Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist

Mental Health America of South Central Kansas • Eastborough, KS

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About The Position

The Homeless Services Integrated Care Specialist (ICS) provides short-term case management to homeless consumers with the overall objective of securing and maintaining housing, along with access and engagement to mental health services. The ICS will support consumers at the Second Light Shelter & Services with improving their independent living skills and manage the symptoms of their mental illness. The ICS will collaborate with homeless service providers at the Second Light Shelter & Services to meet consumers’ needs where they are and assist them with developing goals to exit homelessness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a human service field or four years of equivalent education and/or experience working in the human services field.
• Computer literacy required.
• Knowledge of community resources, housing alternatives and employment services.
• Experience working in the community with individuals who have mental illness and/or substance use disorders.
• Ability to write and communicate verbally in a clear and concise fashion.
• Ability to develop and maintain rapport with clients, constituents and staff.
• A valid Kansas driver’s license and access to personal vehicle required.

Responsibilities

• Engaging with Second Light Shelter and Services consumers at least 60% of hours worked daily.
• Empowers consumers by utilizing trauma informed care, harm reduction and client centered approaches.
• Maintains accurate and timely documentation of service provision in either Electronic Health Record (EHR) or Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Completes progress notes daily in a manner that individualizes each note, reflecting appropriate interventions and progress towards goals.
• Ensures completion treatment plans timely and as needed – for consumers open to MHA programs. Complete all assessments associated with treatment plan reviews. Use a Client Centered approach, ensuring individualized treatment goals.
• Works with consumers to achieve goals established in their individualized treatment plan. Areas of focus should be obtaining housing, employment and basic Activities of Daily Living (ADL’s).
• Collaborate with shelter staff, other homeless service providers and consumers to maintain shelter placement. Assist consumers by providing crisis support and safety planning as needed.
• Collaborate with case managers, outreach workers, housing navigators and healthcare providers to develop and implement holistic service plans. Complete referrals to services as needed.
• Serves as a liaison between the consumer and service systems including housing programs, behavioral health, medical providers and legal entities.
• Meets deadlines and ensures accuracy of various reports/paperwork, mileage sheets, and electronic timesheets.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees