Community Engagement Specialist- Blended Case Management

SPHS GROUP•Butler, PA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This position provides case management and/or to assigned behavioral health consumers, which may include cooperation with formal and informal supports. The role involves assisting consumers with the implementation and updating of their Strengths Assessment Scale and Service Plan, maintaining accurate clinical records, observing progress, and linking consumers to services. The specialist will advise supervisory/clinical staff of significant changes in consumer behavior or incidents, and respond to emergencies when necessary. Additionally, the role includes providing service advocacy, making referrals to social and medical services, coordinating appointments, and linking consumers with basic needs like food and shelter. The position also requires adherence to all policies, laws, regulations, and codes of ethics regarding confidentiality.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in social work or Mental Health related field from an accredited college or university.
Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the Pennsylvania State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance.
Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care program.
Demonstrated ability to obtain vital information during an interview to make proper recommendations.
Demonstrated knowledge of mental health programs and available social services.
Ability to safely operate a variety of agency vehicles, as well as transport oneself in an insured personal vehicle.
Ability to observe and recognize verbal and non-verbal signs of physical or mental disorders.
Ability to meet the 75% direct service productivity mandated by the Department of Human Services.
Ability to assist, move, and/or transfer consumer's personal effects weighing up to 45 pounds.
Ability to assist and transport mentally and physically challenged consumers.

Responsibilities

Assists consumer with the implementation of Consumer’s Strengths Assessment Scale and Service Plan, and continually updates the CSAS.
Maintains accurate and detailed clinical records of assigned caseload, observes progress and links consumers to services.
Advises supervisory/clinical staff of significant changes in consumer's behavior, issues and/or incidents, and responds appropriately to emergency situations, when necessary.
Provides service advocacy to consumers and their family and makes referrals to appropriate social and medical service programs.
Serves as a member of the BCM on call system.
Assists all consumers in coordinating appointments to health and social services and links the consumers with basic needs for food, shelter, etc.
Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.