CSC Employment/Education Specialist Case Manager (104634) (GRANT FUNDED)

GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Camino Real Community Services is implementing a specialized program focused on First episode psychosis. The Coordinated Specialty Care (CSC) program will work with individuals who are between the ages of 15-30 years of age and are in the initial stages of a primary psychotic disorder.

The Supportive Education and Supportive Employment Case Manager (SEE Case Manager) under the supervision of the CSC Team Leader will collaborate with individuals and families of adolescents and young adults experiencing severe emotional disturbance (SED) or severe and persistent mental issues (SPMI). The primary focus of this position is to provide support to individuals in acquiring job skills necessary for seeking and maintaining employment. The SEE;s case manager will also assist individuals in addressing educational needs and advocating for continued education based on their strengths. Additionally, the SEE’s case manager will collaborate with local stakeholders to identify available resources and effectively advocate for the specific population. This individual will work closely with the Coordinated Specialty team, providing intensive services to a caseload of up to 30 individuals and their families enrolled in the CSC program, and adhering to the statement of work. The CSC Case Manager is also responsible for developing and organizing stakeholder meetings and participating in outreach efforts. A flexible schedule is required to meet the needs of the enrollees served. The CSC SEE Case Manager should possess a good working knowledge of available community resources and must be able to build effective working relationships with those resources. The CSC program covers Wilson, Atascosa, and Frio counties.

CRCS is a trauma-informed system of care and implements the principles of trauma-informed care. Daily activities may include working in a team environment, coordinating entry into the program, providing education on understanding diagnosis, benefits of medication, and supporting mental health recovery.

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, with a major (or the equivalent to a major) in psychology, social work, medicine, nursing rehabilitation, counseling, sociology, human growth and development, physician assistant, gerontology, special education, educational psychology, early childhood education, or early childhood intervention, or a registered nurse, plus a minimum of 2 years of documented work experience in behavioral health services. At least one of the 2 years should be in the direct delivery of services to children and adolescents with a serious mental illness or emotional disturbance in a community mental health center.

· Must meet TAC Qualified Mental Health Professional (QMHP) qualifications.

· You must possess good computer skills.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS:

· Demonstrated ability to read, write and speak English and Spanish.

· One (1) year of work experience in case management or field related to the duties of the position.

· One (1) year of experience working with individuals with mental illness and/or dual diagnosis in a community setting.

· Familiarity with psychiatric and mental health related terminology to include crisis response.

· Familiarity with an Electronic Medical Record (EMR).

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time

Pay: $25.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25