Job Description

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Please apply by: Monday, July 13th, 2026

Salary
Range: $41,600.00 to $58,750.00 per year. This is an exempt (salaried) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience
level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment
of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the
market rate and requirements for the job.

At Mecklenburg
County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with
support, inclusive culture, and technology to become the best version of you.
We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County
become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for
yourself, and a better working world for all.

Community
Support Services (CSS) transforms lives and community by supporting veterans, ending homelessness,
treating substance use, and preventing and intervening in community and
domestic violence. As a department in Mecklenburg County’s Health and Human
Services Agency, CSS maximizes community partnerships and collaborative
opportunities to improve access to services and advocate for the needs of
special populations.

Position
Specific Information

Limited grant funded position through September
2027 as part of the EASE program. Enhancing wellness through Affirming
Services and Education (EASE) is a program providing substance use
and mental health treatment for clients in the LGBTQIA+ community, MSM
(Men having Sex with Men) population, HIV individuals and those
individuals at high-risk for HIV.

The selected candidate will provide case management
services and link clients to community resources and work with a team to
assist clients in achieving mental, physical, and emotional mental health
and wellness.

Monday – Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM primarily, however flexibility is needed to include working after 5:00 PM and occasional weekends as business need determines.

Full time in office / on-site position located on
Billingsley Road in Charlotte, NC 28211.

Responsible for providing professional
level case management or case coordination services for various
populations. This position, under general supervision, will participate
in treatment planning and the creation and implementation of a
person-centered plan.

Essential Functions

Review cases and provide supporting documentation regarding clients receiving financial assistance
Interview and screen potential clients; review mental health and/or substance abuse history; conduct case consultations with applicable individuals; coordinate discharge planning
Evaluate consumers immediate circumstances, including environmental situations, availability of services/support and develop service plans
Prepare a variety of reports and documents related to client services, progress, and/or other related consumer issues and ensure all documentation adheres to State policies and procedures
Foster inter-agency collaborations and research additional services or programs available to clients
Develop Individualized Service Plans to address concerns, needs and priorities
Arrange, link and integrate services with families to meet needs
Maintain compliance with procedural safeguards including client confidentiality and parental rights
Enter and maintain progress notes and clinical services in computerized chart and conduct chart reviews
Monitor client(s) progress on a regular basis via home/community visits, or phone contacts
Assist clients in resolving concerns related to community resources, issues involving treatment or rehabilitation, and various living problems in home, work, or social environments; provides support as consumer copes with negative consequences of specific mental health issues
May be required to staff shelters in the event of a disaster

Minimum Qualifications

Experience: Minimum of two years in an applied setting such as substance
use, mental health, developmental disabilities or other health
conditions.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a human services related field.

Combination
of relevant education and relevant experience accepted: Yes

Licenses and Certifications:

Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required

Preferred
Qualifications

Experience performing case management duties
with at risk populations.

Previous experience working with individuals
18-35 years of age, who identify with the LGBTQIA+ community and may
be experiencing mental health and/or substance use issues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of
Typical and atypical child development
Common early intervention strategies
Testing procedures and materials, how to administer them, and how to score and interpret the results
Typical effect/consequences of common diagnoses
Multidisciplinary approach to child assessment and treatment
How to integrate child and family needs into family service plan
Culturally relevant services in consumer’s home environment and in a wide variety of settings
Applicable local, state and federal policies, procedures and mandates
Developmental, behavioral health and health issues

Skills
Providing customer service
Coordinating professional and support services in various programs
Developing service plans
Using a computer and related software applications
Applying and interpreting applicable laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures
Preparing a variety of reports and documentation
Assessing consumer needs, concerns, priorities and progress

Abilities
Building Trust: Interacting with others in a way that instills confidence in one’s intentions and those of the organization
Care Management: Having the knowledge and skills to link, coordinate, and monitor supports and services
Collaboration: Working effectively and cooperatively with others; establishing and maintaining good working relationships
Communication: Clearly conveying information and ideas through a variety of media to individuals or groups in a manner that engages the audience and helps them understand and retain the message
Engagement Readiness: Demonstrating a willingness to commit to one's work and to invest one's time, talent, and best efforts in accomplishing organizational goals
Managing Work: Effectively managing one's time and resources to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Planning and Organizing: Establishing courses of action for self and others to ensure that work is completed efficiently
Safety Intervention: Having knowledge of conditions that affect patient, self, and/or employee safety under normal conditions and conditions that occur in crisis situations; skilled in identifying conditions that might cause health or safety hazards and takes action to remove such hazards; understands all aspects of providing a safe environment for patient, self, and/or others in crisis

Computer Skills
Proficient in various computer applications including Microsoft Office Suite

Work Environment

Works in an office setting with moderate
noise

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To accomplish this job successfully, an individual must be able
to perform, with or without reasonable accommodation, each essential
function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to help
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.

Disclaimer Statement

This is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of job-related
responsibilities, duties, skills, requirements or working conditions.
Other duties may be assigned based on business need and the supervisor’s
request. Mecklenburg County reserves the right to revise the job
description at any time. Designated positions may be required to assist
in emergency and/or disaster situations.