Case Management Specialist (5751)

Schedule/Hours: 8 hours per day 40 hours per week possible weekend duty

This position is responsible for:

Interviews, accepts, and provides comprehensive, long-term, structured, complex, case management services for an assigned caseload of clients participating in an established life management program

Key Responsibilities:

• Interviews applicants to determine eligibility for program enrollment based on established facility guidelines and requirements; conduct needs assessment, obtain pertinent information; refers applicants to other agencies if not appropriate for program.

• Establishes unique comprehensive long-term program goals for eligible clients based on personality, decision-making abilities, mental capabilities, addiction history, family involvement, etc.; explains goals to client in a manner that is easily understood; consistently counsels client on ways to modify or stop negative behaviors while in the program. 

• Provides direct assistance in obtaining and maintaining self-sustaining sources of income, benefits, and other economic supports as well as professional resources that provide assistance in enhancing clients’ psychosocial well-being.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Work is performed in a normal office environment where there are little or no physical discomforts associated with changes in weather or discomforts associated with noise, dust, dirt, and the like.

Employee Benefits:

• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

• Retirement Plan

• Life Insurance and more!

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• [Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work, Behavioral Science, or a related field,

AND

• Three years progressively responsible experience providing direct case management social services including accessing clients’ needs and developing individual, comprehensive, long-term action plans for recovery utilizing a wide variety of resources

OR

• Any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Licenses and Certifications:

• [Valid State Drivers License

*This position requires a level 2 background screening. For general information about the Florida Clearinghouse screening process, please visit:                                                                                                         B531 | Florida Agency for Health Care Administration

Equal Opportunity Employer: Veterans | Disabled

Salary : $20 - $23