Case Manager-Project Home

Spero; Owatonna (MN); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

EAP

401(k) & Roth plans

Life Insurance

Job summary

Project Home is seeking a Case Manager to connect, coordinate, and monitor community resources for adults and families in need of housing support. You will assess needs, develop care plans, and guide participants toward independence within agency standards.

Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, you will coordinate with outside agencies, maintain records, and monitor services to ensure effectiveness. Some duties may occur in clients’ homes and community settings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge on mental health and mental health treatment services preferred.
• Knowledge on homelessness and supportive housing preferred.
• Ability to effectively connect and work with participants while maintaining boundaries.
• Ability to schedule one's times and activities efficiently while prioritizing duties.
• Ability to maintain patience, confidence, and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances.

Responsibilities

• Complete supportive housing case assessments under supervision.
• Develop care plans to stabilize housing for adults and families.
• Coordinate services with outside agencies and monitor progress.
• Maintain client case records and maximize reimbursements.
• Participate in professional development activities.

Skills

Mental health knowledge

Boundary setting

Scheduling & prioritization

Communication with participants

Team collaboration

Education

Behavioral Health Practitioner standards (DHS)

30 semester hours / 45 quarter hours in behavioral health

2000 hours supervised experience

Master's or graduate degree in behavioral sciences

Job description

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.

Job Summary

Project Home's mission is to end long-term homelessness and positively impact the lives of those who we serve. Project Home serves single adults and families in 5 counties: Steele, Dodge, Waseca, Rice, and Freeborn. The Project Home Case Manager works to connect, coordinate, and monitor community resources that will empower the participants to function independently.

Supervisory Responsibilities

None

Duties/Responsibilities

Under supervision of the Program Coordinator, this position completes supportive housing case assessments, develops appropriate community-based care plans to stabilize housing and maintain single adults and families safely and effectively in the community within Agency standards of practice. Provides case management services to adults and families, coordinates services provided by outside agencies, provides ongoing assessment of services to clients ensuring they are appropriate and effective, provides ongoing assessment of local care systems to assure needed resources are available, maintains client case records, completes activities and records to maximize revenue reimbursements, and participates in professional development activities.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge on mental health and mental health treatment services preferred.
• Knowledge on homelessness and supportive housing preferred.
• Ability to effectively connect and work with participants while maintaining appropriate and healthy boundaries.
• Ability to schedule one's times and activities efficiently while also prioritizing duties.
• Ability to maintain patience, confidence, and composure under pressure or adverse circumstances

Education and Experience

To be considered for this position, you must be qualified in at least one of the following ways:

• Meets ONE of the standards for Behavioral Health Practitioner per DHS guidelines as listed below:
• Have at least 30 Semester hours or 45 quarter hours in behavioral health or related fields from an accredited college or university and have at least 2000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorder
• Have at least 4,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery area of services with adults with mental illness, traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorder
• Has a master's or other graduate degree in behavioral sciences or related fields.

Physical Requirements

• On occasion assisting participants move will be requested if staff have the physical capabilities to perform the tasks.

Work Environment

• Office is located on the 2nd floor of a building without an elevator.
• Applicants must be able to tolerate and adapt to a daily schedule that is subject to change due to participant needs, rescheduled, or cancelled appointments, and participants that do not show up for appointments. Some duties are performed within an office setting while most duties with participants occur in the participants home or in community settings.
• Potential ability to work both in the office and from home once fully trained.
• Office hours are typically 8am to 4:30pm

Benefits & Perks

• Health & Wellness:
  • Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Financial & Retirement:
  • 401(k) & Roth retirement plans
• Income Protection & Insurance:
  • Life Insurance
  • Long-Term Disability (LTD)
  • MNPL & MNPFLA disability coverage
  • Supplemental benefits available through AFLAC and Principal
• Paid Time Off (PTO):
  • Generous PTO package
  • 2 floating holidays
  • 9 paid holidays

Salary Information

$23 - $25Hourly Wage