Case Manager - Elkhart

Oaklawn • Elkhart, IN

286d • $22

About The Position

Do you have a heart for helping youth and families accomplish their goals? Are you looking for a rewarding and supportive work environment with opportunities to grow? Join Oaklawn, where hope and healing begin, in addressing the mental health needs of our community. Oaklawn is the leading provider of mental health and addiction services in Elkhart, Goshen, South Bend, Mishawaka and the surrounding communities of northern Indiana. We serve 27,000 children, adolescents and adults annually through treatment that spans the continuum of care. Our services range from skills training and case management to outpatient therapy and inpatient care, specializing in complex cases. With nearly 900 employees on four campuses, Oaklawn offers unparalleled clinical training and robust opportunities for growth. Oaklawn has led ground-breaking initiatives in children's mental health, addiction treatment, cross-cultural outreach, housing for seriously mentally ill adults and more. Our staff have unique opportunities for advancement while working on the cutting edge of community mental health.

Requirements

• BA/BS in social service or a human services-related field and two years' experience in a social service setting
• In lieu of bachelor degree, an associate degree and two years' experience providing direct casework to children and families
• Must have a valid driver's license and proof of insurance

Nice To Haves

• Higher starting pay for bilingual staff
• Higher starting pay based on qualifications

Responsibilities

• Evaluating the family's need for services
• Developing and monitoring a treatment plan that supports the family's goals
• Helping the family obtain services needed to support their goals, such as food or housing assistance, medical care, Social Security benefits, transportation, skills training, etc.
• Following up to make sure the family is receiving services and those services are helping
• Advocating for the family and serving as a link between DCS, court, schools, healthcare providers, employers, community agencies and other Oaklawn services
• Documenting all family interaction electronically
• Interacting directly with clients, face to face - frequency varies with need, availability of the client and the level of intensity
• Interacting frequently with outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referrals sources and other services
• Managing the care provided to youth and families
• Providing high fidelity Wraparound
• Parent education and supervised visitation

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full benefits package
• Career advancement opportunities
• Starting pay of $22.34 an hour for Bachelor-level with $1000 sign-on bonus
• Starting pay of $18.87 per hour for Associate-level with $1000 sign-on bonus
• Mileage reimbursement
• Start earning PTO the day you start
• Company laptop and cell phone
• Work life balance
• Employee assistance program
• Regular supervision to grow clinical/professional skills

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Food Services and Drinking Places
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree