Case Manager I

General Summary and PurposeWorking under general direction of the Program Manger the Case Manager, coordinates and provides social services specifically to those men and women within the Safe Haven program. This Case Managers primary responsibility is to work with the individuals who are in the program to ensure a stable supportive environment that is compassionate, flexible, and conducive to their development. The objective is to support the program participants in getting linked up with mental health/addiction services, medical care, community support, and develop a plan to obtain or maintain income. This is all done in an effort to support their transition into housing where they will have the insight, skills, support, and necessary resources to be successful.Essential Job FunctionsAssist in collaborating with the program manager in the develop and maintenance of the social service programs, by giving feedback to help develop supporting policies, procedures, and guidelines for the program.Oversee and ensure client participation in case management program with a focus on mental health, life skills development that is appropriate for their level of functioningRegularly assess psychological status of clients.Supporting client's in working on goals that focus on their assessed needs.Develop and maintain thorough knowledge of referral resources throughout the communityMaintain accurate and timely records, including clinical and progress notes.Maintain up-to-date knowledge of the professional social work field by participating in continuing education activities.Provide positive client relations when interacting with client, their families, physicians, fellow department employees, referral sources, service agencies, and all other contacts.Participate in the ongoing assessment process and develop interventions to support clients, individually, within their family, and in a group setting in compliance with all agency policies and procedures including client rights, safety rules and regulations, the agency code of ethics, and all applicable state and local rules.Prepare and maintain all required client documentation in a timely manner.Assist residents in maintaining a clean, safe environment for all. #J-18808-Ljbffr