Case Manager (Adult Services)

Community-Council-Health-Systems; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Council is hiring a Case Manager to provide direct service to adults with serious mental illness and their families, aiming to promote independence and reduce crises. You will access, coordinate, and monitor services to support stability in housing, relationships, and education.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in a related field, at least 1 year of direct human service experience, and a valid driver’s license with an operable automobile. Full-time; Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• At least 1 year of direct human service experience.
• Must have a valid driver's license and a registered automobile.
• Experience navigating multi-system services.
• Understanding of cultural competence and recovery principles.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct service to adults with serious mental illness and their families.
• Promote independent living in the community.
• Access, coordinate, and monitor resources and services.
• Provide support and training for a safe and healthy community life.
• Support stability in relationships, housing, and education.

Skills

Case management

Human services experience

Cultural competence

Recovery-oriented approach

Multi-system navigation

Driver's license

Automobile ownership

Community resources knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

About the Organization Our services are designed to be holistic, geographically accessible, culturally sensitive, and coordinated with other related service systems, both formal and informal. Community Council has a long history of providing mental health services to Philadelphia residents and is one of the City of Philadelphia's original 12 Base Service Units. We provide a range of mental health and substance abuse direct services and case management. The organization has a diverse staff of 200 that deliver evidenced based services in a culturally competent manner.

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.

Description

We are Hiring Join Our Team!

"When you work at Community Council Health Systems, you join a team that values compassion, collaboration, and a commitment to building a brighter future for everyone. Together, we focus on making a meaningful impact in the lives of those we serve and supporting each other along the way."

POSITION DETAILS /ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The Case Manager is to provide direct service to adults who have a serious mental illness or emotional disorder and their families. The primary goals of the Case Manager are to promote as much independent living in the community as possible and reduce the chance of psychiatric emergency service contacts and hospitalizations. The Case Manager is to access, coordinate and monitor the resources and services available to the consumer and their family. In addition the case manager should provide support, training and assistance required for a safe and healthy community life promoted through stability in relationships, housing and education.

Position Type/Work Schedule

Full-Time

Monday through Friday

Position Requirements

• A bachelor's degree with major course work in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, counseling, education.
• (1) year experience (paid or unpaid) in a human service field. This experience must involve direct contact with the individual receiving services (i.e. coaching, teaching, case management, etc.)
• Must have a registered operable Automobile and must also show proof of current insurance.
• Valid driver's license.
• Experience navigating multi-system services and a working knowledge of available community resources
• Demonstrate an understanding of cultural competence and the principles of recovery.

Location Community Council