbance in community settings, including homes and schools. You will collaborate with families, schools, and treatment teams to implement treatment plans and coordinate access to services.

The role emphasizes advocacy, coordination with community resources, and cultural humility while maintaining confidentiality and

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Human Services or related field, or 4 years of relevant work experience.
• High school diploma required.
• Experience with children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide goal-directed, recovery-oriented services in community settings.
• Collaborate with families and treatment teams to develop and monitor individualized treatment and crisis plans.
• Coordinate services with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other community resources.
• Assist with benefit applications, transportation arrangements, and accessing essential services.
• Maintain treatment plans and clinical documentation.
• Advocate for persons served and act as liaison across systems of care.
• Complete required background checks and trainings.
• Engage in trauma-informed, culturally competent care.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Critical thinking

Independent work

Teamwork

Cultural humility

Flexibility

Education

BA/BS in Human Services

High school diploma

Equivalent combo of education/experience

Tools

Microsoft Office

EMR systems

Job description

• Location 5401 Southwest 7th Street,Topeka, KS, 66606-2330,United States
• Base Pay $23.00 / Hour
• Travel 70%
• Manage Others No

Contact information

• Email [e-mail]

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

The Case Manager – Traditional CBS provides goal-directed, medically necessary services to children and youth with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED) and their families. Working primarily in community settings, the Case Manager delivers face-to-face, solution-focused interventions designed to help persons served reduce the effects of mental and emotional impairments, improve daily functioning, and enhance community integration. Responsibilities include care coordination, advocacy, and assisting the person served in accessing medical, educational, and social services. All interventions are guided by individualized treatment plans approved by a Qualified Mental Health Provider with the aim of promoting recovery, stability, and reducing the need for institutional care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Provide goal-directed, strength-based, and recovery-oriented services in community settings (home, school, etc.).
• Collaborate with the person served, families, and treatment teams to develop and monitor individualized treatment and crisis plans.
• Deliver supportive emotional and behavioral interventions, skill-building, and crisis response.
• Coordinate services with schools, healthcare providers, social services, and other community resources.
• Assist with benefit applications, transportation arrangements, and accessing essential services.
• Conduct strengths and needs assessments, complete and update treatment plans and clinical documentation.
• Serve as an advocate for the persons served and families and act as a liaison across systems of care.
• Participate in internal meetings and external networking to enhance service access.
• Maintain confidentiality, promote cultural competence, and adhere to trauma-informed practices.
• Actively support and promote the agency’s mission and strengths-based philosophy.
• Complete required background checks every two years.
• Complete all required training.
• Work as part of an integrated treatment team collaborating with the individual served, family members or others they want involved in their treatment and other treatment team members (internal and external) to help support the individual in their treatment and recovery.
• Demonstrate cultural and linguistic competence.
• Approach interactions with individuals served and colleagues with a trauma sensitive lens
• Provide services that are recovery oriented, person and family centered and utilizing a strengths-based approach.
• Provide services to meet the whole health needs of individuals served.
• Utilize appropriate assessment instruments to help monitor the progress of individuals served and ensure necessary services are received in the appropriate intensity and duration.
• Utilize Evidence Based Practices (EBPs) as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned by respective team managers or supervisors.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Licensure:

• BA/BS degree in Human Services (preferred) or equivalent combination of education and/or a minimum of 4 years of relevant work experience in a related field may be considered.
• Highschool Diploma required.

Experience:

Prior experience working with children, adolescents, and families preferred.

Requirements:

• Must successfully pass the KBI, Drug screen, and all DCF Central Registry background investigations.
• Valid driver’s license, current auto insurance, a good driving record and a reliable vehicle are required.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Strong verbal and written communication
• Time management and organizational skills
• Problem-solving and critical thinking
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Cultural humility and ability to engage with diverse populations
• Flexibility, reliability, and adaptability
• Maintains professional boundaries and confidentiality
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Electronic Medical Record (EMR) systems

Work Environment & Physical Demands

• Office and community settings, including persons served homes and schools
• Exposure to individuals in crisis, high-stress environments, and economically disadvantaged communities
• Occasional physical activity, including standing, walking, bending, or intervention in behavioral crises (e.g., MAB).
• Frequent travel within assigned region

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Thispositionhasnodirectsupervisoryresponsibilitiesbutdoesserveasacoachandmentorforother positions in the department.

OtherPhysical Requirements:

CaseManagersmusthavesufficientambulatorycapabilitiestoworkwithchildrenandadolescentsin the community-based setting.Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children +and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Office and Community-Based working environment; requires flexible schedule; frequent interruptions occur;expectedtodealwithindividualsincrisis;riskofexposuretoaggressiveand/oractingout(verbal and physical) children and youth, and exposure to low socioeconomic homes and neighborhoods.

Astra Mental Health and Recovery is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and reasonable accommodation for qualified individuals with disabilities and for religious practices, in accordance with applicable law and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Astra does not discriminate against applicants or employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age (40 or older), disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. This commitment applies to all aspects of employment, including recruitment, hiring, promotion, compensation, training, corrective action, and termination.