Youth & Family Case Manager – Crisis & Support

BCFS Health and Human Services; Corpus Christi (TX); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

BCFS Health and Human Services in Corpus Christi is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide case management and direct services to at-risk youth and families. You will conduct individual and family sessions, coordinate referrals, and respond to crises while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

The role requires a preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel to client homes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling or Criminal Justice or 4 years of direct service experience.
• Proven ability to provide individual and family sessions using MI and SFP.
• Strong case management, record-keeping and crisis intervention skills.
• Must maintain confidentiality and adhere to state/federal standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide individual and family sessions using Motivational Interviewing and SFP.
• Coordinate referrals, service planning and document services for caseload.
• Respond promptly to crises with professional judgment during office, home, and calls.
• Develop and monitor action plans to increase strengths and reduce family conflict.
• Assist in emergency shelter placements or respite care when appropriate.
• Act as mandated reporter for abuse or neglect to supervisors and authorities.
• Attend staff meetings, trainings and UCAP events.
• Participate in weekly supervision with a supervisor.
• Travel frequently to client homes and with partners.
• Meet deadlines set by supervisor and partners.

Skills

Motivational Interviewing

Case management

Crisis intervention

Action planning

Documentation

Cultural competence

Communication

Bilingual Spanish preferred

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Sociology, Psychology, Counseling or Criminal Justice

Alternatively 4 years of direct service experience

Job description

BCFS Health and Human Services in Corpus Christi is seeking a Family Support Specialist to provide case management and direct services to at-risk youth and families. You will conduct individual and family sessions, coordinate referrals, and respond to crises while ensuring compliance with state and federal standards.

The role requires a preferred Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, strong communication, and willingness to travel to client homes.