Case Manager I - Children's Targeted Case Management

Case Manager I

People Incorporated Mental Health Care Services is seeking a Case Manager I to join our Children’s Targeted Case Management team. This is a full-time hybrid position, helping individuals under 18 years of age gain access to medical, social, educational, vocational and other necessary services connected to the person’s mental health needs. Eligible children must have a mental health diagnosis. This is a full-time hybrid position located in the Twin Cities, Minnesota.
 

Who We Serve

• Children age 5-17 years of age
• Children served are struggling with functioning at home, in school or in the community
  due to a serious mental health diagnosis

Our Services:

• Assessing the child’s needs, goals and the impact of mental illness on their everyday life
• Referring and linking to resources, supports and services, including: individual and family therapists, primary care physicians, individual and/or family Children’s Therapeutic Services and Supports (CTSS) skills workers, individualized education plan (IEP) evaluation, health insurance and psychiatrists
• Monitoring the effectiveness of the resources, supports and services being utilized
• Discussing the progress made toward goals and recovery

Hours: Full-Time, Monday-Friday typical business hours, some late afternoon and early evenings as needed
 

Location: Hennepin, Anoka and Dakota Counties | Hybrid with remote opportunities

Hiring Range: $20.00 - $24.00/ Hourly, depending on qualifications

Hiring Bonus: $1,000 available to external candidates

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.
 

Main Job Duties:

• Act as an internal resource to other Case Managers providing on-site counsel and establishing best practices on program expectations.
• Develop and maintain subject matter expertise in a particular area that allows for continued client care and effective sharing of information to others so they may implement.
• Provide temporary case management services during program transitions to ensure that program service levels are maintained.
• Perform functional assessments that lead to individual plan development and result in the client receiving access to necessary mental health and related services.
• Conduct regular review of plan effectiveness and make adjustments as needed that result in the client receiving the maximum amount of assistance and support while monitoring the effectiveness of services received.
• Maintain regular and active contact with clients ensuring services sought are utilized and partnering with the client to determine effectiveness of the plan and next steps.
• Provide general knowledge and guidance on assisting clients in the multiple phases of applying for and receiving services and benefits.

Requirements

Qualifications for all Case Managers:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These essential duties include:

• Passing all background and requirements for facility and position; and
• The ability to pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that person has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.
• Valid driver’s license, excellent driving record and current auto insurance

Required Qualifications for Case Manager I:

Education and Experience: 
• Bachelors Degree in the behavioral sciences or related field (including but not limited to social work, 
psychology, or nursing from an accredited college or university). 

• If no Bachelors Degree in a behavioral science or related field, the employee must meet one of the 
following: 

o Have 3 or 4 years experience as a case manager aide; or 
o Be an RN without a Bachelors Degree and have 3 years or more combined specialized training 
in psychiatry and work experience consisting of community interaction and involvement or 
community discharge planning in a mental health setting. 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous experience working with children
• Bilingual (English/ Spanish)
• Knowledge of Hennepin County Human Services Systems
• Knowledge of adolescents mental and chemical health issues, and awareness of community-based mental and chemical health resources
• Experience with children/ adolescents and families
• Ability to forge a mutually respectful partnership with persons served and their families
• Knowledge of local community resources and how to use those resources for the benefit of children and their families

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities
• Eligibility for state and federal loan forgiveness programs
   

We are committed to providing salary ranges for all open positions. Please note that the specific compensation for this role will be determined based on your experience, qualifications, location, and internal equity considerations. 

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment. 

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age, marital status, familial status, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, or status regarding public assistance.  People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages all qualified individuals to apply.