Children's Case Manager EMPACT

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center; Maricopa (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision plans

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Pet Insurance

Job summary

La Frontera EMPACT - Suicide Prevention Center in Arizona is seeking a Children's Case Manager for the City of Maricopa. The role includes direct crisis intervention, transport and education services to families and children, and coordinating care with partner agencies.

Full-time with flexible scheduling to meet client needs. Qualifications include a Bachelor’s in Behavioral Health or related field, experience with the Child and Family Team process, fingerprint clearance, valid Arizona driver

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Behavioral Health field or related experience preferred.
• Bi-lingual Spanish is preferred.
• Must have Fingerprint clearance or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ driver's license with clean record.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children.
• Complete family needs assessments and make referrals to partners and community services.
• Coordinate communications with other departments and collaborators to ensure continuity of care.

Skills

Bachelor's degree

Bilingual Spanish

Driver's license

Fingerprint clearance

21+ age

Education

Bachelor's in Behavioral Health

Job description

Who We Are

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

Who We Are

EMPACT- Suicide Prevention Center, part of the La Frontera family, is an industry leading non-profit organization dedicated to providing valued community services and resources for behavioral health counseling, crisis intervention, and suicide prevention since 1987. We are an EEO/AA Employer.

What You’ll Do

We are looking for you to join our team as a Children's Case Manager at our City of Maricopa location. (The city of Maricopa, in Pinal county, is 25 miles southwest of Chandler, AZ). This position will provide direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children, independently of, or in conjunction with, other in-home client services. Complete family needs assessments, make appropriate referrals to collaborating partners and other community services as client needs indicate, ensure the continuity of care in the provision of comprehensive services to clients and assist in coordinating communications with other departments of the agency or with collaborators in accomplishing this function. This position is Full Time and will require flexibility with scheduling for client and family's needs.

What You’ll Provide

• Bachelor’s Degree in Behavioral Health related field or Behavioral Health experience preferred.
• Course of Study: Psychology, counseling, and social work, or directly related field. Or any combination education/experience that meets BHT requirements as stipulated by AZDHS/BHS.
• Must have experience with the Child and Family Team process.
• Must have Fingerprint clearance card or be eligible to obtain one.
• Must have a valid AZ’s driver's license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) is preferred.
• Bi-lingual Diff and Rural Diff per hour available.
• Must be at least 21 years of age at time of employment.

Additional Requirements And Responsibilities

• Demonstrated ability to remain calm in crisis situations, work independently and cooperatively, recognize personal limitations, and relate positively and with empathy to all persons regardless of age, race, creed, gender or sexual orientation.
• Maintain professional conduct consistent with ethical professional practice and the policies and procedures of the agency.
• Maintain a professional demeanor and positive working relationships with internal and external team members, stakeholders, and community and business partners.
• If driving while on agency time or on agency business, a valid Arizona driver license and appropriate liability insurance and approval for liability coverage with EMPACT - SPC’s liability insurance carrier is required. Out of state applicants must provide a 3 years of driving record upon hire.
• Staff members who provide direct client services must be at least 21 years old. Staff members who provide support services (administrative or clinical) must be at least 18 years old. All employees will have a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.

What We’ll Offer

(Full-time employees)

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Vision plans (2 choices)
• 403(b) retirement plan
• Retirement Allowance
• Company paid Life/AD’D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Elder Care assistance
• Pet Insurance and much more!

EMPACT-SPC is licensed by the Arizona Department of Health Services, and accredited by the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) and The Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF). EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training. All employees of EMPACT-SPC and La Frontera Arizona are employees "at will" as that term is understood in the State of Arizona. This means that employment may be terminated at any time without prior notice and for no stated reason. EMPACT-SPC/La Frontera Arizona reserves the right to modify position descriptions as needed and without notice. This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.