CASE MANAGER - Children (52846)

Case management positions consist of advocating and assisting adult clients experiencing severe mental illness. Also working with children with severe emotional disturbance and their families.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Case Manager Responsibilities:Assist clients with accessing community resourcesAssess client's strengths and needs: medical, housing, education, vocation and socialization.Monitor client's progressAssist with building a network of supportsBuild professional relationships with community agencies.Provide crisis assistance.Assist client with advocacy efforts with other community services.Maintain appropriate contact with client.Assure client choice and access to community resources.Attend monthly supervision.Return phone calls and emails promptly.Complete and submit documentation by required deadline.Perform other related work as required and assigned.BA degree in human services: psychology, social work, sociology, special education or other related behavioral sciences. One year of experience working with SMI adults and SED or one year of case management experience, post graduation, or 6 months if individual possesses master's degree in approved field.