Employer: Children's Institute
Location: Los Angeles, CA
Employment Type: Full-time
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