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LIFE MANAGEMENT CENTER OF NORTHWEST FLORIDA, INC.
JOB DESCRIPTION

DATE ESTABLISHED; 09/05/2018 DATE REVIEWED: 02/05/2020

DATE REVISED: 02/05/2020 DATE APPROVED: 02/05/2020

TITLE OF POSITION: Children’s Community Action Team (CAT) Case Manager

POSITION NUMBER: 23-08

PROGRAM: Bay Child

COMPONENT: Children’s Community Action Team

MINIMUM TRAINING, CREDENTIALS AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university, with major course work in the areas of psychology, social work, health education or a related human services field and a minimum of one year of full time or equivalent experience working with children who have serious emotional disturbance, or a minimum of a baccalaureate degree from an accredited university and at least three years full-time or equivalent experience in working with children who have serious emotional disturbance. Must have a valid Florida driver’s license and meet all Center requirements for vehicle operations and transportation of clients in Center and non-Center vehicles.

Completion of Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation and Basic First Aid training (within six months of hiring). Completion of Substance and Mental Health (Florida Department of Children and
Families) ADM approved case management training (within six months of hiring).

Compliance with minimum standards for screening of mental health personnel as contained in F.S.
394.4572.

SUPERVISOR: CAT Team Leader

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: None

WAGE AND HOUR STATUS: Non-exempt: X

DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: *

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: (Essential functions of this position are listed below. The position also includes additional functions as needed and/or assigned by supervisor.)

1. Complete comprehensive assessment of individual youth strengths and needs. Include review of family factors important to successful youth functioning.

2. Complete service plans and reviews that address both youth and family factors. Assist with the implementation of the service plan with emphasis on helping family members achieve autonomy in meeting youth and family needs.

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

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3. Assist families with establishing a natural support system that provides ongoing support during and post program participation.

4. Facilitate service access and provide linkage and coordination.

5. Monitor service delivery, provide continuing assessment of youth/family needs and update service plans as needs evolve.

6. With other team members, provide support and education to family members to help them become knowledgeable about mental illness, collaborate in the treatment process, and assist in their family member’s progress.

7. Participate in the development of the comprehensive treatment plan for each person served at treatment planning meetings.

8. Regularly attend organizational staff meetings to assess client status and progress, to coordinate treatment activities, and to develop treatment solutions to problems other staffs are having.

9. Participate in staff training regarding skill development basic to the treatment of youth with Severe Emotional Disturbance and young adults with Severe and Persistent Mental
Illness.

OTHER ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

1. Travel required between clinics and other sites including homes, schools and community locations where clients are served.

2. Maintain after hours’ availability as required by the needs of the clients and as directed by the Team Leader.

• Physical & Other Requirements:

Activity Expectation

Standing Minimal Moderate Frequent

Sitting Minimal Moderate Frequent

Driving vehicles Minimal Moderate Frequent

Lifting and/or Carrying Minimal Moderate Frequent

Bending and/or Stooping Minimal Moderate Frequent

Climbing Stairs and/or Ladders Minimal Moderate Frequent

Walking or Moving (between offices, other facilities, etc.) Minimal Moderate Frequent

Other (lift above waist/reaching etc., please explain)
N/A Minimal Moderate Frequent

Speaking: Yes No
Hearing: Yes No
Reading Comprehension: Yes No

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

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Repetitive motion with hands, wrists, arms Yes No

(e.g keyboard, typing, handwriting, etc.)

Ability to lift and carry up to 10 pounds. Yes No

Ability to handle stressful situations: Minimal Moderate Frequent

Infrequent Occasional Frequent N/A*

Travel Same Day

Travel Overnight

Overtime (Non-Exempt only)

Holidays/Weekends

Shift Work (PMs/Midnights)

Copy received by:

_____________________________________ Date: ___________________________

*Expectations regarding quality and quantity of work are further delineated in the criteria-based performance appraisal.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $35,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Panama City, FL 32405: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social work: 1 year (Preferred)

Work Location: One location

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