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Youth Diversion Case Manager Classification:

Independent contractor, Form 1099. Not an employee of Murchison Consulting Group, LLC.

Reports to:

Program Supervisor, Murchison Consulting Group, LLC Delivery mode: Virtual. All student sessions are conducted by secure video conference.

Students served:

Ages 7 to 17 Service area: North Harris County, concentrated in the Spring, Aldine, and Klein ISD corridors Service calendar: 44 weeks. 36 instructional weeks plus an 8 week summer intensive.

POSITION SUMMARY

Murchison Consulting Group is seeking a Youth Diversion Case Manager to carry a virtual caseload of students who are struggling academically, behaviorally, or emotionally and are at risk of disengaging from school. This is a direct service role. You will meet students on a consistent weekly schedule, hold them and their families to a plan, and document the work to the standard a government funded program requires. You are also responsible for filling your own caseload. That work happens inside the same weekly hours as your student sessions, mostly through the families you are already serving. As your caseload fills, more of your week goes to direct service. This is a contractor engagement, not a job. You control your method and your schedule inside the program service window. We control the outcomes and the documentation standard.

COMPENSATION

$30.00 per hour for a master degree or an active Texas LPC license $25.00 per hour for a certified Community Health Worker, a Qualified Mental Health Professional, or a bachelor degree Up to 15 hours per week, covering both direct student service and caseload building Payment is issued on submitted and approved time records through the Murchison Consulting Group contractor payment cycle Building your caseload is part of the role, not additional work outside it. Both activities are performed inside the same 15 hour weekly commitment. As your caseload fills, the balance shifts toward direct student service.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES

Student case management, virtual Carry an assigned caseload of students ages 7 to 17 referred into the program Deliver a minimum of two documented contacts per week for every assigned student Conduct individual and small group virtual sessions using motivational interviewing, restorative practice, and trauma informed approaches Develop an individualized intervention plan for each assigned student within 30 days of intake and review it quarterly Coordinate with families on academic recovery, behavior, and school engagement goals Plan and deliver two parent training sessions each year for the families on your caseload Recognize higher acuity need and route escalation through the Program Supervisor. Contractors do not make independent referrals to outside providers. Maintain student contact continuity across the school year and the summer intensive Building your caseload You are responsible for filling your own caseload to its assigned maximum and keeping it full. Identify eligible siblings and other children ages 7 to 17 in the households of students already enrolled, and complete their intake Ask enrolled families for referrals to other families whose children are struggling, and support those families in submitting a referral directly Engage families through community organizations, faith based partners, county programs, and multi service centers as opportunities arise Follow the program consent sequence without exception. Where a third party refers a student, that party obtains a signed release first, and only then does family contact information transfer to Murchison Consulting Group. Never initiate first contact with a family that has not either been referred through the consent sequence or come forward on its own Lead every conversation with student support and engagement. Do not lead with attendance or truancy language. Document caseload building contact with enrolled households as family engagement coordination in the record of the enrolled student Documentation and compliance Enter session notes in the program system of record within 24 hours of every student contact Submit accurate time records on the contractor payroll cycle Supply data inputs for monthly progress reports and quarterly outcome reports on the schedule set by the Program Supervisor Attend a weekly supervision check in with the Program Supervisor Complete five online professional development sessions across the service year Comply with FERPA, with HIPAA where applicable, and with Texas Family Code Chapter 261 mandated reporting requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Two to three years of documented experience working directly with truant or at risk youth Demonstrated competency in truancy intervention, youth development, restorative practices, and trauma informed care Two professional references who can speak to direct youth service work Ability to pass a criminal background check before any student contact Reliable broadband, a private and confidential workspace, a working webcam, and a dedicated phone line Comfort working independently against outcome targets without daily oversight Credential requirement, at least one of the following Texas certified Community Health Worker Qualified Mental Health Professional Bachelor degree in social work, psychology, education, human services, or a related field Preferred Master of Education, Master of Arts in Counseling, an equivalent master degree, or an active Texas Licensed Professional Counselor license. Either qualifies you for the higher rate. Bilingual in Spanish and English Prior experience in Texas public schools, juvenile probation, or community based youth services Existing relationships with organizations serving families in the Spring, Aldine, or Klein corridors Experience delivering counseling or mentoring services in a virtual setting

SCHEDULE AND TIME COMMITMENT

Instructional weeks: Monday through Friday, 3:30 PM to 7:00 PM service window Summer intensive: Monday through Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM service window Up to 15 hours per week One scheduled supervision check in per week with the Program Supervisor Thanksgiving, winter break, spring break, and school holidays are excluded from student facing programming

CONTRACTOR TERMS

This is a Form 1099 independent contractor engagement. There are no employee benefits and no tax withholding. The contractor is responsible for all self employment tax obligations. The contractor supplies their own equipment, software, and internet connection Payment is issued on submitted and approved time records through the Murchison Consulting Group contractor payment cycle The engagement is contingent on continued program funding and may be adjusted or ended if program funding changes The contractor may not concurrently serve assigned program students through a separate mentoring or case management program. This creates a duplication of services conflict. The contractor may not be positioned as a volunteer for a partner organization while delivering billed program service hours The contractor will maintain time and service records supporting every billed hour and will make them available for program monitoring and audit. Records are retained for a minimum of five years. All student information is confidential. The contractor will sign a confidentiality agreement before receiving any student record. Either party may end the engagement with written notice as specified in the individual contractor agreement

TO APPLY

Apply here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScY0pp6UOjGZs6byKqJl1V9v6-9DaSKzCw_zc6NxPKejS1qVA/viewform The application takes about ten minutes. You will be asked for your credential, your experience with young people, and a few short scenario questions. Have your two professional references handy. Questions can go to truancyproject@bookmcg.com. Murchison Consulting Group, LLC is an equal opportunity contractor. We do not discriminate in contracting decisions on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic.

Pay:

$25.00 - $30.00 per hour Expected hours: 15.0 per week Application Question(s): Where, what ages, and what you were actually responsible for. A few sentences is plenty. We are more interested in what you did than where you did it. A 13 year old has missed 14 days this semester. His mother says he will not get out of bed in the morning. You have your first video session with him on Thursday. What do you do in that session, and what do you do in the two weeks after it? Part of this role is filling your own caseload. If you started Monday with three students and needed to get to twelve, where would you begin? You have 15 hours in a week. Eight students at two contacts each, notes within 24 hours, supervision, and caseload building. Walk us through how you would lay out a typical week.

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Case management: 1 year (Required)

Location:

Cypress, TX 77429 (Preferred) Shift availability: Day Shift (Required) Night Shift (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Cypress, TX 77429