Case Manager Prevention Specialist

ROLE OVERVIEW

The Prevention Specialist / Case Manager provides both prevention education and mental health support to youth and families. Prevention services are delivered through evidence-based group programs in schools and community settings. Case management services include CPST/TBS interventions that address individualized needs, support daily functioning, and enhance stability. The position is trauma-informed and community-focused, requiring flexibility and strong collaboration.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND DUTIES

Prevention Responsibilities

• Plan and facilitate prevention programs (e.g., DINA, Life Skills, All Stars, Strengthening Families).

• Deliver services in classrooms, groups, or public settings.

• Collect and report outcomes per program and funder requirements.

• Tailor presentations and curriculum to match the needs of different age groups or audiences.

Case Management Responsibilities

• Complete needs assessments and develop individualized service plans.

• Provide CPST and TBS services in homes, schools, and community settings.

• Support skill development in emotional regulation, daily functioning, and symptom management.

• Link clients to natural supports, resources, and formal systems of care.

Collaboration and Community Engagement

• Work closely with school staff, therapists, and family members.

• Participate in community coalitions and planning initiatives.

• Coordinate services and communicate progress with stakeholders.

Documentation and Compliance

• Maintain accurate and timely documentation in the electronic health record.

• Ensure all records meet requirements for medical necessity, OhioMHAS, Medicaid, and funders.

• Submit reports, logs, evaluations, and outcome data as needed.

Professional Responsibilities

• Participate in agency and program-specific training.

• Attend supervision, staff meetings, and ongoing professional development.

• Adhere to agency policies, ethical standards, and confidentiality practices.

Framework Accountability

• Integrate Trauma Competence into all services, relationships, and planning.

• Apply Zero Suicide protocols in screenings, safety planning, and crisis intervention.

• Practice with integrity and uphold Unified Perspectives in all client and team interactions.

• Model and encourage the agency’s 7 core values – Love, Recognize, Respect, Security, Success, Responsibility and Personal Involvement.

• Performs duties as assigned by agency leadership.