Family Case Manager

Pace Consulting LLC

Gaithersburg, MD

$52,000 Yearly
Full-Time

Job Description

Job description

PACE Consulting, LLC (PACE) is a certified MBE/DBE woman-owned small business. We provide behavioral health clinical services and organizational consulting services to individuals and organizations. Our services include but are not limited to clinical counseling, employee assistance counseling, organizational development consulting, staff augmentation services, workshops, training, and supervision. We are solution-oriented, professional, and are dedicated to our work with clients. We have a dynamic team of professionals who are professional and incredible to work with!

Job Title: Family Case Manager FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Department: School & Community Youth Services

The Family Case Manager provides the following services in Montgomery County, MD.

Full Time, Days and Evenings, Monday through Friday 8am to 4pm some evenings might be required to meet with families/students

General Summary:

Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate and comprehensive case management services for the School and Community Youth Services (SCYS) school-based mental health and social services program offered in collaboration with Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) and the Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).
The services are to promote self-sufficiency skills, family development, and linkage to mental health resources which are targeted to un- and under-insured youth and their families, newly arrived families, or students/families identified by the school as needing assistance in accessing resources.
Experience facilitating groups to support the services listed above.
Collaborate with the therapist, school staff, and community partners in providing comprehensive care while maintaining strict confidentiality of client information.

Principal Responsibilities and Duties:

Provide support groups and case management services to students/parents/families with economic and/or social needs such as housing, healthcare, employment assistance, food, clothing, education, and other services.
Use the County’s electronic records system to document service plans and update plans every six months. Maintain regular contact (at least twice a month) with clients.
Data must be entered into the system within one business day of the date that the services were delivered.
Maintain a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations as defined by the program director.

· Organizes, coordinates, and facilitates a wide variety of meetings, workshops, presentations, activities, and events to develop partnerships between families and schools.

· Work closely with service providers and develop a referral system to promote a continuum of care.

· May conduct home visit meetings as necessary and/or make referrals, as necessary.

· Participates in workshops and conferences as requested by immediate supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required:

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work (B.S.W.), Psychology, or related field. Prior experience serving parents/families in need (internship experience considered). Prior experience can also be substituted for each year of required education.
Experience working within collaborative school-based models of service delivery is preferred.
Prior experience/equivalent knowledge of immigrant populations & acculturation issues preferred.
Knowledge of community resources in the Montgomery County area preferred.
Generally, must possess a valid state driver's license with 3 or fewer points at time of hire.
Bilingual preferred (English/Spanish) but not necessary.

Working Conditions: Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable a qualified individual with a disability(s) to perform the essential functions of this position.

1. This position is partially community based with time allocated to an office setting.

2. Ability to travel to zip code 20837

2. Ability to maintain moderate physical activity within the community to include walking (including stairs), lifting, and driving.

Reporting Relationships:

1. Reports to the Program Director

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $52,000.00 per year

Benefits: