Case Manager I, YHDP Drop-In (Waco, TX)

• Works with young adults (18-25) and their families in mental health, home, community and/or office settings.
• Provides case management, skills training and crisis intervention for young adults.
• Provides and coordinates life skills training to YHDP Dobey Drop-In Center consumers and works closely with the Navigation Team and other YHDP providers.
• Coordinates Drop-In Center programming, routinely working to secure appropriate community partners with the goal of providing a robust array of homelessness support services for young adults.
• Connects to the Heart of Texas Homeless Coalition’s Heart to Home Coordinated Entry system while also performing other necessary Coordinated Entry functions.
• Complete all documentation in an accurate and timely manner as shown in management reports.
• Refers families of consumers to appropriate social welfare and health agencies to obtain assistance as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Knowledge of and experience working with homeless young adults. 
• Ability to connect youth to appropriate community resources as well as establish and maintain working relationships with community partners. 
• Knowledge of emotional problems and treatment approaches as well as rehabilitation/skills training. 
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with consumers and colleagues. 
• Good work habits and organizational skills as well as excellent verbal/written communication skills. 
• Familiarity with computer operation. 
• Ability to learn about and implement trauma-informed care practices within the scope of work for the position. 
• Must have excellent clinical documentation skills.
• Ability to lift up to 30lbs.
• Ability to travel locally 5% of the time and transport clients.
• Must have and maintain a level of general health that permits the performance of the job duties and ability to maintain regular attendance as set forth in Center policies and procedures. 
• Level of general health permitting stooping, bending, climbing stairs and participating in moderately active recreational activities. 
• Physical ability to perform CPR and PMAB skills.

Benefits:
Heart of Texas Behavioral Health Network strives to offer competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

Employer paid Health Insurance, no copays, no deductibles, 0 cost most prescriptions*
Employer paid Dental Insurance
Employer paid Life Insurance
Employer Paid Short Term Disability
Employer Paid Employee Assistance Program
Payroll Direct Deposit
12 paid Holidays per year
Excellent 401-K Retirement Plan (Center will contribute 12% of employee earnings)**
              **Certain Requirements Apply**

Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) - begins after 3 months of full-time employment

Department: Klaras Center for Families
This is a full time position