CASEWORKER II 180 (487)

Open Until Filled
Salary: $33,428 to $40,736 Annually
Salary is based on education & relevant experience
Job Description: Provides skills training to children and youth and to their parents/LAR(s) for children with behavioral/emotional disorders as identified and prescribed in the individual’s care (recovery) plan. Also provides targeted case management including crisis prevention and management, monitoring, assessment and service planning and coordination for individuals on the caseload. Case Management includes assisting the child/youth with accessing medical, social, educational and other appropriate services that will help the individual achieve a quality of life and family/community participation acceptable to the individual. This position negotiates and facilitates the array of services and supports needed to address the individual’s personal goals and desired outcome as identified through the TRR assessment and Recovery Plan; also see that planned services and supports are implemented and appropriately documented. As Recovery Facilitator, coordinates treatment and advocates with other agencies, including the schools, to assist the individual in reaching desired outcomes. Crisis On Call work required as agency need dictates.
Education: Requires Bachelor’s Degree in a behavioral, social sciences, humanities or education field.
Experience: Prefers experience working with children and families; Requires knowledge of childhood development.
Hours of Work: Typically 8:00am-5:00pm, Monday—Friday; need to have a flexible schedule to accommodate needs of program and families.
Licenses/Certifications: Ability to be credentialed as Qualified Mental Health Professional. Valid Texas driver’s license and are insurable by agency insurance. Continued employment is contingent upon successful completion of Adult Needs and Strengths Assessment (ANSA) certification.
Physical Requirements: Light lifting under 15lbs., moderate carrying 15-44lbs., simple grasping, walking, sitting, standing, operating a motor vehicle, operating office equipment including a computer, ability to see and hear (with aid), ability to read, write, and count, ability to maintain confidentiality, ability to work closely with others, and the ability to pass the Preventative Management of Aggressive Behavior (PMAB) Training as well as all other physical requirements for this position
Facility: Child & Adolescent Services, Bryan, TX., or other service sites as needed.