Blended Case Manager

Job Details: Job Location: State College

• State College, PA, Position Type: Full Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $21.00 - $21.00Hourly, Travel Percentage: Road Warrior, Job Category: Nonprofit
• Social Services, Job Title: Blended Case Manager (BCM) Location: Centre County, PA Job Type: Full-Time Company: Strawberry Fields, Inc. Salary: Starting at $21.00 per hour Schedule: Primarily Monday to Friday, with some evenings and on-call shifts About Strawberry Fields, Inc. Strawberry Fields, Inc. is a Human Services agency with 50+ years of dedicated service in the Centre County region. We provide residential and community-based services to individuals with intellectual disabilities and mental health challenges. We are committed to enhancing the quality of life for those we serve by offering a range of treatment and support services.

Job Summary

Strawberry Fields, Inc. is seeking a Blended Case Manager (BCM) with experience working with children and adolescents to support individuals with serious and persistent mental illness. This position will involve working with a caseload that is 60% children/adolescent and 40% adult consumers. As a BCM, you will assess consumer needs, create tailored service plans, and provide ongoing support to ensure those needs are effectively met.

You will work closely with individuals and families, coordinating resources and services to ensure optimal outcomes. Vehicle Required: A privately maintained vehicle is necessary for daily client visits within the Centre County area. Candidates will possess a valid PA driver’s license with a minimum of 3 years of driving experience and excellent driving history.

Mileage reimbursement benefit is 65 cents per mile.

Job Responsibilities

Support children, adolescents, and adults with serious and persistent mental illness by connecting them to appropriate resources Conduct assessments based on consumers' strengths and needs, and develop service plans every six months or as needed Monitor and evaluate the effectiveness of community resources and services Assist consumers in attending psychiatric, medical, and community-based services Participate in periodic on-call shifts (approximately 3 days per 27-day cycle) Maintain a caseload with 60% children/adolescent consumers and 40% adult consumers Conduct outreach efforts to connect consumers with additional resources and support Collaborate with mental health professionals, families, and other community stakeholders Maintain strict confidentiality and professional conduct at all times Regular attendance at meetings and required training Perform any other duties as assigned by the supervisor Minimum Qualifications Required: Bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field or 12 college credits in human services with two years of related experience Privately maintained vehicle with a good driving record Criminal background check, personal, and professional references Strong communication skills to effectively interact with consumers, staff, families, and the community Possess the physical stamina and emotional stability to handle medical and psychiatric emergencies Preferred: One-year commitment to the position Experience working with children and adolescents Organization Expectations Flexibility in work schedule is required to meet the needs of consumers and the program Ability to work as part of a team and participate actively in all daily routines You deserve to work somewhere that gives back to you!

Devereux is proud to offer ASCEND – the first career accelerator program exclusively designed to give behavioral healthcare workers – the career guidance, one-on-one coaching, skills and financial assistance you need to reach your full potential. This program includes 100% of tuition covered (up to $15k reimbursed annually for undergraduate and $25k reimbursed for graduate) and student loan repayment, among other benefits!

New gift card incentive program! Employees who achieve the established program goal(s) will be awarded a gift card in recognition of their outstanding performance and contribution. Devereux has a zero-tolerance policy for abuse and maintains policies and procedures to systematically reduce the risk of abuse to occur in our organization.

Devereux fosters a culture of reporting abuse and will cooperate with the authorities to the fullest extent possible. United Way Partner Agency Equal Opportunity Employer :