Youth Case Manager (Mental Health Care Coordination)

Description

Individuals with teaching experience (especially handling kids with mental health diagnoses) are welcome to apply!

A Little About Us:

Potomac Community Services has been serving individuals with mental health needs in person and in community for almost 25 years! Literally meeting people where they are and working alongside them, has developed our passion for true, client led community work helping people achieve their goals and achieve sustainable independence.

About the Job:

Let's start by saying we want to hear from you! Below is an accurate description of the job for hire but with limited space, it isn't exhaustive. If you have questions about other considerations, please don't hesitate to contact us!

The role of a Mental Health Care Coordinator is to work with youth (ages 0-21 w/ mental health diagnosis) and their caregivers to identify needs and goals that will strengthen the family and the youth's future. Areas of focus include education, mental health, somatic health, economic needs, and positive social development. Youth and families are met with weekly/bi-weekly on average and work towards these goals together in the community where the needs are as well as in the family home itself. Staff transport clients when needed to make sure important connections to community resources are successful. The combined efforts of the care coordinator and the informed, client led approach, deliver some of the best outcomes in the field of human service work. It's challenging work for sure, but the outcomes and rewards of changing generational cycles and improving the quality of lives in our communities outshines everything else.

Our Commitment to Diversity:

At Potomac Community Services, we embrace workplace diversity. We believe that diversity drives richer insights, fuels innovation, and creates better outcomes. We are committed to attracting and developing an engaged and inclusive workforce. Team members from diverse backgrounds and unique perspectives are crucial to the Potomac Community Services mission of influencing generations. Individuals seeking career opportunities at Potomac Community Services are considered without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, marital status, ancestry, physical or mental disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or any other protected status under all applicable laws, regulations, and ordinances.

Our Commitment to Staff Development:

• 12-week comprehensive mentor-based training period
• Ongoing, scheduled supervisor and clinical support/ feedback sessions
• Internal job growth opportunities in leadership and diverse programming
• Both annual in-service and paid outside training opportunities
• Tuition re-imbursement and intern opportunities for related degrees

Our Intentional Culture:

• Core value focused team
• Genuinely strength-based approach (both with clients and staff)
• Fun and positive team energy through shared collaboration and activities
• Commitment to authentic opportunities for individual success
• Long term, big picture career interest in staff growth
• Outcome focused approach in helping others
• Compassionate dedication to team health and resilience

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,448.00 - $50,232.00 - (depending on applicant's experience and education - could be more if master's degree holder)

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Perks:

• Casual Dress Code (company provides shirts/uniform)

Requirements

• Minimum of 4-year degree (related human service degree preferred but not required)
• Minimum of 1 year youth (working directly with youth under 18) REQUIRED. Volunteer/internship experience may be counted.
• Valid Driver's License for past 5 years

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hagerstown, MD 21740: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Schedule:

• Day Shift (Required) - but will require some early evenings: 5-7 p.m. (at least 3 times a week)

Work Location:

• In person
• First few weeks of training will be in our Hagerstown office (Required). Stipend would be provided - to be further discussed upon hire.

Other requirements:

• Creative and compassionate attitude
• Empathy resilience and open mindedness
• Interest in working both with children and their parents
• Strong communication and collaborative skills
• Eagerness to learn and grow professionally