Job Title: Family Case Manager
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Department: School & Community Youth Services
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 clinical counseling, employee assistance counseling, organizational development consulting, staff augmentation services, workshops, training, and supervision. We are solution-oriented, professional, and dedicated to our work with clients.
The Family Case Manager provides 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).
General Summary:
Provide culturally and linguistically appropriate services to promote self-sufficiency skills, family development, and linkage to mental health resources 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.
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 maintain regular contact with clients.
- Maintain a caseload in compliance with contract terms and agency expectations.
- Organize and facilitate 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 and make referrals as necessary.
- Participate 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 is preferred. Experience working within collaborative school-based models of service delivery is preferred. Knowledge of community resources in the Montgomery County area is preferred. Generally, must possess a valid state driver's license with 3 or fewer points at time of hire. Bilingual (English/Spanish) is preferred but not necessary.
Working Conditions:
- This position is partially community-based with time allocated to an office setting.
- Ability to travel to zip code 20837.
- Ability to maintain moderate physical activity within the community to include walking (including stairs), lifting, and driving.
Reporting Relationships:
- Reports to the Program Director.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $52,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discounts
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Application Question: Do you have experience facilitating groups to provide the services as stated in the job description?
Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)
Ability to Commute: Gaithersburg, MD 20877 (Required)
Work Location: In person
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