Hybrid Child & Family Care Manager

at Paragon Behavioral Health Connections

• Job title: Child & Family Care Manager
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Mid level, Senior
• Salary: $26 - $31 per hour
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, La Junta, United States

About the role

• Child & Family Care Manager providing compassionate, family-centered care coordination and support services for children and families. Collaborating with clinicians to address needs in a community-based behavioral health model.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial screenings and gather information to identify family strengths, needs, and goals
• Collaborate with clinicians and families to develop and update individualized care plans that align with family-identified priorities
• Work in homes, schools, and community settings to directly support families in obtaining housing, food, childcare, educational/vocational opportunities, and access healthcare services
• Provide hands-on coaching for parenting strategies and youth skill building, reinforcing the family’s strengths while addressing challenges
• Actively participate in High Fidelity Wraparound training and apply wraparound principles, while also providing direct support and intervention beyond facilitation
• Support families in navigating systems such as schools, social services, child welfare, juvenile justice, and healthcare
• Collaborate with clinicians, educators, healthcare providers, and other community partners to ensure integrated, holistic care
• Provide ongoing follow-up, monitor progress toward goals, and adapt care plans based on evolving family needs
• Maintain accurate documentation and uphold the highest standards of ethics, confidentiality, and cultural responsiveness
• Promote family empowerment by facilitating advocacy, resource navigation, and capacity-building
• Demonstrate flexibility and adaptability in supporting families across diverse community settings

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Psychology, Human Services, or related field (required)
• Prior experience in care coordination, case management, or working with children, youth, and families preferred
• Training: Will receive specialized training and coaching in High Fidelity Wraparound upon hire
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and willingness to travel to homes and community settings
• Bilingual (Spanish) preferred, depending on location

Benefits

• Paid health, dental, vision, life, short- and long-term disability insurance
• Flexible work hours
• Discretionary Time Off (DTO)
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Professional development support, including Wraparound training
• Referral bonuses