Targeted Case Manager - Adults Downtown

Seven Counties; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking compassionate and dedicated professionals to join their team. This role involves conducting comprehensive assessments, developing service plans, and advocating for clients to ensure they receive the necessary support. Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and have experience working directly with clients. The position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the community while enjoying a supportive work environment with various benefits. If you are passionate about helping others and want to contribute positively to people's lives, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Completion of state-required case management course within six months.

Responsibilities

• Conduct comprehensive assessments of client needs.
• Develop and monitor client service plans.
• Advocate for clients to access necessary services.

Skills

Client Assessment

Service Planning

Advocacy

Case Management

Psychosocial Education

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Completion of state-required case management course

Job description

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

1. Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client's needs.
2. Participates in development of client's service plan, consistent with assessment.
3. Arranges for delivery of needed services, as identified in assessment.
4. Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.
5. Monitors client's progress by making referrals, tracking client's appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client's changing needs.
6. Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e.g., writing letters to expedite entitlement payments, encouraging client or family members to advocate on own behalf).
7. Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client's progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.
8. Provides case consultation (i.e., consulting with service providers/collaterals in determining client's status and progress).
9. Communicates with supervisor about issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.
10. Provides psychosocial education to clients and/or family members to increase their understanding of client's illness, physical condition, or social situation.

EDUCATION

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field as approved by Medicaid, or as required by applicable funding source.
• Completion of state-required case management/service coordination course within six months of employment.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one (1) year of full-time employment experience post Bachelor's working directly with adults or ACT population (with relevant Master's degree, no experience required).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

• Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing.
• Frequent exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families.
• Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
• May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
• Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are

Time Type: Full time

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