Caseworker

CCC • Cape Girardeau, MO

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About The Position

The Caseworker delivers community support services to assigned children and adult clients enrolled in the Community Psychiatric Rehabilitation Center (CPRC). The role coordinates mental health services, assesses and monitors client adjustment, develops resources and links clients with community services, and provides crisis response to reduce the risk of hospitalization. The position typically manages 20–25 clients and meets with them weekly at their homes or residential centers.

The position is based in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri. It is full-time, non-exempt, with regular hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; some evenings may be required based on agency and client needs. The role requires travel in the employee’s own vehicle, with a valid driver’s license and current auto insurance.

Requirements

• A bachelor's degree or higher from an accredited university; or any four-year combination of higher education and qualifying experience; or four years of qualifying experience.
• Qualifying experience must include delivering services to individuals with mental illness, substance abuse disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• A valid driver's license; must hold or obtain a Missouri Class E driver's license by the start date, or a Class D license for Illinois residents.
• Current auto insurance.
• Travel in the employee's own vehicle is required.

Responsibilities

• Provide community support services to children and adult clients enrolled in the CPRC program.
• Maintain an assigned caseload, including providing services in the community and during client hospitalizations.
• Meet direct-services productivity expectations in accordance with assigned caseloads.
• Maintain a positive attitude toward the agency and its clientele.
• Maintain appropriate boundaries with clients and staff members.
• Provide clients with training and education in daily living skills.
• Monitor completion of treatment plan goals and objectives, and communicate progress and concerns to the treatment team.
• Refer clients to appropriate community resources to support or improve functionality and develop a personal support system.
• Transport clients in an agency or personal vehicle when deemed necessary and appropriate to meet program requirements.
• Complete DMH-approved Wellness Coaching training through the Relias Learning platform.
• Document services according to clinical policies and procedures, DMH, CARF, applicable federal and state programs, and agency standards.

Benefits

• 24 paid days off during the first year, plus a day off for the employee's birthday.
• Seven paid holidays.
• Competitive health, dental, vision, and supplemental insurance.
• Company-paid life and LTD insurance.
• Retirement auto-enrollment.
• Employee referral program.
• Additional benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time