CASE MANAGER II Supported Education & Employment Specialist

Job Duties

• Develops individualized IPS plans that include support services, working with participants and the treatment team to promote overall health and wellbeing.
• Guides goal setting, skill development, and accommodations related to education and employment, using evidence-based approach Individual Placement and Support model.
• Facilitates access to services, coordinates care among different providers and community resources ensuring a seamless continuum of care for consumers.
• Conducts Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment (SBIRT) with youth referred to AOR using empathy and engendering optimistic empowerment for consumers, using evidence-based practices identified by FNA.
• Works with consumers to understand and address risk factors and connects consumers with resources and support services.
• Participates in continuous quality improvement and data-driven decision-making processes to assess program efficacy and drive quality improvement.
• Ensures adherence to data collection requirements and enters accurate and timely data into the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
• Develops individualized educational plans and coordinates tutoring assistance.
• Integrates vocational, education, and mental health services.
• Links consumers with career counseling, job training, mentorship, and internships.
• Promotes and sustains youth & family participation in support services, including peer support, substance use disorder support, youth leadership, mentoring, family counseling that includes acceptance of LGBTQI+ youth.
• Acts as team liaison with outside educators and employers.
• Provides ongoing client support following job or school placement.
• Works with consumers and families to develop individualized education and employment plans.
• Contacts consumers for follow up post-treatment.
• Provides culturally relevant and trauma informed service.
• Attends mandatory position training that provides training in risk factors.
• Enters client information into electronic health record; develops billing records.

Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to report to work in a timely manner.
• Knowledge of substance abuse and mental health; and appropriate skills in working with consumers with Mental Health/Substance Use disorders.
• Skill in working successfully with the Alaska Native/American Indian population and experience providing culturally specific programming; understanding of and sensitivity to diverse cultures and lifestyles.
• Skill in operating/using computers and using Windows, Word, and Excel with ability to accurately input information into reporting formats.
• Above average communication and people skills with the ability to accurately follow written and verbal instructions.
• Knowledge on how to best assist possible escalated individuals during data collection process.
• Ability to protect confidentiality is essential; HIPAA & 42 CFR compliant.
• Knowledge and ability to interpret/understand billing procedures.
• Skill in managing multiple priorities and tasks concurrently and meeting their deadlines.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with colleagues, supervisors, agencies, and consumers.
• Ability to work independently as well as with teams.

Minimum Qualifications (Education & Experience)

• Bachelor’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• One (1) year of experience working with AN/AI population and experience providing culturally specific services.
• Two (2) years of experience involving case management and/or supported employment.
• Two (2) years of experience working with young people and families.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS (Education & Experience)

• Master’s degree in behavioral health or related field.
• Experience with workforce development, IPS Model or working with individuals at clinical high risk for psychosis.