Case Manager

Community Assisted & Supported Living Inc; Sarasota (FL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO 3 weeks

Medical insurance

Dental

Vision

401K

Job summary

Community Assisted & Supported Living Inc. seeks a case manager to provide direct support to adults with mental health needs. You will help with daily living activities, skill-building, and housing access, while coordinating transportation and community resources.

You’ll document progress in EMR, participate in monthly housing checklists, and ensure compliance with safety policies. This is a full-time on-site role in Sarasota, FL with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education or related field.
• Minimum of three years full-time or equivalent experience with adults with severe and persistent mental illness OR five years with adults with persistent mental health diagnosis.
• Knowledge of state and federal statutes, rules and policies affecting the target population.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct assistance for daily living activities and personal goals.
• Develop and coach skills per the service plan.
• Coordinate transportation for medical and other appointments.
• Develop weekly activity schedules aligned with client needs.
• Ensure safety and report incidents per agency procedures.
• Assist with community integration and outreach activities.
• Document progress in EMR within 48 hours of service.
• Maintain housing and housing readiness for residents.
• Meet with clients regularly to address barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Assist clients to apply for and maintain benefits.
• Conduct monthly house meetings and client outreach.

Skills

Case management

Life skills

Advocacy

Communication

Electronic health records

Microsoft Suite

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office

EHR systems

Job description

EOE Statement We are an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Location Fruitville Rd

Description

Make a Meaningful Impact Every Day –Our mission is that we help people find a place to call home and the supports to thrive. If you’re calm under pressure, kind without effort, and committed to helping others thrive, we’d love to meet you.

This is a full-time positionstarting with at$21.00/hourthat providescase management and life skills services to clients. Will assist clients in making choices for the full and appropriate use of available services through the use of consultation, service linkage, advocacy and information about community, county, state, and federal resources.

Duties and responsibilities

• Provides direct assistance to identified client in the accomplishment of activities of daily living, routine program chores, and personal treatment goals.
• Demonstrates and coaches the development of skills identified as goals in the service plan.
• Provides transportation for identified client to maintain medical or other appointments outside the program.
• Develop weekly schedule of activities for clients based on their needs that ensures consistency.
• Responds appropriately and in compliance with agency Policies and Procedures to emergent incidents/accidents that develop with client and/or in the environment of care by contacting and reporting to 911 and chain of command.
• Engage identified client in community integration by participating in local activities with client (e.g. Library, attending community outings and events).
• Communicate with identified collaborative agencies regarding any changes in mental/physical status.
• Complete all assigned documentation through communicating information to program staff or/and completing a progress note and uploading required documentation into client’s Electronic Medical Record and other human services system if required by position within 48 hours of service.
• Maintain safety, security and satisfaction of identified client by monitoring environment of care.
• Assess, orient and facilitate the entry of shelter and transition residents into housing units.
• Develop individualized service plan including identification of existing barriers to self-sufficiency, setting housing and income goals and developing an action plan.
• Coordinate and advocate for the involvement of appropriate professionals and resources from other agencies.
• Meet with clients on a regularly scheduled basis to discuss, assess, direct and assist in the removal of barriers to self-sufficiency.
• Assist clients to apply for and maintain benefits.
• Schedule and conduct house meetings at least monthly.
• Screen potential new clients in acute care facilities and the community.
• Meet with professionals from outside agencies to conduct outreach for various programs.
• Conduct outreach in the community with the homeless population.
• Check company email at least once per day, responding timely, appropriately, and professionally to communicate internally and externally.
• Complete a monthly peer review.
• Complete monthly housing checklist with each resident.
• Responsible for clearing out resident belongings after resident vacates property.
• Interact professionally with residents, co-workers and community agencies. Must be able to maintain tact and professionalism.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Position Requirements

Candidates must possess a Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with a major in; counseling, social work, psychology, criminal justice, nursing, rehabilitation, special education, health education or a related human services field and have a minimum of three years of full time or equivalent experience working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness,
OR
Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college and five years, full time or equivalent, working with adults with persistent mental health diagnosis.

Must have knowledge and must comply with state and federal statutes, rules and policies that affect the target population.

Must have knowledge of available resources for adults with severe and persistent mental illness, substance abuse, and/or homelessness.

Must have knowledge of the principles and practices of case management, supportive housing/services, and Recovery Peer Services.

Demonstrates excellent verbal and written skills.

Must demonstrate above average computer skills.

Must demonstrate excellent skills using electronic health records.

Must demonstrate good knowledge and use of Microsoft Suite.

Must be able to work with diverse groups and individuals, including various cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Must successfully complete all criminal background screens and remain eligible. https://info.flclearinghouse.com/

Good Moral Character.

Employment is contingent upon passing a drug screen and adherence to the drug-free workplace policy.

Valid FL driver’s license; must be able to drive and become and remain under the agency’s vehicle insurance policy.

Must maintain trainings as required.

Must have a negative TB screening within 30 days of hire and annually thereafter.

Full-Time/Part-Time Full-Time

Company Website www.caslinc.org

• Full-Time Benefits 3 weeks PTO (prorated)
• 10 holidays
• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• 401K with matching

Pay Rate Starts at $21.00 per hour.

Position Case Manager

Exempt/Non-Exempt Non-Exempt

This position is currently accepting applications.