Academic Case Manager

Job Title
Academic Case Manager


Requisition Number
RE51713


Working Title
CW Prep Academic Case Manager


Department Name
8T110:College of Social Work


Work Location
Lexington, KY


Grade Level
45


Salary Range
$47,278-78,000/year


Type of Position
Staff


Position Time Status
Full-Time


Required Education

MA



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https://hr.uky.edu/employment/working-uk/equivalencies


Required Related Experience

3 yrs



Required License/Registration/Certification

Eligibility for Professional License; Registration or Certification



Physical Requirements

prolonged periods of time executing movements typical of office/desk work; prolonged screen time; sitting for for a long time; typing; reaching/pushing/pulling objects up to 25lbs; performing repetitive motions/tasks



Shift

Monday – Friday: 8:00 am – 5:00 pm; and evenings and weekends on an as needed basis.



Job Summary

CW PREP is an innovative child welfare workforce preparation academic program. The goal of CW-PREP is profoundly simple: Foster an unparalleled pathway for recruiting, supporting, and retaining a vibrant, dynamic public child welfare workforce.



Against that backdrop, CW PREP is steadfastly committed to the wellbeing – academic and otherwise – of students participating in CW PREP.



As such, the College of Social Work (CoSW) is searching for an Academic Case Manager (ACM).



Utilizing a strengths-based approach, the ACM will deploy contemporary transdisciplinary case management models to assist students in traversing dynamic service and support continuums across CW PREP partner institutions; provide direct academic case management (non-clinical) services; and conceptualize innovative ways to ensure CW PREP participant success.

In conjunction with the CW PREP program team and the CW PREP Oversight Council, the ACM will be responsible for the following duties:


Wholistic Service Promulgation
• Provide psycho-social (non-clinical), academic, professional, and life-skills supports to participants
• Lead CW PREP self-care and wellness initiatives
• Coordinate transitional initiatives aimed at workforce preparation
• Maintain coordinated service and contact records using case management software

Academic and Educational Service Referral, Navigation & Coordination
• Serve as primary contact for referral management and response program staff
• Conduct assessments that identify appropriate service tracks for program participants
• Work with students to navigate intra/inter service units within and between institutions
• Facilitate program service team meetings to ensure uniformed service provision



Systemic Program Conceptualization
• Initiate ongoing cohort assessments to inform service needs and responses offered by CW PREP
• Undertake activities related to planning, implementing, and evaluating service provision
• Assess systemic service needs/deficits and make recommendations for improvements
• Initiate and maintain CW PREP service network assessments and referral processes


Academic Constituent Outreach

• Work with program participants to build capacity and address access barriers to academic resources

• Assist participants who experience academic disruptions

• Create and disseminate information about resources and services

• Foster collaborative relationships that provide opportunities for program participants



Skills / Knowledge / Abilities

Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
No


Preferred Education/Experience

Deadline to Apply
10/05/2025


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