Case Manager

High Needs Case Manager

JFCS is seeking a compassionate professional to work with children receiving behavioral‑health services as they progress on the path to a more self‑sufficient lifestyle and potential family reunification. The High Needs Case Manager also provides guidance and ongoing support to the families/caregivers of the youth receiving services.

• Provides case management services to children enrolled in the behavioral‑health system.
• Provides weekly contact with assigned clients, which includes home/community visits and attending medication checks.
• Assists youth in navigating discharge from hospitals, finding intensive services as clinically indicated, and working to decrease behaviors to improve stability in the home and community.
• Coordinates services and collaborates with other involved agencies, such as Department of Child Safety (DCS), Probation/Parole Departments, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), schools, and other providers.
• Coordinates and facilitates Child & Family Team (CFT) Meetings.
• Completes referrals, prior authorizations, and other paperwork required by the health plans to enroll clients in services.
• Collaborates with the clinical team to ensure that Integrated Service Plans, CFT Meeting notes, and all required paperwork is completed accurately and in a timely manner.

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma/GED required and 4 years of Behavioral Health experience.
• A.A. Degree and two years of Behavioral Health experience.
• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or human services field.

Additional Qualifications

• Level 1 Fingerprint Clearance Card without restriction(s).
• Meet Agency requirements for MVR (Motor Vehicle Record) report.
• Reliable transportation.
• AZ driver’s license.
• AZ auto insurance.

Jewish Family and Children’s Service’s (JFCS) values each and every talented applicant, regardless of religious beliefs, race, age, origin, gender, sexual orientation, or cultural background. JFCS places a high value on inclusion and diversity, whether that applies to our employees or the nearly 40,000 clients receiving our services throughout the Valley.

• Incentive Program:
  Lucrative Performance Bonuses each Quarter, in addition to normal salary.
• Bilingual (Spanish-English) Pay Differential.
• Tuition and professional development reimbursement.
• Numerous professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Generous paid time off / sick time allocations.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including medical, vision, dental, & more.
• Wellness Coaching.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Eligibility for loan forgiveness programs in many positions.