Targeted Case Manager Job Opening

POSITION SUMMARY: Provides service coordination to targeted population clients (Child or Adult).

QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor Degree in psychology, social work, or mental health; preference for work experience with the targeted population assigned within the human service setting. Minimum one (1) year of experience post degree working with persons in a human services setting. Must provide own transportation to provide home visits.

SKILL SETS: Adequate communication skills, process verbal and written instructions, dependable, interact effectively with the public and staff, adaptability-able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events, strong sense of commitment.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL DEMANDS: Visual acuity necessary for updating files and completing documents. Requires frequent stooping, kneeling and crouching to file records. Hearing and talking is necessary to answer phone and talk with employees and other individuals. Work is light with walking, standing and sitting. Manual dexterity is required to perform work processing and other clerical duties. Possible exposure to bloodborne pathogens, biohazardous waste, hazardous waste and communicable diseases.

JOB SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS:

• Must attend DBHDID approved TCM trainings specific to the assigned targeted population and receive a minimum score of 70 within first 6 months of employment unless obtained prior to hiring with specific targeted population.
• Attend trainings annually that provide a certificate of a minimum of 6 CEUs specific to the targeted population being served.
• Conducts home visits to assess service coordination needs for clients.
• Conducts and prepares written needs assessments for assigned clients
• Assists in development of client service plans
• Coordinates and arranges for needed services as identified in treatment plan
• Assists clients in accessing all needed services within the community
• Performs follow-up on services to assure they meet client needs
• Educates clients and their families on the value of treatment
• Performs advocacy on behalf of clients
• Provides case consultations to service providers
• Provide Community Support Associate Services per DBHDID regulations.
• Participates in agency continuing quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Type: Full-time

Experience:

• case management: 1 year (Preferred)

Work authorization:

• United States (Preferred)