Employment Case Manager

Prairie View; Hillsboro, McPherson, Newton (KS, KS, KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with employer match

Generous PTO accruals

Company-paid life and disability insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Delta Dental of Kansas

Vision coverage

Health Savings Account with employer contribution

Flexible Spending Account

Bereavement leave

Job summary

Prairie View is seeking an Employment & Community Transition Specialist in Hillsboro, Kansas. In this role, you will manage a caseload while supporting individuals facing mental health challenges and helping them secure competitive employment.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree in Human Services and experience in social services. Benefits include affordable health insurance, a 401(k) retirement plan, and PTO accruals.

Qualifications

• Solid background in mental health, addictions, housing, or social services.
• Experience delivering person-centered care.
• Familiarity with community resources in the area.

Responsibilities

• Develop partnerships with area employers to create job opportunities.
• Manage a caseload of 20–25 individuals overcoming barriers to employment.
• Track progress using evidence-based curriculums and tools.
• Represent the agency at local and statewide levels.
• Provide crisis intervention and assertive outreach.

Skills

Mental health experience

Person-centered care

Advocacy

Networking

Tech-savvy

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Electronic Health Records (EHR)

Job description

Overview

Job Location: Newton, KS 67114

Position Type: Full Time

Education Level: 4 Year Degree

Travel Percentage: Negligible

Job Shift: Any

Job Category: Nonprofit - Social Services

Schedule: Monday - Friday 8am-5pm

The Mission

We believe that meaningful employment is a cornerstone of recovery and independence. As an Employment & Community Transition Specialist, you won’t just be managing a caseload; you will be a bridge-builder. You will work specifically with individuals navigating mental health challenges, vocational objectives, educational objectives, addiction recovery, and overcoming homelessness, helping them secure competitive employment that fundamentally improves their quality of life.

This is a Fidelity-Based Practice using the IPS (Individual Placement and Support) model. We are looking for a proactive professional who thrives on outcomes and enjoys representing our agency to the broader Kansas business community.

What You’ll Do

• Business Engagement & Networking: Act as a brand ambassador. You’ll spend significant time in the community, developing partnerships with area employers to create job opportunities for the individuals we serve.
• Specialized Case Management: Manage a focused caseload of 20–25 individuals. You’ll help them overcome specific barriers to employment—from navigating social security benefits to finding housing and stable food sources.
• Fidelity & Outcomes: Follow evidence-based curriculums to ensure our program meets high-performance standards. You’ll track progress using Excel, PowerPoint, program specific fidelity paperwork and our Electronic Health Record (Avatar).
• Advocacy: Represent the agency at the local and statewide level, participating in IPS focus groups, stakeholder meetings, team meetings and ensuring our patients have a voice in the local labor market.
• Holistic Support: Provide crisis intervention and assertive outreach. If a client has a specific worry, crisis, or initiative, you are the person who knows how to pivot and solve that immediate crisis while keeping the long-term goal of employment in sight.

Who You Are

• Experienced: You have a solid background in mental health, addictions, housing or social services. The ideal candidate should have previous experience in delivering person centered care through mental health social services; we need someone who understands the nuances of serious mental illness and homelessness.
• Personable & Persuasive: You have a "business-like" mentality when talking to employers but a "person-centered" heart when working with clients.
• Outcome-Driven: You enjoy seeing tangible results and are comfortable being held to high standards of practice.
• Tech-Savvy: You’re proficient with Microsoft Office (especially Excel and PowerPoint) and comfortable learning Electronic Health Records (EHR).

Benefits

• Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer match after one year
• Generous PTO accruals
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Delta Dental of Kansas
• Vision coverage
• Health Savings Account with employer contribution
• Flexible Spending Account
• Bereavement leave
• Plus more benefits that support your well-being and growth

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Human Services, Education, or a related field. (We highly value relevant field experience and will consider it alongside educational background).
• Certifications: SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) certification or experience as a Work Incentives Planning and Assistance (WIPA) Benefits Counselor is a major plus.
• Knowledge: Familiarity with KansasWorks, Fidelity Based Practices, or community-based resources in the Wichita/Newton area is preferred.
• Spirit: A willingness to adapt, learn, and "do what it takes" to help our clients succeed.