Community Schools Case Manager

SUMMARY The Community Schools Case Manager provides individual/family services, case management, and consultation services for a caseload of children and families within various schools and communities (home, office, etc.
) The position coordinates services at the school site and supports colleagues in including students successfully in diverse settings by providing groups, resources and development opportunities.
Works collaboratively with CS coordinators, classroom teachers, school leadership and extended school team to maintain the academic, social and emotional needs of each student and family.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Employees must spend over 50% of their time on these duties.
Provides skill building to clients on a broad variety of areas of focus, linkages, and support services.
Ensure compliance with DMH billing requirements and activities provided, within CII’s documentation standards.
Serves as a member of a multi-disciplinary team to implement academic, behavioral, and therapeutic services for students in need of intervention.
Coordinates the collection and input of evaluation data used to measure ongoing program effectiveness of services and program outcome measures.
Facilitates home visits to support family and student linkages and connections to resources.
Implements research-based interventions aligned with the three tiers of MTSS, including individual, group, and family services.
Documents interventions and services provided and provide necessary reports on student progress.
Provides consultation to school staff on safety assessments, mental health crises, and accessing social service.
Participates in regular supervision to enhance practice.
Establishes and maintains rapport and effective working relationships with children and families and works cooperatively within CII, schools and community resources.
ADDITIONAL DUTIES Other duties and special projects as assigned.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSBILITIES This job has no supervisory responsibilities EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE 1 year of community-based direct service experience.
Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, public health, or related field OTHER QUALIFICATIONS Valid driver's license and state-required auto insurance.
Required to travel extensively (> 50% of the time).
Spanish / English bilingual required.
Ability to handle confidential information.
Maintains patient privacy, including protecting the confidentiality, safeguarding the integrity and availability, and limiting the use and disclosure of patient Protected Health Information (PHI) to authorized individuals and entities.
Participates in, conducts, and sustains performance quality improvement activities according to designated role and responsibilities.
Sensitivity to service population’s cultural and socioeconomic characteristics.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Free from alcohol and drug abuse.
Understands CII’s basic philosophy and participates fully in carrying out its mission.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS None required CONTINGENCIES: Covid-19 Vaccine and booster - Due to the recent mandate issued by The Governor’s Office and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), all CII staff must be vaccinated against Covid-19 by date of hire.
Compliance with the organization’s requirements surrounding influenza, MMR, and TDAP immunizations.
Background fingerprint clearance from the California Department of Social Services.
Drug and alcohol screening Tuberculosis screening Education verification Reference check BENEFITS: Generous paid PTO, plus nine paid holidays and CII is closed between Christmas and New Year's Free basic HMO Medical, Dental, and Vision Eligible employees receive a 5% retirement contribution Up to $4,500 in tuition reimbursement annually Eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program Flexible Spending Account (FSA) Life and AD&D Insurance Voluntary Supplemental Insurance Opportunity for growth & advancement Professional development & continued training Team building & bonding through company sponsored events & activities COMPENSATION: Hourly hire rate: $23.
88 In accordance with CA law, the expected pay range for this CA position is posted with this position.
The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.
However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information.
41 CFR 60-1.
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