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Advocacy and Care Case Management

The Case Manager- Advocacy and Care provides comprehensive student support through non-clinical case management, crisis response, advocacy, and resource coordination; develops individualized care plans; facilitates access to campus and community resources; maintains case documentation; provides outreach and consultation; collaborates with multidisciplinary partners to support student well-being, safety, retention, and success.

• Deliver assistance, advocacy, support, and consultation to students experiencing a broad range of complex behavioral, psychological, social, academic, financial, housing, and personal challenges
• Provide comprehensive, non-clinical case management for students experiencing distress, crisis, or significant barriers to success by conducting needs assessments, developing holistic care plans, and referring and coordinating services to ensure successful access to care
• Serve as a central point of coordination by assisting students in navigating University policies, procedures, offices, and systems; reduce barriers to access; advocate on behalf of students when appropriate; promote informed decision-making and self-advocacy
• Provide ongoing coordination and follow-up during and after a student crisis or significant student concern; ensure continuity of care and successful connection to resources; monitor student progress toward established care goals; evaluate the effectiveness of interventions; encourage engagement with recommended treatment and support services; modify care plans as student needs evolve
• Develop, evaluate, facilitate, and implement initiatives, events, programs, and services that promote student wellness and address student care needs; coordinate specialized student support initiatives, including respondent support services, emergency funding assistance, basic needs programs, and other targeted intervention efforts
• Conduct initial assessments of students in person, by phone, electronically, or through referrals to determine immediate needs, level of risk, and appropriate interventions; implement safety planning and coordinate emergency response when warranted
• Respond to students experiencing crisis or elevated levels of concern by providing consultation, intervention, de-escalation, and coordinated response in collaboration with campus and community partners; serve as an on-call first responder to crisis or emergency incidents
• Coordinate multidisciplinary responses by collaborating with Counseling Services, Student Conduct, Title IX, Disability Services, Academic Affairs, Housing and Residence Life, Campus Safety, Health Services, Financial Aid, faculty, staff, and community providers to promote student well-being and success
• Support the Office of Student Conduct with student and student organization case management, including academic integrity and Title IX referrals; use documentation to support formal investigation processes; communicate with parents/guardians, families, or designated emergency contacts, as appropriate
• Complete documentation and maintain records of student cases in a case management application; ensure compliance with applicable privacy regulations, institutional policies, and professional standards for recordkeeping
• Maintain current knowledge of campus resources, community services, behavioral intervention practices, crisis response protocols, higher education trends, investigation processes, and applicable federal, state, and institutional policies to provide informed guidance and referrals
• Provide post-hospitalization support by developing return-to-campus plans; facilitate academic advocacy; coordinate ongoing support to promote successful transition and student retention
• Provide consultation and outreach to faculty, staff, students, and campus partners; educate the campus community on recognizing signs of distress, referral pathways, crisis response procedures, and available support resources
• Collect, analyze, and interpret case management data, utilization trends, student outcomes, and performance metrics to assess program effectiveness; identify emerging student needs and systemic barriers; inform strategic planning; recommend continuous process and service improvements that enhance equity, accessibility, and student success
• May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management

Level:

– Advanced Professional

Base Description:

– Completes activities, tasks, and/or projects of a functional nature.

Level Summary:

– Demonstrates proficient and comprehensive knowledge of defined skill areas/applications. Applies knowledge of principles, practices, and procedures of a particular field to decision-making and problem–solving. Works under minimum supervision on varied and sometimes difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor or subject matter experts on unusual matters. May lead others or a team in completion of complex assignments. Interprets and communicates information clearly, accurately, and persuasively. Researches and tries new approaches when solving difficult or novel problems.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

– Indirect supervisor or mentor for other full–time employees
– May serve as direct supervisor for part–time, student, and/or temporary workers, volunteers, or a full–time employee

Fiscal Responsibilities:

– May validate and pay invoices
– May monitor/track budgets and funding

Problem Solving:

– Encounters generally routine problems with progressively more complex and/or varied problems
– Typically follows recommended course of action and procedures to resolve problems
– May apply specialized knowledge and skills to resolve complex and/or varied problems, with supervisor oversight
– Researches and tries new approaches when solving problems

Independence of Action:

– Works with minimal supervision on more difficult work assignments, conferring with supervisor on unusual matters
– Follows precedents and procedures
– May set priorities and organize work within general guidelines established by supervisor

Communication and Collaboration:

– Communicates internally and externally within working unit and the University
– May communicate with external audiences for business purposes
– Promotes open communication in a manner that builds relationships among team members
– Applies appropriate strategies for managing conflict; negotiate reasonable compromises; propose and evaluate possible solutions
– Interprets and communicates information, ideas and instructions clearly, accurately and persuasively both verbally and in written materials intended for distribution

• Comp Grade – 9
• Minimum – $59,580.00
• MidPoint – $72,936.00
• Maximum – $86,400.00

• Community engagement
• Consulting
• Counseling
• Crisis intervention
• Crisis management
• Customer advocacy
• Database management
• Document management
• Networking
• Presentation Skills
• Records management