Children's Case Manager EMPACT

La Frontera Center Inc.; San Tan Valley (AZ); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous PTO

10 paid holidays per year

Medical plans (4 choices)

Dental plans (2 choices)

Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term**

Voluntary additional Life and Short‑/D

Tuition Reimbursement

Licensure Reimbursement

Elder Care assistance

Pet Insurance and more

Job summary

La Frontera Center Inc. is seeking a Children’s Case Manager at EMPACT in San Tan Valley, AZ. The role focuses on crisis intervention, family support, and coordinating care for children and families in the community.

The position requires a BHT-equivalent credential with relevant behavioral health experience, or an education-to-experience combination, plus a valid AZ driver’s license and fingerprint clearance. Bilingual Spanish is preferred and per-hour differential may apply.

Qualifications

• Must meet BHT requirements with either a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of behavioral health experience OR an associate’s degree and two years of behavioral health experience OR a high school diploma AND four years of behavioral health experience.
• Experience with the Child and Family Team process.
• Fingerprint clearance card or eligibility to obtain one.
• AZ driver’s license with no major infractions in the past three years.
• Bi-lingual (Spanish) preferred.
• Bi-lingual Diff and Rural Diff per hour available.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service crisis intervention, support, transportation and education to families and children.
• Complete family needs assessments and make referrals to collaborating partners and community services.
• Ensure continuity of care and coordinate communications with agency departments or collaborators.
• Maintain professional conduct and adhere to agency policies.
• Develop positive working relationships with internal and external team members and partners.

Skills

Crisis intervention

Empathy

Communication

Bilingual (Spanish)

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Behavioral Health

Associate's degree in Behavioral Health

High school diploma + 4 years behavioral health experience

Job description

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Children's Case Manager EMPACT

Active Regular Full-Time San Tan Valley, AZ, US

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.

We are looking for a candidate to join our team as a Children's Case Manager at our San Tan location. This position is full time and will require flexibility with scheduling for client and family's needs.

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.

What you’ll provide:

• Must meet BHT requirements with either a bachelor’s degree or higher and one year of behavioral health experience OR an associate’s degree and two years of behavioral health experience OR a high school diploma AND four years of behavioral health experience.
• 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 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. At time of hire, a 3-year state driving record with no major infractions or excessive driving violations/tickets is required.
• 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:

• Generous PTO
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Medical plans (4 choices)
• Dental plans (2 choices)
• Company paid Life/AD&D and Long-term Disability
• Voluntary additional Life and Short-term Disability
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Licensure 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.