Case Manager for Student Support

The University of Utah seeks a highly organized and motivated professional to work as a Case Manager for Student Support within the Office of the Dean of Students. The Case Manager for Student Support reports directly to the Associate Director for Student Support.

Within the Office of the Dean of Students (ODOS), the Student Support team focuses on the wellbeing and safety of individuals within campus community by taking reports, gathering information, and communicating with students, staff, and faculty. The Student Support team contributes to overall student persistence through intervention, coaching, support, and referrals to appropriate on and off-campus resources. Throughout this process, students are provided with wrap-around services and case management that supports their academic and personal efforts.

Specifically, the Case Manager for Student Support assists students who may be in distress or managing extenuating circumstances. Additionally, the Case Manager for Student Support may utilize, skill building, behavioral coaching, conflict resolution, as well as provide guidance on various University processes and policies. Working in collaboration with the University Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT), the Case Manager for Student Support will also directly and proactively engage with students of concern for needed support and intervention.

 

• Provide a continuum of case management for Student Support cases including: assessment, planning, collaboration, implementation, monitoring, follow-up, and evaluating multi-faceted, potentially high-risk, and complex situations.
• Respond to communications from concerned campus and community members regarding new and existing reports.
• Gather and report relevant information on cases by conducting interviews, searching electronic databases, and searching social media sites.
• Meet with students and otherwise engage with them through various means to evaluate issues of concern and to provide information, guidance, and support as appropriate to the situation.
• Utilize NaBITA’s risk rubric to identify concerning behavior and implement appropriate interventions
• Document actions taken for current cases.
• Track trends or changes in student behavior and assess for ongoing interventions.
• Assist students with social service needs including referral to campus and community resources.
• Effectively collaborate and coordinate with other University personnel, healthcare providers, public safety officers, government agencies, and family members when responding to students in distress.
• Understand, apply, and communicate applicable University policies (e.g., withdrawals,
  leaves of absence, student rights, etc.) with students and other stakeholders.
• Outreach/Education:
  • Participate in outreach efforts to the University community regarding student behavioral issues, intervention strategies, and current national/institutional trends and
    best practices in behavioral intervention.
  • Facilitate trainings and presentations on topics that include, but are not limited to identifying concerning behaviors, reporting, and appropriate intervention with distressed students.
  • Presentations are often co-presented with a campus partner (e.g., Counseling Center, Campus Police, Student Accountability, etc.).
• Record Keeping and Documentation:
• • Create, update, and maintain accurate and timely case notes.
  • Utilize Symplicity’s Advocate software to document incoming and outgoing communications including behavioral reports, requests for campus resources, meeting notes, document collection, and action logs.
  • As needed, participate in the Behavioral Intervention Team (BIT) and assigned action items from BIT.
  • Contribute to relevant sections of the annual reports, and present requested data (e.g., trends, gaps in service, etc.) to University stakeholders.
  • Ensure that information management procedures comply with federal and state requirements
    and University policies (FERPA, Clery, etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required, with preference for master’s degree or professional experience equating to a graduate degree in one of the following areas: student development, higher education administration, public administration, social sciences, human resources, or related discipline
• Four to six years of related work experience
• Strong written and oral communication skills conflict resolution skills
• Ability to work with other professionals who represent a variety of disciplines including but not limited to: law enforcement, faculty, staff, and community partners
• Ability to prioritize and work autonomously in a high-traffic environment
• Ability to speak in front of audiences of varying compositions and sizes
• Experience working with sensitive and confidential information

Preferences:

• Working knowledge of behavioral intervention and risk assessment best practices.
• Knowledge of applicable laws and regulations regarding student and employee policies and privacy of records (Title IX, Clery Act, FERPA, etc.)
• Experience working with campus and community resources
• Experience with development and coordination of educational programming.
• Working knowledge of behavioral intervention and risk assessment programs and best practices.
• Experience working with campus resources (counseling centers, victim advocacy, academic advising, financial aid, campus police, registrar, etc.)
• One or more years of experience in case management.

Pay Rate Range:  $57,000 - $61,000

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