Community Engagement Specialist- Blended Case Management

Description

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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