Regional Case Manager / Social Worker at Michigan State University in EAST LANSING, Michigan

Job Description:

Job no: 995211

Work type: Support Staff

Pay Grade: 12

Major Administrative Unit / College: College Of Osteopathic Medicine

Department: Psychiatry Osteopathic Medicine 10034696

Sub Area: AP- Professionals

Salary: Salary Commensurate with Experience

Location: Wayne

Categories: Police/Health and Safety, Administrative Professionals- AP, Full Time (90-100%), Union, Remote-Friendly
Working/Functional Title

Regional Case Manager

Position Summary

The regional case manager will be responsible for planning, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating resources, to develop and sustain individualized treatment programs for identified at-risk adolescents; coordinating community resources to provide for the optimal delivery of services for identified at-risk adolescents in the areas of education, mental health, juvenile justice, trauma, crisis response and, substance use in preparation for community integration, and living; coordinating with schools and educational entities to ensure progress toward educational achievement goals, graduation/certification/GED requirements and/or vocational skill acquisition; working in collaboration with regional mentors arranging services which meet the social, emotional, mental, and physical health needs and goals for identified at-risk adolescents; providing professional and technical assistance to Regional Mentors, addressing issues, resolving problems and making specific suggestions for action; facilitating daily meetings with regional mentor to provide support and obtain progress reports for each case; providing daily reports to program leadership on the at-risk adolescents, including, progress toward identifying/securing services for them and their families; assisting program leadership in preparing reports for program sponsors and other key stakeholders; and ensuring integrity and effectiveness of such services and compliance with federal and state rules and regulations

This position works with adolescents in the Lincoln Park School District. The position requires daily travel throughout Wayne County, occasional travel to MSU's campus to meet with team members and daily/weekly virtual team meetings. The position is an off-date position funded through September 30, 2027, with possibility of extension contingent upon funding renewal.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one or two years of graduate study beyond a Bachelor's degree, such as a Masters in Social Work; one to three years of related and progressively more responsible or expansive work experience in counseling in a health/mental health environment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience; and State certification as a Social Worker. ACSW may be required in order to provide primary supervision of social work students.

Desired Qualifications

Must possess a license (LSW, MSW, LBSW, LMSW, LPC, LLP, LMHC) to practice in the state of Michigan.

Demonstrated experience working in or with K-12 schools; training in crisis intervention, risk assessment, threat assessment, and/or working within a behavioral assessment team; excellent organizational, interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills to effectively work within a multi-disciplinary team setting; and demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Applicants must apply through the MSU Human Resources careers website at http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ and submit a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references, with at least one from a current/former employer.

Special Instructions

Although this position is remote, individuals are expected to be in the community they serve meeting with school officials, community resource agencies, and clients/families on a daily basis during regular business hours.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded until 09/30/2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

Website

https://psychiatry.msu.edu/

Summary of Health Risks

Working with adolescents identified as high risk for violence.

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 10/15/2024 at 11:55 PM

Advertised: Oct 9, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

Applications close: Oct 22, 2024 Eastern Daylight Time

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