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Community Case Manager

Employer
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
Location
North Dartmouth, MA
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Employment Type
Full Time
Institution Type
Four-Year Institution

Job Details

Job no: 529656
Work type: Staff Full Time
Categories: Other Staff Positions

OFFICIAL JOB TITLE: Community Case Manager

DIVISION: Student Affairs

DEPARTMENT: Counseling Center

BARGAINING UNIT STATUS: ESU, 12

FLSA STATUS: Exempt

REPORTS TO: Director of Counseling Center

SUPERVISES: None

SUMMARY PURPOSE OF POSITION: As a member of the Student Affairs team, this position collaborates closely with Counseling Services, Health Services, Housing & Residence Education, University Police, Athletics, the Dean On-Call team, the Associate Vice-Chancellor/ Dean of Campus life, Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs to provide real-time wellness checks, crisis intervention, and follow-up care for students living on and off-campus. This person is an integral part of the CARE Team and student connection to resources. Flexibility, teamwork, the ability to establish rapport during emotionally charged situations; and the ability to tolerate ambiguity are highly desired. This position will also be responsible for triaging students of concern and providing case management coordination as needed.

In addition, the Community Case Manager participates in ongoing collaboration with other members of the Health and Wellness staff in providing psycho-educational programming and outreach services to the students, staff, and faculty. This position will work together with the Counseling Center and Health Services staff to help conduct training, outreach, and programming in the campus community on suicide prevention, gate-keeper training, Mental Health First Aid, or similar programs and initiatives such as Mental Health Awareness Week. This is a 12-month full-time position with evening/overnight work hours.

EXAMPLES OF PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Provide consultation new and ongoing to students.
  • Coordinate response with in-person assessment/intervention and/or college and community resources.
  • Coordinates the CARE Team with the Associate Vice Chancellor/ Dean of Campus life.
  • Refer as appropriate to Counseling or recommended community providers for psychiatric evaluation, medications, and/or longer-term treatment.
  • Provide support to Counseling Center related to crisis intervention for students.
  • Supports crisis/well-being checks in the community with University Police and in coordination with the Dean on Call team with the possibility to attend in person at times.
  • Maintain all pertinent documentation including updating electronic records system on notes on student meeting notes, updates, and resources provided.
  • Attend and participate in all divisional and departmental meetings.
  • Provide consultation and training to staff, faculty, and students of the UMass Dartmouth community.
  • Participate in outreach activities in the community (e.g. residence areas, orientation, campus-wide events)
  • Serve on appropriate college-wide committees as required or requested.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    • EDUCATION: Bachelor’s Degree
    • EXPERIENCE: 1-3 years’ experience in counseling, case management, social work, or related field
    • OTHER: Excellent, demonstrated crisis intervention skills and case management, Multicultural excellence in working with students of color, first-generation students, LGBTQ students, and international students, Strong knowledge of Dartmouth and other area resources, providers, emergency Hospitalization procedures, Experience providing crisis and counseling services.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

    • EDUCATION: Master’s Degree

    KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:

  • Crisis intervention and triage skills
  • Working with college students or working within a college setting
  • Familiarity with mental health online platforms
  • Ability to engage with multicultural and diverse student populations.
  • Strong consultation and presentation/training skills
  • Salary: $55,000 - $75,000

    UMass Dartmouth offers exciting benefits such as:

    • 75% Employer-Paid Health Insurance
    • Flexible Spending Accounts
    • Life Insurance
    • Long Term Disability
    • State Pension Retirement Plan
    • Optional Retirement Savings Plans
    • Tuition Credit (Employee, Spouse, & Dependents)
    • Twelve (12) paid holidays
    • Paid personal, vacation, and sick time
    • And More!

    Benefits for ESU Union: ESU

    Applicants must be authorized for employment in the U.S. on a full time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship not available.

    To apply please submit a letter of interest, current resume and the contact information for three professional references.

    The deadline for early consideration of internal ESU applicants is March 27, 2026.

    The review of applications will be ongoing until the position is filled.

    Advertised: 31 Jul 2026 Eastern Daylight Time

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    Organization

    Located on the Massachusetts south coast, only a short drive from Cape Cod, Providence and Boston, the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has been ranked among the top northern public universities by U.S. News and World Report. The quality of life on the south coast of Massachusetts is rich with cultural attractions, beautifully preserved and restored historic districts, museums, live theatre and an excellent educational system. Recreational opportunities include boating, beaches, rivers, golf courses, camping grounds, beautiful state parks, waterfront parks and a new zoo.

    UMass Dartmouth offers a broad range of baccalaureate and graduate degrees vital to the economic, social and cultural wellbeing of the region. It has an enrollment of over 9,200 students in over 40 undergraduate and 36 graduate programs (including 11 at the Ph.D. level) offered by the College of Arts and Sciences, the Charlton College of Business, the College of Engineering, the College of Nursing, the College of Visual and Performing Arts and the School for Marine Science and Technology. The main campus was designed by the eminent architect Paul Rudolf and is located on 710 acres in North Dartmouth. Other university sites include theCenter for Marine Science and Technology on the waterfront in New Bedford, the Advanced Technology and Manufacturing Center in Fall River and the Star Store Center for the Arts in New Bedford. 

    While retaining its commitment to excellence in undergraduate education, UMass Dartmouth has increased dramatically its research and outreach activities during the past ten years. R&D spending has increased in the last five years from $20.1 million to $25.6 million and the university has established centers in Policy Studies, Portuguese Studies & Culture, Business Research, Marine Science &Technology and Indic Studies to significantly expand its research and public service activities in ways that meet regional needs but have global impact.

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