Behavioral Case Manager

ABOUT US

Advanced Crisis Solutions is passionate about helping people. ACS believes in a high level of integrity, fidelity, and person-first language while treating people with dignity and respect. ACS considers our employees to be our greatest assets. We are about our people. The ACS culture is about growth, learning, education, feedback, and empowerment! We aim to collaborate with like-minded providers to maximize our impact on and within the community. It is our mission to disseminate the science of applied behavior analysis and teach progressive ways of thinking about people with disabilities.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Advanced Crisis Solutions’ (ACS) Behavioral Case Manager (CM) partners with regional center consumers, residential providers, and families as they work towards improving consumer quality of life and behavioral stability. The CM will be the main point of contact between ACS, Far Northern Regional Center, and other outside agencies working with the consumer. This person will support ACS staff, residential provider staff, and families with behavioral training, behavior plan implementation, communication regarding plan changes, etc. This person will also attend consumer meetings, such as Interdisciplinary Team meetings and telemedical appointments.

The responsibilities of this position consist of office work including but not limited to: heading professional communication for assigned cases, creating training documents, running client-specific meetings, training residential providers and families, and teaching behavioral skills. The CM will also assist with creating behavioral programs and interventions, continuously reviewing ACS shift reports and daily client interaction, streamlining data collection methods, and collecting and summarizing data. Other CM responsibilities include preparing and planning the details of consumer placement transitions, maintaining positive relationships and communication with client families and providers, supporting and mentoring ACS direct support staff and clinical team, and taking a positive leadership role within the company. The CM will occasionally be needed to perform Professional Crisis Management physical interventions with consumers displaying crisis behavior such as aggression toward others.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS STATEMENT

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable Accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

In general, the Behavioral Case Manager (CM) position is the glue that connects all of the client services together. They are responsible for ensuring the provider and client services do not break down as the CM has an in-depth understanding of the client, the provider, and the ACS resources available if quick emergency responses are needed. CM’s have a large role in summarizing client information, developing client and staff training documents, and facilitating staff training. They also take a lead role in increasing the client's access to preferred activities and reinforcement (outings, money, people, food, cigarettes, etc.) by navigating through all the road bumps that create barriers for the client to simply get access to what they want.

We provide company training once a month. Every other month we get together and do fun activities such as Bocce Ball, Axe throwing, River rafting, Hiking, and many more!

REQUIREMENTS

• Must be 18 years of age or older
• Must possess a Bachelor's Degree or Master's Degree
• Must pass Professional Crisis Management - Practitioner 2 coursework provided by ACS within 60 days of employment
• Must complete a 40-hour online behavior technician course within 6 months of employment
• Must pass a fingerprint clearance and sign a criminal record statement
• Must pass a health screening exam and have reliable transportation
• Must possess or be able to obtain CPR and First Aid training within the first two weeks of employment

PREFERRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• Degree in Applied Behavior Analysis, Psychology, Education, Social Work, or Philosophy.
• 2 years of experience working in schools or facilities with children and adults with developmental disabilities.
• Prior experience in implementing behavior programs and managing crisis behavior.
• Current Professional Crisis Management certification and/or previous experience with crisis management programs.

WORK SCHEDULE

Monday - Friday 9am – 5pm

(Will need to work some weekends and evening hours on a case-by-case basis.)

PAY SCALE AND COMPENSATION

Bachelor Level: $24/HR-$27/HR

Masters Level: $28/HR-$31/HR

BENEFITS

Advanced Crisis Solutions offers comprehensive benefits to all eligible employees. Benefits include:

• PTO
• Mileage Reimbursement per client
• 401(k) and 401(k) matching up to 3%
• Group Medical Benefits with Vision and Dental,
• Career Opportunities,
• Annual Education and CEU Allowances
• Free Company SWAG - Hats, Shirts, Hoodies
• Free Legal Support
• Tuition assistance, clinical supervision, and clinical hours (if seeking BCBA certification)

Website: www.advancedcrisissolutions.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $24.00 - $32.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you able to pass fingerprints and a background check?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Anderson, CA: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person