What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Engagement Specialist- Blended Case Management position at SPHS GROUP?
Comprehensive Benefits Package • Tuition Discounts • Career Advancement
THE CARE CENTER, INC.
Full-Time
Butler, PA Location
Overall Function:
To provide case management and/or to assigned behavioral health consumers, which may include cooperation with formal and informal supports.
Essential Functions:
- Assists the consumer with the implementation of the Consumer Strengths Assessment Scale and Service Plan, and continually updates the CSAS.
- Maintains accurate and detailed clinical records of assigned caseload, observes progress, and links consumers to services.
- Advises supervisory/clinical staff of significant changes in the consumer's behavior, issues, and/or incidents, and responds appropriately to emergency situations, when necessary.
- Provides service advocacy to consumers and their families and makes referrals to appropriate social and medical service programs.
- Serves as a member of the BCM on-call system.
- Assists all consumers in coordinating appointments to health and social services, and links the consumers with basic needs for food, shelter, etc.
- Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in social work or a Mental health-related field from an accredited college or university.
- Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
- Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
- Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
- Demonstrated knowledge of mental health programs and available social services.
- Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles, as well as transport oneself in an insured personal vehicle.
- Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders.
Available Benefits:
- Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees.
- Retirement plan with potential for agency match.
- Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities.
- Career advancement opportunities.
- Generous time off for eligible employees.
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