Care Manager - Access & Intake

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**Care Manager - Access and Intake**

Seeking an organized and independent thinker who takes initiative to

meet client needs. This position is situated in Intake - the front door

of Howard Center, assisting clients at first contact and works with

clients from 6 months to a year. In this position you will be a part of

an enthusiastic team that will work to get services and provide support

to clients while providing the best customer service. Grow your

knowledge of services in the Chittenden County area and best practices

as you are trained to work across all client populations regardless of

age or diagnosis.

\*All applicants must submit a cover letter to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Establish professional relationships with clients and families
  
  

assigned to caseload

• Provides case management to children, youth, and adults with a
  
  

variety of diagnoses

• Meet with clients in homes, community, office, and by phone and
  
  

telehealth

• Provides follow up care and phone check-ins
• Provides brief treatment (crisis stabilization, supportive
  
  

counseling, skill building)

• Determination of appropriate services/referrals according to client
  
  

needs

• Complete applications for community resources and public benefits
• Work closely with our Cultural Liaison Team
• Coordinate and participate in team meetings with schools, medical,
  
  

and community providers

Requirements

• A minimum of one year of experience working in Human Services,
  
  

particularly in mental health, Social Work, Psychology, substance

use, or developmental disability field

• Knowledge of community resources, public benefits, diverse
  
  

populations, crisis intervention/de-escalation, and/or lived

Experience

• Driver\'s license and use of a personal vehicle
  
  

Structure

• Full time
• AFSCME Union (dues will apply)
• Starting at \$23.45/ hour
• We offer a competitive salary commensurate to experience
  
  

Benefits

• Generous time off starting at 36 days of combined time off per year
  
  

for full-time employees (and increasing with years of service);

pro-rated for positions 16 hours or more

• Comprehensive Health Insurance with 80% agency-paid premium support
  
  

for individuals, couples, and families (pro-rated for part time).

This Point of Service Plan features no deductible.

• Two Dental options
• Vision Insurance
• Employer 401(k) contributions
• Employer Paid Life, AD&D, Short Term and Long Term insurance
• Medical & Childcare Flexible Spending Account
• Childcare Stipend
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral program with financial payment
• Discounted online undergraduate/graduate courses through Champlain
  
  

College truED

• Award-winning workplace wellness program including physical fitness
  
  

groups for staff, financial wellness incentives, and ongoing

workplace wellness advocacy and education

• Voluntary benefits from local/international businesses: discounted
  
  

gym memberships, mobile phone service, ski/snowboard passes,

auto/home insurance, and more!

• Employee referral and sign on bonus is subject to Howard Center
  
  

policy

• Our Values:****Clients are at the heart of our decision making. We
  
  

are committed to individual and collective well-being and success. We

are responsible stewards of the resources entrusted to us. We are

steadfast in our practice and pursuit of excellence.*

• Howard Center is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. The
  
  

agency\'s culture and service delivery is strengthened by the diversity

of its workforce. Minorities, people of color and persons with

disabilities are encouraged to apply. EOE/TTY. Visit \"About Us\" to

review Howard Center\'s EOE policy.*