Case Manager II: Client Advocacy & Service Coordination

Centre County Government; Bellefonte (Centre County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Centre County Government in Bellefonte seeks a dedicated case manager to assist individuals and families navigating the local human service system. You will assess challenges, coordinate services, advocate with courts, and build relationships with providers to address needs related to food, housing, finances, and utilities.

This role requires upholding client confidentiality and participating in meetings and trainings as needed.

Responsibilities

• Provides case management to individuals/families involved with County departments, local human service agencies, the court system, or self-referrals.
• Offers support and referrals to individuals/families who are experiencing a life transition and need assistance navigating the human service system.
• Assesses challenges and barriers to receiving services.
• Builds and maintains relationships with existing service providers to help individuals/families access food, receive financial assistance, resolve homelessness or near-homelessness, and prevent utility termination.
• Advocates for individuals who are involved with the court system, have a mental illness, substance use disorder, and/or intellectual and development issues.
• Case management activities include client needs assessment, service coordination and client advocacy, goal setting, service follow-up, reassessment of needs, case notes, data entry, filing, and client confidentiality.
• Attends meetings, trainings, and seminars as required.
• Performs other job-related duties as instructed by the Director.

Job description

Centre County Government in Bellefonte seeks a dedicated case manager to assist individuals and families navigating the local human service system. You will assess challenges, coordinate services, advocate with courts, and build relationships with providers to address needs related to food, housing, finances, and utilities.

This role requires upholding client confidentiality and participating in meetings and trainings as needed.