Case Manager (Youth Residential Center)

This position offers a $1,500 sign on bonus to be paid on a schedule throughout the first year of employment!

About Us

Family Centered Services of Alaska (FCSA) is a nonprofit 501 (c) (3) corporation founded in 1989. The original founders of the organization were Fairbanks Alaska community members with a diverse range of professional backgrounds committed to helping children with a wide spectrum of behavioral health issues and mental illness. Today, FCSA is a large diverse organization with over 100 employees providing services in the Fairbanks area, Mat-Su Valley, and surrounding communities. FCSA provides services ranging from outpatient services, residential treatment care, educational support, and daytime child-care.

Family Centered Services of Alaska Benefits:

Family Centered Services of Alaska provides on the job training, career advancement opportunities, and tuition reimbursement for employees looking to further their education in behavioral health related fields. FCSA offers a full benefits package including paid time off, medical & dental insurance, vision reimbursement, life & disability insurance, and a generous retirement plan. Employees of FCSA are eligible to enroll their children in FCSA’s Smart Start Learning Center for daytime child-care at a discount (contingent upon learning center availability).

AS a nonprofit organization, FCSA is tax exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Employees working for Family Centered Services of Alaska qualify for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) for federal student loans. For more information on how to qualify, please visit https://studentaid.gov/manage-loans/forgiveness-cancellation/public-service#pslf-process

About the Job

This position offers a $1,500 sign on bonus to be paid on a schedule throughout the first year of employment!

Family Centered Services of Alaska is searching for a Case Manager to work with students in our Youth Residential Treatment Center, ages 12-18.

The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating necessary services for FCSA clients, including arranging for after-care services at discharge. Oversees the direct service delivery of client milieu. Act as liaison between client, family, and community agencies, and assures a safe learning environment for the adolescents.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED equitant AND two years working with adolescents in the mental health setting required or Bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, guidance and counseling, sociology, or other human service field. Equivalent work experience may be substituted.

• Primary seeking applicants who are currently living in our local area.
• Must be the minimum age requirement of 21 yrs.
• Hight School diploma or GED, and two years working with adolescents in a mental health setting required or Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in psychology, social work, justice, guidance and counseling, Sociology, education, nursing, or other human service field preferred.
• Must be competent in the use of computer word processing software (Microsoft Office suite – especially Word and Excel); ability to navigate computerized records management systems (i.e., PowerSchool, GoalView, and CT1). At least one year’s secretarial experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of standard office procedures, practices, and equipment, as well as general knowledge of English, spelling, punctuation, grammar, and basic math are required.
• Good oral and written communication skills are required.
• Must have ability to interact with others in a courteous and tactful manner, to meet deadlines, to flexibly prioritize work as needed, and to maintain confidentiality of records and oral information.
• Physical ability to employ Verbal and Physical aggression control techniques after being certified. (Ability to physically restrain adolescent clients). This may require ability to bend knees, extend arms and shoulders and other physical movements necessary to safely restrain a client.
• Knowledge of Alaska's child care regulations.
• Current Alaska driver's license, good driving record, vehicle insurance (if applicable)
• Freedom from criminal convictions that may, in the judgment of FCSA management, adversely affect the employee's ability to work safely with children, contingent on a fingerprint and/or records check.

This position is a driving position. Applicants will be required to submit a driving record if selected for the position.

All applicants must be at least 21 years of age due to State of AK regulations and must pass a State of AK Background Check.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.75 - $22.01 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Application Question(s):

• Do you currently live in the state of AK, our local area?
• Are you a minimum of 21 years of age?
• Are you available Monday- Friday 8-5pm?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Required)

Experience:

• Case Management or related: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)
• Bachelors Degree in related field? (Preferred)

Work Location: In person