Case Manager

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Job Title:Case Manager

Work Site:Johnson County Office (JCO)

Area of Focus:Behavioral Health

Program(s):Supportive Housing program (820/205) provides adults living

with moderate levels of mental illness or disability with 24/7 services

with the goal of helping them transition to self-sufficiency or to a

less restrictive residential setting.

Immediate Supervisor:Community Transitions Director - Daniel Hyson

Hours of Work:Full-time, 40 hours/week. Peer crisis rotation.

Minimum Qualifications:High School Diploma or GED. Qualifies as a

Rehabilitative Services Associate (RSA).

Experience & Credential Requirements:Qualifies as a Mental Health

Professional (MHP) within 18 months of hire. Previous case management

Experience Is Preferred.

Skills & Knowledge:Must have knowledge of case management processes,

area resources/service systems, word processing and basic computer

skills. Employee must be able to assist the QMHP in addressing

individual client treatment needs and document clients progress toward

the goals and objectives identified on the Individual Treatment Plan.

Excellent written and oral communications, ability to teach basic life

Skills And Problem Solving Strategies Are Required.

Special Requirements:Must be 21 years of age, maintains a valid drivers

license and vehicle liability insurance, maintain First Aid & CPR

certification, must complete required registry clearances and criminal

fingerprint background checks, travels to all agency sites when

appropriate, schedules evening or weekend hours as necessary.

Jobduties Include, But Are Not Limited To

Provides outpatient mental health case management and community

support services throughout the clients stages of treatment with a

focus on engagement, care coordination, and discharge planning.

Intervenes to change attitudes, beliefs and behaviors of clients to

improve individual and family level of functioning.

Facilitatestransportation services to assist clients in connecting

withinternaland external resources.

Effectively teaches life-management and daily living skills to

clients that translate to their natural environment with an emphasis

on developing natural supports.

Ensures that regular updates as it relates to assigned clients

engagement is provided to program coordinator without prompting.

Maintains networking and referral contacts with other human service

providers bothinternally and externally while assessing barriers for

successful engagement, treatment, and discharge.

Completes required monthly direct service hours to clients.

Completes all required forms and documentation in a timely and

efficient manner.

Facilitates recreation/socialization and cultural activities such as

providing enjoyable outings that prepare and encourage clients to

engage in activities independent of the agency.

Facilitates linkage and referral to appropriate resources and

opportunities as identified in the clients treatment plan.

Demonstrates active involvement in team/program meetings ,

supervision, and agency/community events and activities as assigned.

Will have the ability to screen, assessand provide interventions for

clients that are exhibiting symptoms of trauma.

Reports all incidents of suspected abuse or neglect.