School Based Care Navigator

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS :

• Work with clients and families to gather and complete NOMs questionnaires and gather other relevant data at intake.
• Submit NOMs data for database entry in a timely manner.
• Complete required client documentation at intake.
• Maintain and update client's treatment plan and other paperwork as needed/appropriate
• Collaborate with other team members regularly.
• Assure that patient information is communicated to key staff prior to and after appointments.
• Confirm that patient has all required information to complete next steps in treatment
• Facilitate collateral communication between patients, support staff, direct care providers, and various school and community providers to assist patients in meeting all health-related goals.
• Active and timely participation in all administrative and treatment team meetings for purpose of case review, case assignments, and individual planning. Care Navigators' caseloads shall be assigned and monitored by appropriate team leaders.
• Documentation is timely, current, and accurately reflects the services being provided and the patient's response to those services.
• Act as an advocate for children/youth and families. This includes identifying gaps and developing proposals for meeting identified needs and accessing needed resources and services.
• Maintain collaborative relationships between agency departments and community resources. Participate in internal and external networking activities designed to increase the likelihood of meeting the client and family's identified needs.
• Complete required training for position.
• Respect and demonstrate ability to maintain client confidentiality.
• Act as an ambassador of Family Service and Guidance Center in the community setting.
• Support and actively promote the vision and mission of Family Service and Guidance Center and the philosophy of the strengths perspective.
• Other duties as necessary or required for the fulfillment of the CCBHC program, SAMHSA grant, or other strategic initiatives.

MINIMUM QUALIFIATIONS :

• Bachelor's Degree in human services field or be equivalently qualified by work experience or a combination of work experience and education.
• Familiarity with the Community Mental Health System in Kansas and admissions preferred.
• Experience working with children and families preferred.
• Experience with interviewing and the intake process preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

• Effective communication skills (verbal and written)
• Customer focused (internal and external)
• Team oriented and ability to get along with others.
• Excellent listening skills
• Accountability
• Reliability
• Trust/Integrity
• Demonstrates Adaptability/Flexibility
• Developed Time Management Skills
• Developed Organizational Skills
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite with ability to learn other software programs as necessary including Electronic Medical Record (EMR)
• Relationship building
• Problem Solving
• Attention to detail and accuracy in work
• Ability to be collaborative
• Open to learning and accepting feedback
• Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and confidentiality
• Strengths based
• Family centered
• Community based
• Culturally respectful

PHYSCIAL DEMANDS
N (Not Applicable) Activity is not applicable to this position.
O (Occasionally) Position requires this activity up to 33% of the time (0 - 2.5+ hrs/day)
F (Frequently) Position requires this activity from 33% - 66% of the time (2.5 - 5.5+ hrs/day)
C (Constantly) Position requires this activity more than 66% of the time (5.5+ hrs/day)
Physical Demands Lift/Carry
Stand (F) 10 lbs. or less (O)
Walk (F) 11 - 20 lbs. (O)
Sit (F) 21 - 50 lbs. (O)
Manually Manipulate (O) 51 - 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Outward (O) Over 100 lbs. (N)
Reach Above Shoulder (O)
Climb (O) Push/Pull
Crawl (O) 12 lbs. or less (O)
Squat or Kneel (O) 26- 40 lbs. (O)
Bend (O) 41 - 100 lbs. (O)
Other Physical Requirements:
Must have sufficient ambulatory capabilities to work with children and adolescents in the office setting. Position may require the ability to use physical holding (MAB) with children and adolescents exhibiting out of control behaviors.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
Office/desk work. Frequent interruptions are expected.