Case Management Specialist (5751)

Case Management Specialist

Salary Range $20.24 - $22.77 Hourly Position Type Full Time Regular Education Level Bachelor's Degree Category Case Management

Description

Schedule/Hours: 8 hours per day 40 hours per week possible weekend duty

This position is responsible for:

Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.
• Establishes unique comprehensive long-term program goals for eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, family involvement, etc.; explains goals to client in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to modify or stop negative behaviors while in the program.
• Provides direct assistance in obtaining and maintaining self-sustaining sources of income, benefits, and other economic supports as well as professional resources that provide assistance in enhancing clients' psychosocial well-being.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off
• Retirement Plan
• Life Insurance and more!

Qualifications

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field, AND
• Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients' needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources
• OR Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid State Drivers License

This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit: B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled