Young Adult Mental Health Case Manager (Bucks County) at Access Services

TheTransition to Independence Process (TIP)Programuses an evidence-based model to support transition-age young adults ages 16-26 years oldto achieve their vision of a successful future. A Young Adult Mental Health Case Manager is also known at Access by the name, "TIP Facilitator". TIP Facilitators support young adults as they develop life skills, connect to resources, and build overall independence in reaching their chosen goals. TIPisn’ttraditional case management –it’sastrength-based, person-centered, and youth-driven approachto mental health support. Your role is toempower young adultin setting and achieving goals, provideinthemoment coaching, andfacilitateproblem-solving processes. As a Young Adult Mental Health Case Manager, you will: Deliver community-based services daily by driving to and meeting with young adults in their homes and community locations across Bucks County. Engage youth using the TIP Model to build overall independence across five key domains:(Education; Employment & Career; Living Situation; Community Life Functioning; Personal Effectiveness & Wellbeing). Buildauthentic, trustingrelationships with Supportyoung peoplein creating and following their Futures Plan – which is a personalized roadmap of goals. Attend and advocatealongside ofyoung adults in multi-system meetings and collaborate with other key players including families, schools, employers, and community partners. Plan andparticipateingroup eventsthat promote connection, life skills, and fun! Complete documentation and meet billable hourrequirementsin alignment with program and regulatory standards. Participatein case management reviews, on-call rotation, and weekly team meetings. Represent the TIP Program through outreach and community engagement efforts. Why Join Our Team? TIP is rapidly expanding and our goal is to meet the growing mental health needs of the transition-age young adult population. Supportive team environment of people who are passionate about positively impacting their community. Smaller caseload sizes allow you to spend more meaningful time with individuals. Initial and ongoing training in the nationally-recognized, evidence-based TIP Model by a Certified Site-Based Trainer. Work Schedule: Office hours: 9-5, with some evenings and weekends, flexible schedule as long as able to meet caseload needs and billablerequirements. On Call rotationisrequiredonceevery4-5 weeks. Requirements Qualifications of a Young Adult Mental Health Case Manager: Education: Bachelor’s degreein social work, psychology, criminal justice, ora relatedhuman services field (required). Experience: Work or internship experience within mental health and community based human services is preferred. Willingness and ability totravel andtransportingyouth throughout the community (required) Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Strong communication, organization, and creative problem-solving skills. Ability to work both independently and as a part of a collaborative, strengths-focused team. Knowledge of various mental health diagnoses & disabilities. High emotional intelligence and self-awareness of your impact on others Ability to utilize engagement strategies to support youth and young adults with diverse mental health diagnoses, developmental needs, and varying abilities, including individuals with Level 1 and 2 Autism Spectrum Disorder. Ability to create and implement group event ideas for youth ranging from simple to complex and implement them. recreational, skill building, and community or peer connection Other: Maintain regular and predictable attendance, and work scheduled overtime, or be available for unplanned overtime as necessary, to meet program needs. This job requires full-time, on-site presence due to the nature of the role and responsibilities, with no remote or hybrid work schedule options. This position requires the ability to travel during a normal workday to successfully carry out responsibilities. Therefore, employees will need to drive their personal vehicle and/or an agency owned vehicle to meet these expectations. Employees are expected to always drive safely, to meet eligibility criteria in Motor Vehicle Policy, and to successfully pass the agency’s substance abuse screening at any time during employment. Driving Requirements: A valid US driver’s license for at least two years, not including time with permit. No serious traffic convictions within the past three years. (Serious convictions include, but are not limited to, DUI, reckless driving, leaving the scene of an accident, or three or more traffic violations and/or at-fault accidents within that period). Access to a reliable vehicle during work hours. Vehicle must have valid registration and inspection stickers. Valid auto insurance. You will be asked to provide proof that you are a covered driver on the policy. Essential Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Work in program sites and the community routinely providing direct care and/or support with individual(s). Stand, sit or run by self, or to provide proper care and supervision with an individual. Able to move and stay with an individual to keep them safe, both in home environment and community, both at near and far distances, even when an individual may struggle to meet identified expectations. Able to assist an individual who has fallen, regardless of weight or size. Walk, climb stairs by self, or to provide direct care and/or support. Work in a standard office environment and utilize desktop computer equipment on a daily basis. Able to lift or move items associated with sedentary work and light work (exert up to 20 lbs.) What we offer: Pay: $20.00-21.00/hour, with opportunity for increases based on performance, education, and growth. Opportunity to earn performance-based incentives On-call rotation stipend ($175/week) Work laptop and cell phone provided 20 Days PTO (vacation, sick days), 7 paid holidays, and 2 floating holidays; Catastrophic Sick Leave. Company Paid Life Insurance, and Short/Long Term Disability. Employee Assistance Program Referral Bonuses up to $750 per hire. Access Services is an Equal Opportunity Employer. #J-18808-Ljbffr University of Delaware