CASE MANAGER at CHILD CRISIS ARIZONA

Description

Child Crisis Arizona is a beacon of hope for our community's most vulnerable children and families. For nearly five decades, our non-profit organization has been dedicated to providing a safe environment, free from abuse and neglect, and offering help in times of crisis and non-crisis to strengthen families and build resiliency

The impact of Child Crisis Arizona's work is immeasurable. By joining our team, you would provide critical support and interventions to families in need, helping to break the cycle of abuse and neglect and create strong and successful families. This approach includes both crisis interventions, such as emergency shelter and family reunification services, as well as ongoing support to build family resiliency, including counseling, education, and parenting classes. In 2020 alone, Child Crisis Arizona served over 6,000 children and families through various programs and services.

YOU can help make a difference in the lives of those in need. Join Child Crisis Arizona in our mission to protect and support our community's children and families. We are here because you matter! And we believe that every child matters too! Safe Kids, Strong Families

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Participates in all aspects of emergency shelter.
• Follows Agency guidelines and policies.
• Attends and participates in Agency related meetings and trainings as appropriate.
• Participates in continuing education and training especially related to the field of child abuse and neglect.
• Establishes and maintains positive relationships with all children, and maintains awareness of each child’s status at all times.
• Establishes and maintains positive and professional relationships with staff and outside contacts.
• Maintains residential calendar for emergency shelter.
• Maintains appropriate and complete documentation as needed.
• Interacting professionally with other parties such as Child Protective Services Case Worker, parents, guardians, and other involved parties including Psychiatrist, Psychologists, RBHA, Shelter Aide, Parent Aides, CASA, Tribal Social Services, etc.
• Coordinates visitation/contact of children with family members and others as       deemed appropriate.
• Coordinates appointments including medical, specialty medical and others related to child’s welfare as assigned.
• Coordinates or provides transportation for appointments as assigned.
• Attends quarterly team meetings, MDT’s and other meetings as scheduled by supervisor.
• Assists in accessing and coordinating needed services for children.
• Answers Crisis Calls and assists callers with needed information and referrals for further assistance.
• Answers Intake Calls and determines if it is an appropriate placement for shelter. 
• Completes chart review weekly on all children.
• Seeks out and utilizes consultation services from other Agency staff as appropriate.
• Attends Court on behalf of clients as needed.
• Performs initial and ongoing assessments as needed.
• Coordinates the emotional and social needs of a child with staff.
• Plans visits and referral appointments with family and accompanying as appropriate.
• Advocates for children and families, as appropriate.
• Works with children, individually and in small groups, to meet therapeutic goals.
• Creates support plans that accurately capture the strengths, needs and culture of the child and/or family.
• Models Center’s expectation for sensitivity and competency relating to diversity and cultural awareness.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor’s degree
• One year of full time experience in case management.
• Experience working with children in the DCS system preferred.
• Must have a valid Arizona Driver’s License
• Must possess valid Level One Fingerprint Clearance Card or able to obtain one prior to employment
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Must have experience in word processing in a Windows environment.
• Must be able to display verbal and written communication skills that meet the requirements of the position and needs of clients.

As a valued member of our team, Child Crisis Arizona will provide you

• Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage
• Heath Savings Account
• Flexible Spending Account
• 401K with company match
• Generous amount of PTO
• Calm app Subscription

*Actual Pay Rates are based on Education and Experience*

Child Crisis Arizona is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has zero tolerance for discrimination or harassment of any kind. We are committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. It is our intention that all qualified applicants be given equal opportunity and that all employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender (including pregnancy), age, physical or mental disability or genetic information or any other status protected by federal and state laws or regulations.

Child Crisis Arizona believes that to most effectively provide responsive services to children, families of diverse cultures, that we must strive as an agency to attract, retain and continually enhance the skills of a culturally diverse workforce that is reflective of the community and neighborhoods we operate in, and the children and families we serve. We believe that cultural sensitivity and the dynamics of diversity, equity and inclusion not only reflect best practice, but also provide opportunities for personal growth and enrichment. We are committed as an agency to an ongoing process of assessment and to broadening our knowledge, respect for and ability to effectively respond to a diverse workforce and communities.