What are the responsibilities and job description for the Behavioral Health Case Manager- Housing position at Easterseals Louisiana?
Description
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
QUALIFICATIONS:
ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES:
- Will provide Case Management services to a caseload of approximately 25 Participants.
- Will apply the Housing First approach to serving people with housing and other service needs.
- Will participate as an active member of The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC).
- Will submit routine reports and outcome data, per contractual requirements, and will utilize the HMIS system.
- Will conduct necessary assessments, complete mandated legal documentation, and complete Individualized Service Plans (ISP) according to funding source and policy timelines.
- Will plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with Participants and other providers.
- Will research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, education, community and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and individual participant preferences.
- Will communicate and work collaboratively with other providers, leasing managers and/or landlords to ensure appropriate service provision.
- Will meet with the supervisor for regularly scheduled meetings and as assigned by the supervisor.
- Will attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and as assigned by the supervisor.
- Will attend and actively participate in required training, as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field.
- Must have their own reliable transportation.
- Willing to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required.
- Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel) and computer literate.
- Must be a team-player.
- The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and in-person.
- The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items.
- Ability to move independently within the facility and community.
- Must be able to travel and meet with participants
- Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.