Care Specialist/Case Manager

Care Specialist

Southeastern Directions for Life is one of 11 community mental health centers in South Dakota dedicated to providing quality professional services to keep our individuals, families, schools, workplaces, and communities emotionally strong and healthy. Our mission is "empowering people to discover their directions for life in a changing world." We serve children, adults, and families in the Minnehaha, Lincoln, McCook, and Turner Counties.

Southeastern is seeking a full time CARE Specialist at our Cliff Street location, Community Support Services. This is a case management position providing comprehensive support services, psychosocial rehabilitation, and therapeutic services to adults with severe mental illness and co-occurring disorders, including substance abuse and developmental disabilities. The services are provided on both a planned and as-needed basis. Our CARE Specialists work as an active and positive member of the CSS team to assist adults with mental illness and addiction to move towards recovery through our Comprehensive Assistance with Recovery and Empowerment (CARE) program. Hours for the position are Monday through Friday, 8am - 4pm.

Benefits include 10 paid holidays, health, dental, vision and ancillary insurance, company paid LTD and AD&D, 403B retirement with company match, EAP, sick and vacation leave accrued each month, and licensure reimbursement.

Qualifications: Minimum of an associate's degree; bachelor's degree preferred in one of the social sciences or human services field. One year's experience providing services to individuals with severe mental illness (SMI) including those with co-occurring substance use disorders is preferred. Must have a valid driver's license and car insurance. Equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status, or disability status.