Position Summary

The regional case manager will be responsible for planning, assigning, directing, reviewing, and evaluating resources, to develop and sustain individualized care plans for identified at-risk adolescents; coordinating community resources to provide for the optimal delivery of services for identified at-risk adolescents in the areas of education, mental health, juvenile justice, trauma, crisis response and, substance use in preparation for community integration, and living; coordinating with schools and educational entities to ensure progress toward educational achievement goals, graduation/certification/GED requirements and/or vocational skill acquisition; working in collaboration with regional mentors arranging services which meet the social, emotional, mental, and physical health needs and goals for identified at-risk adolescents; providing professional and technical assistance to Regional Mentors, addressing issues, resolving problems and making specific suggestions for action;  facilitating daily meetings with regional mentor to provide support and obtain progress reports for each case; providing daily reports to program leadership on the at-risk adolescents, including, progress toward goals and identifying/securing services for them and their families; assisting program leadership in preparing reports for program sponsors and other key stakeholders; and ensuring integrity and effectiveness of such services and compliance with federal and state rules and regulations.

• Plans, assigns, directs, reviews, and evaluates resources, to develop and sustain individualized care plans for identified at-risk adolescents
• Coordinates community resources to provide for the optimal delivery of services for identified at-risk adolescents in the areas of education, mental health, juvenile justice, trauma, crisis response and intervention, substance use in preparation for community integration, and living
• Coordinates with schools and educational entities to ensure progress toward educational achievement goals, graduation/certification/GED requirements and/or vocational skill acquisition
• Works in collaboration with regional mentors arranging services which meet the social, emotional, mental, and physical health needs and goals for identified at-risk adolescents
• Provides professional and technical assistance and training to Regional Mentors, addressing issues, resolving problems and making specific suggestions for action
• Facilitates daily meetings with regional mentor to provide support and obtain progress reports for each case
• Provides daily reports to Program leadership on the number of at-risk adolescents and progress toward identifying/securing services for them and their families
• Assists program leadership in preparing reports for program sponsors and other key stakeholders
• Ensures integrity and effectiveness of such services and compliance with federal and state rules and regulations; Intervenes as necessary in crisis situations, arranging for the necessary assessment and care of the at-risk youth and immediately reports any suspected high-risk behavior, abuse or neglect of youth

While this position is designated as remote, it is not a work-from-home position.  Regional Case Managers are not assigned an office on MSU’s campus; rather they are expected to meet with adolescents and their families, schools, and community agencies in/around the districts they are assigned to on a daily basis.

The position is an off-date position funded through September 30, 2027, with possibility of extension based on the successful achievement of work goals and the availability of grant funds.

Minimum Requirements

Knowledge equivalent to that which normally would be acquired by completing one to two years of college or associate's degree program in business, psychology, social work, criminal justice or in a related field; three to five years of related working experience in coordinating needs and services, collecting information and maintaining data collection and documentation database; preparing final reports and working with partnering agencies or departments; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated experience working in or with K-12 students/schools
• Experience in systems navigation, organization, management, and coordination of services for children, adolescents or families.
• Training in crisis intervention, risk assessment, threat assessment, and/or working with multidisciplinary teams, or behavioral assessment team(s)
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, coaching, and communication skills
• Demonstrated critical thinking and problem-solving skills

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, age, disability or protected veteran status.

Required Application Materials

Please submit a letter of interest, resume, and names and contact information for three professional references, with at least one from a current/former employer. 

Special Instructions

Applicants must apply through the MSU Human Resources careers website at http://careers.msu.edu/cw/en-us/listing/ and upload the requested documentation.  Review of applications received will not begin until the position closes.

Work Hours

STANDARD 8-5

Description of End Date

This is an off-dated position funded until 09/30/2027 with possible extension contingent upon funding renewal

Website

https://prevent2protect.msu.edu/about/

Remote Work Statement

MSU strives to provide a flexible work environment and this position has been designated as remote-friendly. Remote-friendly means some or all of the duties can be performed remotely as mutually agreed upon.

The Bidding Eligibility ends on 07/22/2025 at 11:55 PM