Child Case Manager

Porter-Starke Services; Knox (IN); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, Dental, Vision

Disability & Life Insurance

Employee discounts

HSA / FSA

Generous PTO

Holidays

Educational reimbursement

Tuition assistance

Employee recognition

Job summary

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. seeks a compassionate Child Case Manager to support children and adolescents facing mental health or substance use challenges. You will deliver case management, coordinate services, monitor progress, and advocate for clients within the community.

The role requires collaboration with internal and external providers, crisis intervention when needed, and documentation of services. A bachelor's degree in a related field and a valid driver's license are required; crisis

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field.
• Valid Driver's License and automobile insurance.
• Related experience equal to or less than 6 months.
• Crisis intervention experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide and coordinate case management services and manage caseload.
• Monitor client services and provide documentation.
• Provide therapeutic interventions and crisis interventions.
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers.
• Connect clients to available community resources and act as an advocate.
• Attend staffing, clinical supervision, in-services, and staff meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Case management

Documentation

Client advocacy

Crisis intervention

Group facilitation

Communication

Entitlements access

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology or social work

Job description

Child Case Manager

Porter-Starke Services, Inc. is seeking a dedicated and compassionate Child Case Manager to join our team! As a Child Case Manager, you will provide case management services and coordinate care for children and adolescents with mental health or substance abuse issues.

Responsibilities:

• Provide and coordinate case management services and manage caseload
• Monitor client services and provide documentation
• Provide therapeutic interventions and crisis interventions
• Coordinate care with internal and external providers
• Connect clients to available community resources and act as an advocate
• Attend staffing, clinical supervision, in-services, and staff meetings
• Perform other duties as assigned

Competencies:

• Knowledge of therapeutic interventions for seriously and persistently mentally ill children
• Trauma-Informed Care
• Screening and Assessment for risk of harm to self and others
• Signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders
• Locating, coordinating, and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for clients
• Activities of daily living
• Formulation of treatment plans, ability to monitor progress, and ability to modify plans to meet client needs
• Behavior disorders, parenting skills, treatment interventions, and crisis intervention

Skills:

• Assessing the needs of seriously and persistently mentally ill children
• Documenting interventions
• Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients
• Providing education in activities of daily living for clients
• Assisting clients in accessing entitlements, such as Medicaid, Social Security Income (SSI) or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), food stamps, and other resources
• Assisting clients with medication compliance
• Advocating for client's needs
• Group facilitation
• Typing and basic computer usage

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, or related human services field
• Valid Driver's License and automobile insurance
• Related experience equal to or less than 6 months
• Experience in crisis intervention and working with children is preferred

Benefits:

• 401(k) with company matching
• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance options
• Disability & Life Insurance
• Employee discounts (YMCA)
• Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts
• Generous PTO
• 11 paid holidays
• Educational Reimbursement up to $200/month
• Tuition Assistance Programs up to $5250/annually
• Company-wide employee recognition events
• Free health screening