Job description

Case Manager-(Tiptonville location)

Carey Counseling Housing Department is searching for a Case Manager.

The Case Manager is a full-time, position responsible for assisting individuals experiencing homelessness with mental health and substance abuse disorders. This individual will be mission driven, professional, and passionate about being a part of the solution to assist homeless individuals and families with mental health, substance abuse and or co- occurring diagnosis in Lake County. The Case Manager should also:

• Be a compassionate, passionate, and dedicated individual.
• Be able to work well independently and within the framework of a team.
• Be flexible and creative in response to the challenges faced with the tenants/clients in our housing.
• Be able to handle challenging situations that can sometimes arise.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Coordinate with the Director of Housing to provide case management and supportive services to our project participants.
• Assist and coordinate client intake and assessment.
• Make referrals for general assistance, benefits, medical care, mental health care, community agencies/eligible services, substance abuse counseling/programs, employment services, etc.
• Maintain a visible presence and contact with project participants.
• Maintain up-to-date participant files and meet regularly with the Director of Housing for monthly file reviews.
• Maintain treatment plans and goals to help obtain participant success measures.  Ensure complete data is entered and accurate in HMIS database and that all funding/program-required documentation is completed accurately and on time.
• Be knowledgeable regarding resources, issues, and best-practices affecting our target population.
• Be knowledgeable of HUD-funded grant/program requirements.
• Be trained and informed in the Housing First approach, Motivational Interviewing, De-escalation techniques, Harm Reduction, Trauma-Informed, Client-Centered, and Client-Choice models of care
• Attend weekly housing meetings.
• Participate in Outreach events.
• Maintain and network with other agency participants.
• Enters Case Notes-and Case management services provided daily into HMIS Data System within 24-48 hours of service.
• Participate in bi-weekly CoC meetings.
• Other duties as needed/assigned.

Requirements and Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in a health related field of counseling, psychology or social work, or must be licensed as a nurse (LPN or RN). LPN’s must have fifteen semester hours of behavioral health and one year of behavioral health care experience. Individuals with a Bachelor’s degree in rehabilitation, occupational therapy, criminal justice, and education must have fifteen college-level semester hours of course work in behavioral health and at least one year of work experience in the behavioral health setting.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: One location

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