Case Management Associate - 20 hours per week

Carver County; Waconia (MN); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Carver County is seeking a Case Management Associate to support adults with serious and persistent mental illness within the Community Support Program (CSP). The role involves assisting clients with housing, tenancy rights, and accessing necessary services, and may include leading groups and transportation support.

A valid MN driver’s license is required, and a high school diploma or GED is the minimum education. This position may be safety-sensitive depending on duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Requires valid MN driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility.

Responsibilities

• Do and document CSP activity groups.
• Outreach to potential clients including assistance in completing forms and understanding services.
• Assist with housing supports, tenancy rights, and rent payment management.
• Lead supportive and rehabilitative groups for adults with SMI.
• Provide 1:1 support to access services and resources, including transportation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Under the supervision of the unit supervisor, the Case Management Associate performs supportive and adjunctive case management and community support services. This position provides services to adults experiencing serious and persistent mental illness within the Carver County Community Support Program (CSP).

This position may be safety-sensitive, depending on assigned duties and responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Ability to do and document CSP activity groups.
• Perform outreach to potential clients including assistance in completing forms, providing assistance in understanding the nature of available services and how potential clients may qualify for and benefit from these services.
• Assist case manager in work with clients on a variety of housing supports, including tenancy rights, working through conflicts with neighbors and/or landlords, and assist clients in keeping current with rent payments.
• At direction of case managers or case management supervisor, lead a variety of supportive and rehabilitative groups to adults with serious and persistent mental illness.
• Provide 1:1 support to assist adults in accessing services and resources, including provision of transportation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Requires valid MN driver's license or evidence of equivalent mobility depending upon program or assignment.

Preferred Qualification

• One year experience working directly with clients in a human services/community services area and setting.

All applications will be screened for minimum qualifications, scored and ranked. The highest ranked candidates meeting minimum qualifications will be recommended for the scored oral examinations (interviews). Final selection for the position will include successful completion of oral interview(s), reference checks, and background investigation.