About the Role
As a Children’s Case Manager, you will play an important role in helping youth with serious emotional challenges successfully achieve their treatment goals. This position works closely with children, families, schools, and treatment providers to ensure services are coordinated, progress is supported, and each child receives the care they need to thrive. Through collaboration, advocacy, and skill-building support, this role helps children and families navigate systems and build stability in everyday life.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide one-on-one support to children diagnosed with Serious Emotional Disturbance (SED)
Collaborate with clinicians and treatment teams to support individualized treatment goals
Monitor progress through psychosocial groups, collateral contacts, and wraparound meetings
Coordinate communication between families, schools, and service providers
Assist in identifying and maintaining eligibility for qualified services
Provide transportation to meet with clients in home, school, or community settings as appropriate
Complete required documentation, progress notes, and service records accurately and timely
Participate in crisis or on-call coverage as scheduled
Attend required meetings, trainings, and professional development activities
Perform additional duties as assigned
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in a Human Services field or four (4) years equivalent work experience
Valid Kansas driver’s license with favorable driving record
Background free of issues related to abuse or neglect
Ability to complete Case Management training within 6 months of employment
Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge of social service resources
Understanding of recovery-oriented care
Experience working with children or individuals with disabilities
Experience with program development or service coordination
Bilingual (Spanish preferred)
Core Competencies
Core Competencies
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Ability to collaborate with families, schools, and providers
Organizational and time management skills
Ability to motivate and advocate for children and families
Attention to detail and accuracy in documentation
Commitment to confidentiality and ethical practice
Technical Skills
Basic computer proficiency in Windows-based systems
Ability to complete documentation accurately and timely
Familiarity with electronic health records preferred
Work Style & Expectations
Ability to work independently and as part of a treatment team
Flexibility in community-based work environments
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
Professionalism, accountability, and integrity
Client Interaction & Environment
Ability to work with children experiencing emotional and behavioral challenges
Comfortable supporting families in home, school, and community environments
Ability to remain calm and supportive in challenging situations
Commitment to helping children build skills and confidence
About The Center for Counseling
At The Center for Counseling & Consultation, we are committed to cultivating help, hope, and healing across Central Kansas. Our Community Based Services team works alongside children and families to strengthen skills, increase stability, and improve long-term outcomes.
Additional Skills & Expectations
This position description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Duties and responsibilities may be modified as needed. The Center is an at-will employer and complies with all applicable employment laws.