Childrens Care Coordinator

Assistance-Plus; Augusta (ME); On-site; USD 42,000 - 66,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mileage reimbursement

Flexible schedule

Paid travel time

12 paid holidays per year

Earned Benefit Time

Agency paid life insurance up to $50k

Medical and dental insurances

Laptop and cell phone provided

Clinical supervision

Job summary

Assistance-Plus seeks a Children's Case Manager (CCM) to provide professional case management to eligible clients and advocate for services. The CCM coordinates all necessary services and works within an interdisciplinary team to meet client needs.

The role requires flexibility and travel within the designated area to serve children and adolescents. The position emphasizes experience with Serious Emotional Disturbance, a relevant degree, and the ability to work with diverse teams in a supportive

Qualifications

• Minimum one year relevant life/work experience with children with Serious Emotional Disturbance
• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Bachelor's degree or higher in specified fields or related field with relevant experience; or Master's degree in related field from accredited graduate school

Responsibilities

• Provide professional case management to eligible clients.
• Advocate for clients when securing services.
• Coordinate all services deemed necessary to meet client needs.
• Work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.
• Travel within designated area to meet client demand.

Skills

Advocacy

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Flexibility

Client coordination

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology/mental health/human services

Master's degree in social work/psychology/nursing or related field

Tools

Intermediate computer skills

Job description

General Description of Responsibilities:The scope of practice for this position is to provide professional case management service to eligible clients. The case manager is an advocate for clients when securing services and is responsible for coordinating all services deemed necessary to meet the needs of clients served. The Children's Case Manager (CCM) will be sensitive toward others and enjoy working with children and adolescents and work effectively within an interdisciplinary team.This position will be required to possess the ability and desire to work flexible hours to meet client demand. This position will be required to travel within their designated area.Position Requirements:A minimum of one year relevant life/work experience working with children with a Serious Emotional Disturbance is requiredMust be 18 years of age or olderIntermediate level computer skillsEducation:Has a minimum of a Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year institution of higher learning, with specialization in psychology, mental health and human services, behavioral health, behavioral sciences, social work, humandevelopment, special education, counseling, rehabilitation, sociology, nursing, or closely related field; or who has a Bachelors Degree from an accredited four (4) year educational institution in an unrelated field and at least one (1) yearof full-time equivalent relevant human services experience; or a who has Masters Degree in social work, education, psychology, counseling, nursing, or closely related field from an accredited graduate school.Benefits:Mileage reimbursementFlexible schedulePaid travel time12 paid holidays per yearGenerous Earned Benefit TimeWorking in a team oriented environmentAgency paid life insurance in the amount of your annual salary with a max of $50kMedical, dental, and voluntary insurances for full-time staffAgency issued laptop and cell phoneForty-eight hours a year of clinical supervisionTwenty hours per year of paid job specific trainingsAssistance Plus 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.