School Based Case Manager

Job description

Description
SCHEDULE: The standard work week is 40 hours with the regular school hours of 7:30 am - 4:00 pm, however, exact working hours are dictated by client and agency need. Evening hours may be required. Summer hours are Monday through Friday 8:00 – 5:00pm. Summer hours will be scheduled with supervisors.
GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Provides behavioral health interventions, behavioral modification strategies, skill building, and resources to child and/or adolescents within the school setting. This position is funded in part by the Warren City School District.
ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide behavioral interventions and support to school aged students in their respective educational setting to assist them in developing and maintaining effective and productive behaviors.
• Assist administrative and educational staff by providing consultation services related to the client in the areas of behavioral modification, crisis resolution, and healthy social/emotional development.
• Monitor and coordinate the delivery of necessary evaluations (psychiatric, medical, vocational, health, etc.) and assessments in a timely manner to ensure that client’s needs are adequately identified.
• Utilize Trauma Informed care when appropriate with client/students.
• Follow program curriculum, training and guidelines at all times.
• Make appropriate referrals to services needed in conjunction with client/student, parent/guardian and school personal.
• Develop Individual Service Plans that assist in achieving success in the educational setting.
• Assist the individual in achieving ISP objectives.
• Maintain productive and professional relationships with school personnel and other agency staff.
• Work effectively within a school setting following their rules and regulations and following the lead of the school administrator when necessary.
• Document all encounters in Electronic Health Record. Utilize appropriate documentation for billing and encounters. Maintain 50% productivity monitored through appropriate documentation.
• Attend all trainings required by school, and AxcessPointe and/or any other required training.
• Complies with agency policies and procedures, COA regulations, federal and state requirements, and educational/certification/registry requirements.
• Job assignment is contingent upon partnering with a school and can be severed by the school or AxcessPointe at any time. Continued employment is at the sole discretion of the employer.
• Perform other assigned and related duties specific and customary to the department in which they are assigned.

Requirements
QUALIFICATIONS:
• The position requires the skills and knowledge in the areas of behavioral modification, behavioral health issues, de-escalation techniques, community support and the educational process.
• The position also requires the ability to respond appropriately to crisis or emergency situations.
• The position requires the ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing; the ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with clients, their families, educational personnel, and agency staff.
• Ability to work independently as well as cooperatively, reliably and dependably, and the ability to manage available resources to carry out assigned tasks.
• Must be able to meet agency requirements for criminal background check (Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification & Investigation).

MINIMUM EDUCATIONAL/LICENSURE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s Degree in a mental health or education related field preferred.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS : Prior behavioral health experience preferred. Prior educational experience preferred.
Time off Scheduling:
School-based employees will follow the school schedule as assigned.
Eligible school-based employees will also accrue Vacation time, which can only be used during the Summer while school is out of session.