Residential Treatment Case Manager (HLC)

The Salvation Army USA Central Territory•Indianapolis, IN

25d•$19•Onsite

About The Position

As the RT Case Manager, you will coordinate the delivery and monitor all services provided internally or externally for the client. Acts as a liaison with community resources for client needs. Develops individualized treatment service plan for assigned clients. In a collaborative environment with the counselor and other HLC staff, develops appropriate addictions treatment goals. Monitors client’s progress, documents progress of goals and all contact with clients. Interact with clients and provide a listening ear and respond empathetically to client needs without counseling. The RT Counselor will ensure the Mission of The Salvation Army is effectively carried out.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or Psychology preferred. Consideration given to those with knowledge and training in the addictions field and who are certified but do not have a bachelor’s degree
Position requires a background check to be completed and all background check results will be reviewed.
Need to be capable of leading educational groups, interviewing and interacting with people comfortably, with warmth, understanding, acceptance, empathy, and compassion.
Must be willing to work 1 evening a week and some weekends
Must have a valid driver’s license and maintain The Salvation Army Driver’s qualification standard; must complete Safe From Harm training within the first 90 days of employment.
Certified by ICAADA or any other addictions certifying body expected.
National Certified Peer Recovery Support Specialist or Recovery Coach Certification required or be obtained within 90 days of hire.
Must complete Caseworker Certification Program within 120 days of employment. Maintain certification requirements as applicable
Able to speak, write and understand English in a manner sufficient for effective communication with leadership, field personnel, and clientele.
Computer proficiency with Microsoft products and ability to learn electronic reporting systems.
If in recovery, must demonstrate at least two years of sobriety with evidence of emotional and social stability.

Nice To Haves

Bilingual and able to read, write and speak Spanish preferred

Responsibilities

Document all activities engaged in with, and on-behalf of, the client
Conducts follow-up contracts based on client need and as required by other funding sources
Provide support, encouragement, and compassion to client as they work towards achieving their goals. Provide guidance while expecting client self-responsibility, Advocates on behalf of the client
Assure client has transportation as needed, (Transporting clients with company vehicle as needed)
Collaborates with other SAHLC services in consultation with counselor as necessary
Refers to appropriate community resources as necessary in accordance with treatment plan. Assures referrals are appropriately timed with treatment progress
Develops case management plan for each client who is willing to participate in the case management process. Includes but not limited to: Housing, Employment and Job Readiness, Legal Services, Personal Finance, Public Assistance, Health, including Medical and Mental Health, Tuberculosis, HIV, Communicable Disease Screening, Child Care, Prenatal Care, including immunization for children, Parenting, Transportation, Material and Financial Assistance, Enhancement of Family Function, Spiritual Concerns, and Veterans’ Benefits
Provides case work and counseling intervention for non-addictions issues, as needed and appropriate. Consistent with case manager skills, training, experience, and time available: coordinate interventions strategy with SAHLC counselor or other agency worker’s intervention strategy
Attends multi-disciplinary staffing, departmental and staff meetings as scheduled. Participates in planned in-service training as well as other training as directed
Develops and conducts educational classes as assigned
Works assigned overtime hours as directed to ensure coverage of facilities operations and approved by supervisor
Conducts urine drug screens for clients according to policy and procedure
Will assist RT Support Specialist as needed, with various duties, such as laundry, preparing rooms, support at meals, medication and /or activity times
Maintains client confidentiality of all client information according to Federal, State and The Salvation Army standards, policies, and procedures
Other tasks as assigned by leadership