Child Case Manager

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Child Case Manager providing skills training and case management services to individuals and their support system and/or family, in the school and community setting. Works with the child and family treatment team to provide goal-oriented services. Duties include supporting completion of intake packets with parents/guardians, coaching and mentoring in pro-social activities, life skills, communication, problem solving, behavioral management, and parenting skills. Co-Facilitate multi family groups. This position functions as a resource brokerage, helping connect students and families to necessary resources within the community such as food, clothing, healthcare, and other identified needs.

• Provide education to family members through support/skills building education groups.
• Assists clients and family in accessing community resources. 
• Monitors client appointments and progress; maintains accurate case notes, follows treatment plans; completes reports as required in a timely manner.
• Provides supportive and problem-solving counseling to clients and their families; responds to crisis situations.
• Coordinate with school, regional children's programs and lead groups.
• Communicate / consult with schools re: student needs for support and other resources.
• Communicate/consult with school staff: regarding school staff needs for support and other resources.
• Participate in IEP or school team meetings when requested.
• Must have the ability to maintain positive and professional working relationships with co-workers, clients and other agencies.
• Meet with clients and/or family members on an individual basis to offer support, guidance, and insight into parenting skills and behavior management techniques.
• Implement activities according to individual treatment plans.
• Document all program activities in a timely manner.

 The Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree with trainings in human development, human services or; a combination of at least three        year's relevant work, education, training or experience in a mental health field with approval from Mental Health Director.
• Ability to understand and implement instructional methods while demonstrating flexibility, creativity and autonomy.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to work with team, other professionals and lay persons.
• Willingness to learn through in-service and outside trainings.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling / treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of parenting skills / interventions.
• Knowledge of ADHD and other child behavior disorders, including psychosis.
• Good understanding of child development.
• Ability to apply behavior management skills.
• Familiarity with community resources for client and family needs.
• General demonstrated ability to cooperate, coordinate and accept supervision.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or training.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.

The Benefits: 

Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes paid time off, medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, paid renewal leave, annual employee appreciation picnics and dinners, Mental Health Days, gym discounts, and more.

EOE

Salary : $31