Case Manager CASAC, CASAC-T

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Under the direction of the Clinical Program Manager, the Clinical Case Manager (CCM) is accountable for providing intensive case management and crisis intervention services for clients and their families and other individuals identified as their support system as well as individual and group substance use counseling.  The CCM advocates aggressively for clients to obtain a full-range of needed services and ensures that the services received are integrated with other services provided by Iris House.  The CCM prepares comprehensive intakes and assessments/reassessments, develops individualized service plans and monitors clients’ progress towards meeting their mutually-agreed upon goals and is responsible for documentation in eCOMPAS. The CCM makes appropriate referral internally or externally for other needed services. 

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

1.    Maintains a caseload of no more than 25 clients to ensure compliance with the contractual agreement with funder. 

2.    Prepares comprehensive intake, service plans and assessments/reassessments of clients, their families and/or support members to effectively evaluate their needs; takes appropriate action to initiate needed services and prepares mutually-agreed upon service plans for clients. Needs assessments include but are not limited to physical health mental health, substance use, dental health, tobacco use, education, employment, domestic violence and trauma. 

3.    Case Manager will work with client to produce a service plan at least quarterly with well-developed goals and progress markers and will use motivational interviewing and other evidenced-base practices to engage the client. Will utilize recovery oriented and trauma informed case management intervention based on clients and community needs and will work to engage the client in the community.

4.    Ensures all client documentation is completed on time and is accurate and meets the contract provider’s requirements. Responsible for data entry of all relevant information as designated by the CPM in eCOMPAS or data base as designated by CPM.

5.    Monitors clients to assess their progress towards meeting their service plan goals, to offer support and guidance when needed and to assist the client in meeting their desired goals.  Promotes clients’ compliance with their medical appointments, medications and monitor possible side effects of the medication. Responsible for collection of client health information as determined by CPM at intervals as designated by the CPM.

6.    Provides quality case management services in a manner that expedites meeting the contract provider’s requirements, the program’s outcomes and Iris House’s goals and objectives. 

7.    Provides crisis intervention services by assessing the client’s needs and providing the most appropriate solutions based on assessment of their immediate needs.  Assists in managing the agencies’ response to medical and personal emergencies such as the need for hospitalization, threatened suicide or physical abuse.

8.   Establishes relationships or linkages with other community-based providers to ensure services are accessible to clients when needed. 

9.    Collaborates with other agencies and community resources to refer clients for treatment and/or appropriate services when those services are not available at Iris House.  Collaborates with other Iris House departments to ensure that services are fully integrated and that services are not duplicated.

10.   Schedules home visits and client office visits at intervals designated by the CPM. 

11.   Provides individual and group substance use counseling.

12.   Participates in creating and maintaining a workplace that values diversity and is free of racism, sexism, heterosexism and other discriminatory practices.

13.   Keeps abreast of the latest development in relevant case management issues and concerns by conducting research on, reading available written resource materials, attending appropriate meetings and workshops and engaging in other useful methods to maintain up-to-date awareness of practices that can improve client well-being and programmatic outcomes.

14.       Completes service plan reviews within the required time frames.

15. Actively engages residents who are absent or stop participating in services by conducting appropriate outreach based on the residents’ needs, to maintain continuity of services.

16. Monitors, supports and escorts clients to scheduled medical and/or other social agency appointments.

OTHER POSITION FUNCTIONS

1.    Shares on-call status with other case management staff members.  

2.    Demonstrates teamwork and open communication.

3.    Performs other related duties as assigned.

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

Education:                           Bachelors degree in Human Services or a related field.

Experience:                              Two (2) or more years of case management experience. 

Other Requirements:            CASAC/CASAC-T required. Excellent verbal and written communication and organizational skills.  Knowledge of special needs of individuals and providing services to those infected with HIV/AIDS.  Experience with evidenced based practices and in particular motivational interviewing. Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.

CONTACTS                     

Internal:                              Frequent contact with Iris House clients and department staff members; occasional contact with visitors.

External:                              Frequent contact with contract provider.  Occasional to frequent contact with community based organizations, medical providers and/or other agencies.

Welcome to Iris House!

Iris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and under served populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff.

Iris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs.

To fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and other health disparities plaguing our communities.

Company Description

Welcome to Iris House!\r\rIris House saves lives through comprehensive support, prevention and education services for women, families, and under served populations affected by HIV/AIDS and other health disparities in a safe, family-centered environment by passionate, professional and culturally competent staff.\r\rIris House was named for early HIV Activist Iris De La Cruz, whose passion for our cause was instrumental in establishing our programs.\r\rTo fulfill our mission, Iris House offers practical, family-centered services that promote prevention and education while addressing the day-to-day realities of living with HIV/AIDS, Hepatitis C, Diabetes, Obesity, Hypertension, Depression and other health disparities plaguing our communities.