JOB SCOPE: The Residential Case Manager provides supportive counseling to assist residents in achieving individual long and short-term goals and objectives, and crisis intervention as required by individual residents. Major areas of responsibility include providing and documenting individual and group services, monitoring the safety and security of resident apartments, providing good customer service, and exercising good judgment in managing crises.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Work with an assigned caseload of residents to provide support services.
• Interact appropriately with residents in the field and act as a role model for program participants.
• Implement individual service plans to assist residents in attaining rehabilitation goals.
• Maintain, develop and document accurate case records, regular progress notes and service plans, when needed, and as promulgated in PCMH Policies and Procedures.
• Offer instruction and service delivery in any of 11 different service categories through role modeling, guidance, assistance, and support.
• Conduct assessments of residents, including but not limited to Functional Assessments, Employment Assessments, Nicotine Assessments, Substance Abuse Assessments, or any other evaluation necessary to drive care and the delivery of services.
• Provide counseling to clients/residents as required.
• Lead recreational, counseling, and other rehabilitation groups.
• Escort clients in the community to medical, benefit, or other pertinent appointments.
• Coordinate and participate in community activities.
• Manage crises and intervene appropriately to minimize risk of potential harm to residents, staff, and damage to property. Notify appropriate supervisor and document events on the appropriate forms.
• Assess and respond to resident situations, including the utilization of de-escalation techniques.
• Report crises, untoward incidents, and emergencies immediately to the clinical staff on call and document such events in incident reports, and on appropriate forms in a timely manner.
• Conduct apartment inspections and provide support to clients with regard to apartment maintenance and repair issues.
• Participate in residential staff meetings.
• Adhere to personnel and residential policies and procedures as outlined in the PCMH Personnel Policies and Procedures Manual and the Residential Policies and Procedures Manual.
• Performs other duties, consistent with the goals and objectives of the program, as assigned by the Program Director or Regional Director for Residential Services.

KNOWLEDGE:

• Microsoft Office.
• Foothold AWARDS.
• CPR/First Aid (must obtain Certification within 6 month of employment and maintain throughout duration of employment.)

SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Strong customer services skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to relate to residents.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to effectively manage time.
• Good judgment.
• Ability to appropriately assess and respond to situations, including ability to de-escalate residents.
• Ability to remain calm and focused in emergency situations and respond to crises.
• Ability to work effectively with others and demonstrate conflict resolution skills.
• Ability to develop and network with community resources.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in a Human Service discipline required. Associates Degree with five years case management experience in similar position acceptable.
• Minimum of two years’ experience working as a counselor in a residential, mental health or related setting.
• Additional education/certification many be substituted for some experience.

Schedule: Monday-Friday 9AM to 5PM

Salary: $46,355-$50,000k annually

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $46,355.00 - $50,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 403(b)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Case management: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person