Case Manager - Community Health

Arrowleaf; Vienna (IL); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrowleaf is seeking a Case Manager to support Behavioral Health initiatives within the Southern Illinois Rural Healthcare Services Outreach program. Location is determined by available offices (Johnson County, Union County, or Alexander County).

The role focuses on engaging participants with preventative services and reducing barriers to care. You will conduct intake, manage a caseload, and coordinate with partners to provide nutrition and outreach services, ensuring ongoing engagement and

Qualifications

• Conduct initial participant intake and connect them with appropriate preventative services.
• Manage a caseload of clients, providing ongoing support and case documentation.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietician to ensure participants have access to nutritional support.
• Coordinate follow-ups with participants to ensure continuity of care and engagement in services.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial participant intake and connect them with appropriate preventative services.
• Manage a caseload of clients, providing ongoing support and case documentation.
• Facilitate community education and outreach campaigns on program focus areas.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietician to ensure participants have access to nutritional support.
• Monitor participant progress and address barriers to care, such as transportation or financial challenges.
• Track referrals to healthcare providers and measure outcomes for program reporting.

Job description

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• JobTitle: Case Manager - Community Health
• Home Office: Johnson County Office (JCO), Union County Office - Manion (UCOM), or Alexander County Office (ACO). Location is dependent on office space availability.

Area of Focus: Behavioral Health

• Program(s): Southern Illinois Rural Healthcare Services Outreach program (SIRHSO) - SIRHSO focuses on expanding access to preventative health care services in underserved rural areas through the following four national priority areas: Heart Disease, Cancer, Chronic Lower Respiratory Disease (CLRD), and Unintentional Injury. This consortium includes local healthcare providers and community-based partners who are committed to reducing health disparities and improving access to early detection and preventive services in our rural communities.
• Behavioral Health - Outpatient Mental Health Programming helps individuals build life skills and well-being through behavioral health counseling, psychiatric care, and other care coordination and support services.

Position Summary

The Case Manager will provide direct support to program participants, ensuring engagement with preventative services and removing barriers to accessing care.

Job duties Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Conduct initial participant intake and connect them with appropriate preventative services.
• Manage a caseload of clients, providing ongoing support and case documentation.
• Facilitate community education and outreach campaigns on program focus areas.
• Collaborate with the Registered Dietician to ensure participants have access to nutritional support.
• Monitor participant progress and address barriers to care, such as transportation or financial challenges.
• Track referrals to healthcare providers and measure outcomes for program reporting.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community partners to enhance participant support.
• Assist participants in navigating healthcare systems and accessing additional resources.
• Coordinate follow-ups with participants to ensure continuity of care and engagement in services.
• Provide feedback to the SIRHSO Assistant Director on program challenges and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide critical support services to program participants, ensuring active engagement with grant activities and working to address barriers to successful outcomes.
• Assist with community education and communication campaigns related to specific special focus areas, including heart disease, cancer, chronic respiratory disease, and unintentional injuries.