School Based Community Case Manager

Job DetailsJob Location: McPherson, KS 67460Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Not SpecifiedTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: Nonprofit - Social ServicesLocation: McPherson County / Lindsborg, KS Schedule: Monday – Friday, day shift, full-time Pay: $24.15 / hour + Monthly Bonus Opportunities Are you passionate about helping kids thrive? Looking for a rewarding mental health career with predictable daytime hours and a supportive team? We are seeking a warm, dedicated School-Based Case Manager to support elementary through high school students within the Smoky Valley School District (USD 400). In this role, you’ll serve as a vital link between students, families, educators, and mental health resources—helping young people build resilience, overcome challenges, and succeed both in and out of the classroom. Why You’ll Love This Role Great Work-Life Balance: Work a predictable daytime Monday–Friday schedule that mirrors the local school calendar. Competitive Pay: Starting rate of $24.15/hour with additional monthly bonus opportunities. Meaningful Impact: Help children and teens develop life skills, navigate crises, and celebrate their personal strengths in a familiar, supportive environment. Key Responsibilities Student & Family Support: Deliver strengths-based, community-based case management in school settings. Help students build self-esteem, problem-solving abilities, and healthy coping mechanisms. Skill Building & Advocacy: Teach essential life and behavioral skills, empower parents with effective strategies, and connect families to vital community resources. School & Team Collaboration: Work closely with school counselors, teachers, and outpatient clinical staff to support treatment plans and coordinate care. Crisis Intervention: Provide calm, supportive crisis intervention when students experience acute distress, ensuring personal and environmental safety. Documentation & Compliance: Maintain timely, accurate clinical progress notes and service documentation within agency guidelines.   Qualifications Minimum Education: Either 4 years of equivalent work experience or bachelor’s degree Minimum Experience: Previous case management experience preferred. Past experience working with children helpful must be comfortable working with & setting boundaries with children that suffer from mental illness (ages 2-18)  ability to prioritize work appropriately and work independently  solid foundation of computers is required   requires some flexibility with schedule, as some days can vary based on the needs of the patients and organization must have valid driver’s license and be insurable through Prairie View insurance company must be able to pass extensive background checks.  The right candidate will be patient, organized, and have the motivation to provide caring and competent case management services to their assigned school based on the patient's treatment plan.   Benefits for FULL TIME Position: Affordable Blue Cross Blue Shield health insurance Retirement Plan (401k); match after 1 year of employment Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) accruals Company paid life and disability insurance Employee Assistance Program Delta Dental of Kansas Vision Direct Flexible Spending Account Health Savings Account with employer contribution Bereavement Leave Plus much more