ICMS Case Manager

Do you have a passion for helping others?
*Would you like to enrich the lives of people living with disabilities and special needs in your community?*
*If YES, we have a great opportunity for a Case Manager in our Integrated Case Management Service (ICMS) area who is passionate, kind, and has an interest in working with individuals with Mental Illness!*
The Case Manager will provide direct care services in a community setting for individuals with Mental Health needs.
This position’s primary role is to use rehabilitation values, principles, and techniques to help our program participants overcome barriers to independent living.
What’s in it for you?

• Competitive pay!
• Daily use of company car for travel within the community
• CPR/First aid certification
• Rutgers ICMS Foundation Module Training
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• No Cost Life and Accidental Death Insurance
• Employer Paid Long Term Disability Insurance
• Plentiful Voluntary Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• 403(b) Plan with Match
• Discount Programs
• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays
• Paid Time Off Buy-Back
• Paid Medical Leave Time
• Direct Deposit and Payroll Cards
• Access to Electronic Pay Statements
• Mileage Reimbursement
• Employee Wellness Program
• Employee Referral Program
• Employee Paid Orientation & Training
• Recognition Program
• Some key responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Provide ongoing support to enrolled consumers in their own environment, who are at risk of hospitalization or deterioration in function, to enable them to function in the community and to enable them to access other mental health services.
• Provide intensive community-based engagement services to maximize the consumer's access to services and ability to function adequately and integrate into the community.
• Provide community-based engagement activities, coordination, and integration for enrolled consumers.
• Triages with other healthcare providers involved in consumer care to support/promote successful services and care.
• Assess available resources to meet each consumer's needs.
• Ensure access to appropriate services along with transportation to attend needed services.
• Ensure that the consumer engages in the community mental health/non-mental health systems through the provision of ongoing individualized support and monitoring.
• Asses the need for crisis intervention, and assistance to providers of psychiatric emergency services in resolving crises, which assistance shall include but not be limited to obtaining any existing Advance Directive for Mental Healthcare and if none exists, making periodic and repeated efforts to obtain one from the consumer.
• Encourages an atmosphere of wellness and recovery and emphasizes individual dignity and respect.
• Addresses the needs of consumers over time and across different levels of disability.
• Develop individualized service plans that motivate the consumer to access and remain in community programs.
• Provide education and support needed to encourage adherence to medication management plan.
• Develop discharge plans, in conjunction with other State, county, psychiatric hospital or short-term care facility treatment team members (as applicable), for consumers assessed as able or willing to access.
• Qualifications & Experience:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology, or a related field from an accredited college or university required .
• Working knowledge of computer software including word processing and excel
• Possess a valid driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.
• Excellent verbal and written communication utilizing the English language.
• Planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to perform moderate mathematical functions.
• Ability to effectively interact with all levels of personnel and the general public.
• Ability to travel to a variety of geographical areas where community support services are offered within the agency.
• About Us!
• Easterseals is a national 501(c)3 nonprofit organization that has helped children and adults with disabilities and special needs, live better lives for more than half a century. Annually, over 9,000 individuals with disabilities and specific special needs in New Jersey receive services in our programs. We believe everyone has an inalienable right to realize their potential and live their life as they envision it; everyone is allowed access to opportunities that permit them to do so.Our employees dedicate themselves to making positive differences in people’s lives every day by living our Core Values: RESPECTFULNESS, WARMTH, EXPERTISE
• Easterseals Is An Equal Opportunity Employer

As one of our core values, we strive to provide equal opportunity to all of our employees without regard to their age, gender, religion, race, color, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, disability which is unrelated to the ability to perform essential job functions, unfavorable military discharge (except dishonorable), veteran status, marital status, parental status, genetic information, source of income or other legally protected category in accordance with applicable law with regard to receipt of services, appointment or election to voluntary office, or hiring for, assignment to, or promotion in staff positions.Easterseals NJ offers paid training, 403(b) Retirement Plan and generous Paid Time Off for all employees! To view all benefit information, visit www.enjbenefits.com

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $44,000.00 per year

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Ability to Relocate:

• Sussex, NJ: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: On the road