Case Manager (Smoky Region)

Crossnore Communities For Children

Job Location:

Murphy, NC - USA

Yearly Salary: $ 43000 - 52000

Posted on: 03-11-2025

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Bridging Families / Bridging Futures Case Manager

Location/Schedule: Smoky Mountain Region North Carolina(Cherokee Clay Graham Haywood Jackson Macon Swain and Transylvania counties); Full-Time. Bridging Families homes currently located inMurphy NC.Travel to community agencies and families homes within the assigned region will be required.

Your Impact:Join Crossnore Communities for Children as a Case Manager for our Bridging Families & Bridging Futures programs and make a lasting difference in the lives of children and families. This vital role coordinates care and provides critical support towards permanency for children and families navigating the process of family reunification from foster care (Bridging Families) and to young adults aged 17-21 navigating the transition out of foster care (Bridging Futures).

Hiring Range:$43000 to $52000 annually - Compensation is based on experience and qualifications. Candidates who meet only the minimum requirements can expect to start at the beginning of the range while those with additional and relevant experience and/or advanced skills may be considered for higher starting pay within the range.

Benefits:

Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
- Life Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
- Flexible Spending Plan
401k with employer match (up to 6%)
Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
Ongoing Training
20 Days PTO 11 Paid Holidays

Education/Experience:

Meets requirements for a Qualified Professional which are:
- Masters degree in a human services or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year supervised clinical experience working with children and families; or
- Bachelors degree in a human services field and two years experience with the current population; or
- Bachelors degree in a non-human services field and four years experience with the current population
Two (2) years experience as a Case Manager or similar direct care position required. Experience in residential programs foster care or youth mental health services preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Proficiency in state mental health and child welfare systems.
Expertise in interdisciplinary teamwork and client-centered care.
Strong administrative skills including electronic record-keeping and process notes.
Exceptional organizational and monitoring capabilities.
Adaptive and creative problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Discretion sound judgment and collaborative decision-making.
Advanced proficiency with Google and Microsoft software.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage crisis situations with composure and efficiency.
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Passion for serving children and the child-serving workforce.
Valid drivers license and ability to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Build therapeutic relationships with clients families and legal guardians.
Engage and link Bridging Futures clients to permanency planning services including community professional resources and natural supports.
Collaborate with team members to develop and update Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
Support assessments for youth in the Bridging Families and Bridging Futures programs.
Facilitate team meetings with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Maintain positive relationships with schools DSS DJJ community resources and more.
Monitor and assist Bridging Futures clients in following Life Skills Curriculum to include educational/vocational activities such as completing job/school (college) applications grant/scholarship applications and other related activities.
Connect families to resources ensuring seamless access and transportation as needed.
Ensure complete and timely documentation in electronic client files.
Provide court support advocacy and testimony as necessary.
Coordinate and facilitate psycho-educational and parent skill-building curriculums.
Manage crisis situations and submit incident reports as required.
Oversee discharge planning including transition to post-discharge services.
Partner with referrals and admissions teams to assess and intake new clients.
Complete additional client care tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

Note: This job ad is a summary of the position and its requirements. For a full list of responsibilities and qualifications please refer to the detailed job description which can be sent to you upon request.

Required Experience:

Manager

Bridging Families / Bridging Futures Case ManagerLocation/Schedule: Smoky Mountain Region North Carolina(Cherokee Clay Graham Haywood Jackson Macon Swain and Transylvania counties); Full-Time. Bridging Families homes currently located inMurphy NC.Travel to community agencies and families homes withi...

Bridging Families / Bridging Futures Case Manager

Benefits:

Defined Contribution Benefits Plan including options for:
- Health/Dental/Vision Insurance- $0 copay for mental health visits with our health insurance
- Life Short-Term Disability and Long-Term Disability plans
- Critical Illness and Accident coverage options
- Flexible Spending Plan
401k with employer match (up to 6%)
Paid Parental Leave - Based on Tenure
Ongoing Training
20 Days PTO 11 Paid Holidays

Education/Experience:

Meets requirements for a Qualified Professional which are:
- Masters degree in a human services or related field from an accredited college or university and a minimum of one year supervised clinical experience working with children and families; or
- Bachelors degree in a human services field and two years experience with the current population; or
- Bachelors degree in a non-human services field and four years experience with the current population
Two (2) years experience as a Case Manager or similar direct care position required. Experience in residential programs foster care or youth mental health services preferred.

Skills and Competencies:

Proficiency in state mental health and child welfare systems.
Expertise in interdisciplinary teamwork and client-centered care.
Strong administrative skills including electronic record-keeping and process notes.
Exceptional organizational and monitoring capabilities.
Adaptive and creative problem-solving in dynamic environments.
Discretion sound judgment and collaborative decision-making.
Advanced proficiency with Google and Microsoft software.
Excellent interpersonal communication and organizational abilities.
Ability to manage crisis situations with composure and efficiency.
Commitment to diversity equity and inclusion.
Passion for serving children and the child-serving workforce.
Valid drivers license and ability to travel as required.

Key Responsibilities:

Build therapeutic relationships with clients families and legal guardians.
Engage and link Bridging Futures clients to permanency planning services including community professional resources and natural supports.
Collaborate with team members to develop and update Person-Centered Plan (PCP).
Support assessments for youth in the Bridging Families and Bridging Futures programs.
Facilitate team meetings with internal staff and external stakeholders.
Maintain positive relationships with schools DSS DJJ community resources and more.
Monitor and assist Bridging Futures clients in following Life Skills Curriculum to include educational/vocational activities such as completing job/school (college) applications grant/scholarship applications and other related activities.
Connect families to resources ensuring seamless access and transportation as needed.
Ensure complete and timely documentation in electronic client files.
Provide court support advocacy and testimony as necessary.
Coordinate and facilitate psycho-educational and parent skill-building curriculums.
Manage crisis situations and submit incident reports as required.
Oversee discharge planning including transition to post-discharge services.
Partner with referrals and admissions teams to assess and intake new clients.
Complete additional client care tasks as assigned by the supervisor.