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Valparaiso, IN
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The PATH Case Manager provides outreach to persons who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Provides connection community-based resources to people with serious mental illness, including those with substance use disorders, including connection to housing, mental health, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, SOAR, physical health, and legal resources.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
401K w/ 20% company matching 11 paid holidays Competitive wages Generous PTO Employee discounts (YMCA) Employee referral program HSA/FSA accounts Medical, dental, and vision insurance Tuition assistance up to $5250 Loan repayments $200/month Casual Fridays Company paid life insurance policy Company paid long term disability Optional insurances (short term disability) Employee recognition events Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Free health screenings
WAGES:
Starting at $20.75 and up based on experience
MAJOR JOB DUTIES
Provides street outreach. Work with community partners to provide services to homeless individuals. Provides documentation of interventions per department standards Drives and transports clients as needed for PATH related business Data entry into Homeless Management Information Systems (HMIS) Apply for social security benefits through
SSI/SSDI
Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR) Other duties as assigned
GENERAL JOB DUTIES
Connects clients to avaiable community resources and acts as an advocate for clients Coordinates care with internal and external providers Attends staffings, clinical supervision, in-services, and staff meetings
COMPETENCIES
Therapeutic interventions for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults Can identify signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders Locating, coordinating, and accessing appropriate services and entitlements for clients Criteria for enrollment and appropriate regulations to assist clients in maintaining compliance with program guidelines Assessing the needs of seriously and persistently mentally ill adults Building and maintaining therapeutic rapport with assigned clients Documenting interventions Assisting clients in accessing entitlements such as Medicaid, Social Security Income (SSI), or Social Security Disability Income (SSDI), food stamps, and other resources Advocating for client's needs Typing and basic computer usage
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Bachelor's Degree is required. Previous related experience working in mental health or related discipline preferred. Community outreach work and work with vulnerable populations is also a plus.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSE
: Successful completion of OBHP (Other Behavioral Health Professional) educational requirements is required within 3 weeks of hire date. Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc.