What are the responsibilities and job description for the School Based Community Case Manager position at PRAIRIE VIEW INC?
School-Based Case Manager (High School Focus)
Shape the Future, One Student at a Time. Adolescent support changes lives. We are looking for a dedicated Case Manager to join our team at McPherson High School. In this role, you will support high school students (ages 14–18) by providing community-based mental health services that focus on youth strengths, life-skills development, emotional regulation, and preparing for adulthood.
What You’ll Do:
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Support Growth: Help students and their families identify their strengths to improve self-esteem, coping mechanisms, and behavioral outcomes.
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Teach & Model: Provide skill-building training to help students navigate peer dynamics, manage stress, build independence, and establish healthy routines.
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Crisis & Advocacy: Be a steady support during a crisis and an active advocate for the student’s mental health needs within the school system.
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Clinical Partnership: Work closely with a qualified mental health provider to implement and track progress on individual treatment plans.
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What You Bring:
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A Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or a related field.
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An understanding of typical vs. atypical child development for early childhood/elementary ages.
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The physical ability to engage in activities with children (bending, kneeling, and squatting).
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Proficiency in documentation and keyboarding (maintaining records is key to our success!).
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A valid Kansas Driver’s License and the ability to pass required KBI and DCF background checks.
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Benefits for FULL TIME Position:
- Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance
- Retirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employment
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals
- Company paid life and disability insurance
- Employee Assistance Program
- Delta Dental of Kansas
- Vision Direct
- Flexible Spending Account
- Health Savings Account with employer contribution