CARE Case Manager

HUMAN SERVICE AGENCY•Watertown, SD

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Provides direct case management services to individuals with severe and persistent mental illness and assists in the development, coordination, implementation, and monitoring of programming activities for the C.A.R.E. program. This is a Full-Time position, 40 hours per week, with a schedule of Monday–Friday 8 AM to 5 PM. The compensation is $23 per hour.

Requirements

Associate's degree in social sciences, human services, or related field required.
Valid South Dakota Driver’s License required.
Must be able to occasionally operate a motor vehicle.
Current HSA Policies and Procedures apply.
It is the responsibility of the employee to read, understand, and comply with HSA policies and procedures that apply to protected information and security.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology, or related field preferred.
The Board of Directors of the Human Service Agency shall have the prerogative to hire staff whose qualifications may vary from the above.

Responsibilities

Provides specialized treatment, assistance, education, rehabilitation, and support services as part of a comprehensive team to C.A.R.E. program clients.
Completes comprehensive assessments and evaluations necessary for establishing client eligibility for C.A.R.E. services.
Participates as part of a comprehensive team in the treatment planning process and monitors client progress in meeting treatment plan goals and objectives.
Assesses, monitors, locates, and coordinates necessary medical, social, psychiatric, financial, residential, vocational, and daily living needs and services for C.A.R.E. program clients.
Provides emergency services including crisis assessment and intervention to C.A.R.E. program clients.
Works cooperatively with other agencies, organizations, individuals, and community services to develop resources and ensure comprehensive treatment for C.A.R.E. program clients.
Assists in developing, implementing, coordinating, monitoring, reviewing, and updating programming opportunities for the C.A.R.E. program.
Communicates information regarding programming needs, topics, schedules, changes, and updates to C.A.R.E. program staff.
Utilizes community resources in developing and maintaining programming opportunities for the C.A.R.E. program.
Monitors and assesses program and client needs and utilizes this information in developing programming opportunities.
Works closely with Department of Rehabilitation Services staff to ensure efficient and effective provision of services.
Monitors, reviews and assists in the development and maintenance of the Vocational program budget including payments from the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Submits and ensures that timely monthly and quarterly reports are submitted to the Department of Rehabilitation Services.
Performs other duties as assigned consistent with the responsibilities of the position.