Child Case Manager

Center for Human Development, Inc. is seeking a full-time Child Case Manager to provide case management services to students K-12 in a school setting (schools include Imbler, Elgin and Union School Based Health Center, may also support CHD main clients as needed). Duties include supporting completion of intake packets with parents/guardians, facilitating groups, coaching and mentoring in pro-social activities, life skills, communication, problem solving, and behavioral management.

This position also functions as a resource brokerage and helps connect students and families to necessary resources within the community such as food, clothing, healthcare, and other identified needs.

The Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree with trainings in human development, human services or; a combination of at least three year's relevant work, education, training or experience in a mental health field with approval from Mental Health Director to qualify as a QMHA.
• Ability to understand and implement instructional methods while demonstrating flexibility, creativity and autonomy.
• Ability to maintain accurate and timely records.
• Ability to work with team, other professionals and lay persons.
• Willingness to learn through in-service and outside trainings.
• Knowledge of interviewing and counseling / treatment techniques.
• Knowledge of parenting skills / interventions.
• Knowledge of ADHD and other child behavior disorders.
• Good understanding of child development.
• Ability to apply behavior management skills.
• Familiarity with community resources for client and family needs.
• General demonstrated ability to cooperate, coordinate and accept supervision.
• Must possess a valid Oregon Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes, travel between business offices, and to attend required meeting and/or training.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS 181.536-181.537 and in accordance with OAR 407-007-0200-407-007-0370 and drug screening.

The Benefits:

Full-time position with attractive benefit package that includes medical, dental, vision, life/AD&D insurance, long-term disability insurance, excellent retirement benefit with generous contribution to 401k after orientation, Professional Development Plan, gym discounts, and more. Paid time off includes 1 day of sick time accrued each month, 1 day of vacation time accrued each month (increases with years of service), 10 paid holidays each year, and one month paid renewal leave every 7 years! Qualified as a NHSC loan repayment site.

The Area:

Tired of the rat race? La Grande, Oregon is a small town in Eastern Oregon that offers fresh air, a strong community presence, virtually no traffic, and lots of outdoor recreation in the surrounding Blue Mountains. Enjoy hiking, horseback and mountain bike trails, and ATV access at Mt. Emily Recreation Area, bird watching at Ladd Marsh, picnics along the Grande Ronde River, inland links style golf courses and more. Home of Eastern Oregon University.

To apply please visit our website https://www.chdinc.org/employment. Cover Letter REQUIRED with application.

If you need assistance please call 541-962-8881 or email hr@chdinc.org .

The Center for Human Development, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. We adhere to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, religion, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. We assure you that your opportunity for employment with CHD depends solely on your qualifications.