Case Manager - Elkhart

Oaklawn•Elkhart, IN

3d•$19 - $22

About The Position

Case Managers - Elkhart Do you have a heart for helping youth, adults, 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. Who We Are 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. What We Offer We offer competitive compensation, a full benefits package and career advancement opportunities. Bachelor-level starting pay $22.34 an hour with $1000 sign-on bonus Associate-level starting pay $18.87 per hour with $1000 sign-on bonus Higher pay for bilingual staff Mileage reimbursement Start earning PTO the day you start Company laptop and cell phone Work life balance Employee assistance program Regular supervision What You’ll Do Case Managers help youth, adults, and families in our community live healthier and more fulfilling lives through identifying and supporting their needs and goals. Case Managers specialize in: Managing the care provided to youth, adults, and families Helping youth, adults, and families gain access to the services they need to meet their goals Further specialized case managers that work with DCS and probation or provide Wraparound

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
Higher starting pay based on qualifications
Must have a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance

Responsibilities

Evaluating the consumer's need for services
Developing and monitoring a treatment plan that supports the consumer's goals
Helping the consumer 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 consumer 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 consumer interaction electronically
Interacting directly with consumers (face to face - frequency varies with need, availability of the consumer and the level of intensity)
Interacting frequently with outpatient therapists, physicians, other employees involved in the case, community agencies, referrals sources and other services
Caseload expectations will take into account training, case complexity, level of frequency and/or other assigned duties
Hours will include availability in the evenings and/or weekends
Work directly with probation and Department of Child Services
Parent education and supervised visitation
Provide high fidelity Wraparound