Imagine a place where your talent can make a meaningful difference in people’s lives. Working at Community Connections of Franklin County is a uniquely rewarding experience in which our employees work together as vital parts of a much larger mission. Our mission is ensuring overall wellness for those we serve and support with thoughtfulness, empathy and care.

We at Community Connections of Franklin County, believe in a society where all individuals have the power to create their own opportunities and successes. Together we build a healthier, stigma free, trauma aware community.

We are looking for a Children's Health Home Care Manager- to work in the Tupper Lake School District

Job Summary: The Care Manager is a full-time position located in Tupper Lake, NY. Wraparound care coordination will be provided to youth with serious emotional disturbance involved in the day treatment program. The Care Manager is expected to become trained in high-fidelity Wraparound and to engage youth and families in a family-centered process of developing and working toward goals. This position works closely with school-based clinicians and coordinates service referrals with behavioral health and other providers as needed.

Qualifications: A Master's degree in one of the qualifying fields1 and one year of experience** or A Bachelor's degree in one of the qualifying fields* and two years of experience** an Associates Degree with 2 years case management services working with children and teens or a Credentialed Alcoholism and Substance Abuse Counselor (CASAC) and two years of experience**, or bachelor’s degree in ANY field with either: 3 years' experience as a Health Home Care Manager serving the SMI or SED population.

1 Qualifying fields= social work, psychology, nursing, rehabilitation, education, occupational therapy, physical therapy, recreation or recreation therapy, counseling, community mental health, child and family studies, sociology, speech and hearing or other human services fields.

Job Responsibilities:

- Assures that youth receive needed medical, behavioral, and social services with the overarching goal of improving individual health outcomes

- Assumes overall responsibility and accountability for coordinating all aspects of the individual's care

- Provides care management services at the school or various community locations/homes

- Leads multidisciplinary teams of providers, social workers, nurses, and other providers toward assuring individuals receive services

- Explores with the individuals their needs and longer-term goals and vision for their recovery

- Assesses needs, monitors progress with care team, modifies or updates the care plan or goals

- Assists in scheduling and keeping appointments, advocates and arranges for needed services and monitors delivery of services

- Evaluates care needs at transitions, arranges safe transition plans, updates care team, updates information with providers and care plans

- Must complete Mandated Reporting, HIPAA, Safety in the Community, Engagement & Outreach, Person Centered Planning, Cultural Competency/Awareness, LGBTQ Issues, Meeting Facilitation, and Trauma training within the first week of employment.

Skills/Knowledge: Skills providing direct services to youth with SED; OR linking youth to a broad range of services. Demonstrates cultural competence including strong understanding of rural culture, youth culture, and culturally responsive practices with culturally and linguistically diverse families.

Travel: Must be willing to travel 30% or more per week; Must have and maintain reliable transportation including a valid driver's license, registration, inspection, and insurance.

Hours: Full time- 40 hours/week.

Community Connections of Franklin County is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $19.23 - $21.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Work setting:

• In-person
• Office

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Experience:

• Care plans: 1 year (Preferred)

Ability to Relocate:

• Tupper Lake, NY: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (Preferred)

Work Location: In person