Our Services:
The Child and Family Guidance Center provides comprehensive and collaborative outpatient mental health services to children, adolescents, young adults, and their families throughout the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.
The Position:
We are seeking a full-time Case Manager – Transitional Youth Specialist to be responsible for providing case management services to the aforementioned population in a mental health setting in the San Fernando Valley.
Who We Are and What We Believe In:
It is our hope that you look to the Child and Family Guidance Center as your “Employer of Choice.” We’ve been a leader in the community for more than 50 years. We welcome you to join our team of 400 dedicated mental health and administrative professionals in our journey to bring better health and well-being to our communities in the San Fernando and Antelope Valleys.
What We Offer:
- Competitive salaries
- Great benefits
- Extensive learning opportunities
- Individualized supervision
- Supportive, friendly work environment
- An established, reputable, stable company
We envision a workplace where:
- everyone is treated with dignity and respect ;
- commitment , accountability and leadership exist at all levels;
- everyone is encouraged to share their ideas, hopes, concerns and aspirations;
- we share in a culture of inclusion and transparency ;
- we are committed to our own professional growth with openness and humility ;
- we inspire and encourage one another through positive, future-focused coaching ;
- we are committed to quality services and sound business practices ;
- we are one interconnected team committed to achieving CFGC’s mission.
Job Requirements:
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Essential Job Functions:
- Meets with referred youth and/or parents to conduct an initial transitional youth assessment and develops a case management treatment plan to address related concerns.
- Communicates and coordinates case management services with the referring therapist and/or psychiatrist.
- Researches available transitional, educational, and associated resources that will meet the client’s needs and links clients to appropriate resources.
- Establishes and maintains professional relationships with community agencies, schools, and higher education programs through phone contacts, meetings and/or visits with clients.
- Attends IEP meetings and serves as an advocate for the client and parent.
- Teaches job preparation and independent living skills in both an individual and group setting.
Skills You Need:
- Bilingual in Spanish and English preferred.
- Two years minimum experience working with teens and/or young adults in a mental health, school or related setting.
- Ability to provide services in a warm and supportive manner with children who have behavioral, academic and social/emotional difficulties.
- Ability to work with an interdisciplinary team, form and maintain professional relationships, and accept and utilize supervision from clinical staff.
- Must have strong organizational, time management and writing skills.
- Must be a self-starter and be able to work independently
Hours:
- Monday through Friday (40 hours)
- Hours: 9:00 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. (with some evening hours required)
- Meal Period: 30 minutes
Education Required:
- BA/BS degree
- Minimum of two years mental health, school or related experience preferably with teens or young adults.