What are the responsibilities and job description for the Targeted Case Manager position at Lifeskills Group?
POSITION SUMMARY: Case management positions consist of advocating and assisting adult clients experiencing severe mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Case Manager Responsibilities:
- Assist clients with accessing community resources
- Assess client’s strengths and needs: medical, housing, education, vocation and socialization.
- Monitor client’s progress
- Assist with building a network of supports
- Build professional relationships with community agencies.
- Provide crisis assistance.
- Assist client with advocacy efforts with other community services.
- Maintain appropriate contact with client.
- Assure client choice and access to community resources.
- Attend monthly supervision.
- Return phone calls and emails promptly.
- Complete and submit documentation by required deadline.
- Perform other related work as required and assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BA degree in human services: psychology, social work, sociology, special education or other related behavioral sciences degree.
One year of experience working with SMI adults or one year of case management experience, post graduation, or 6 months if individual possesses master’s degree in approved field.
Valid KY Driver’s license.