What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outpatient Case Manager position at New School for Child Development?
Come join our team and help make a difference in a child's life !
The Help Group's Outpatient Department is a family-focused, child -centered mental health provider offering comprehensive services to children and families in our community. The Help Group is inspired by its belief that hope, dignity, and opportunity are the cornerstones for every child and family to lead positive and productive lives. Our Outpatient Department provides services through the Department of Mental Health (DMH) and the Department of Children and Family Services (DCFS). We serve children and families affected by abuse, domestic violence, substance abuse, homelessness, poverty, etc.
We are currently seeking a Case Manager for our Van Nuys Outpatient team. The ideal candidate will be a seasoned professional with solid DMH paperwork experience, as well as DCFS and court system experience. Must be available to provide 24-hour crisis intervention support to clients and families as needed.
WHAT THE HELP GROUP IS LOOKING FOR:
- Bachelor's degree in related field is required
- 2 years experience in social services is required
- Fluency in Spanish strongly preferred
EXCITING RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide case management to children and their families, including the identification and pursuit of resources necessary and appropriate to meet client needs.
- Provide in-home or in-office direct services to families as needed.
- Provide supportive assistance to the client, as well as the family unit in the assessment and determination of need followed by direct linkage to needed resources.
- Work directly with clients' therapist as part of a team in order to alleviate barriers to clients and their families.
- Assist with securing adequate living arrangements/housing needs, food-related needs, vocational needs, educational needs, supportive services, social/recreation and mental health services.
- Assist clients and their families in linking with other service agencies as necessary.
- Attend outside agency meetings with community liaisons as assigned.
- Maintain client chart in a responsible manner and meet all DMH paperwork and deadlines in a timely manner.
- Attend mandatory provider meetings, trainings for the program
- Work as part of an interdisciplinary team
- Manage a caseload of approximately 20 people.
Benefits:
- A 100% Employer-sponsored Health Insurance Plan
- Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance
- 403b Retirement Plan
- Pet Insurance
- Vacation and Sick time
- EAP
Salary Range : $21.80 to $23.32 per hour
Salary : $24 - $28