A Case Manager coordinates delivery of a range of social and health services to individuals and families. Assess client needs and work with agencies and institutions ensure clients get the help they need. Monitor client and work with other service providers as necessary to address client needs.
Re-Entry Case Manager Spectrum Health & Human Services - 3.2 Buffalo, NY Job Details $23 - $29 an hour 18 hours ago Qualifications Interdisciplinary collaboration in health services social work Driver's License Multidisciplinary team collaboration for treatment planning Managing patients as a clinical case manager Full Job Description Spectrum Health and Human Services
SUMMARY OF POSITION FUNCTION
Provides direct service to assigned caseloads of individuals transitioning back into the community prison setting. Services include comprehensive assessment, service planning, coordination of stabilization needs and other identified areas of need or interest, recordkeeping, case management, collaboration and outreach.
LOCATION
2040 Seneca Street
MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Knowledge and demonstration of agency core values in day-to-day activities Provides comprehensive case management, coordination and assessment to assigned caseload Work effectively with parole and other community partners. Work effectively with individuals enrolled to meet benchmarks regarding enrollment, CBI enrollment, and completion. Assure all treatment planning including convening regular screening-linking-planning and case conferences involving all providers and support network Provide outreach to client, family, and other involved persons Assure and maintain linkages to medical, financial, social, rehabilitative, addiction and psychiatric services Provide effective advocacy both to obtain services required by individual clients and to obtain needed systems development or change. This may include meeting individuals at their appointments if needed. Serve as a social change agent by identifying service barriers, participating in the development of solutions, and serving as a systems advocate Provide required services including crisis intervention, treatment, and support in the absence of viable alternatives. Perform recordkeeping, statistical tracking, and quality assurance activities in an accurate and timely manner. Other duties as assigned
Note:
This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. Employees may perform other related duties as needed to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.
SKILLS/COMPETENCIES
Demonstrated ability to work independently and to initiate change Must possess excellent skill and judgment in a range of clinical and case management activities Must be able to collaborate effectively with a team and have superior interpersonal skills in dealing with other providers and client supports Must possess excellent written and verbal skills Proficient in the use of computer software such as MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Desktop Publishing, Outlook, etc. Must possess excellent time management skills.
EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS
Associate or bachelor's degree
EXPERIENCE
At least one year of Case Management experience with a bachelor's degree OR Two years' experience with an associate degree Preferred two years' experience working with individuals involved in the criminal justice system.
OTHER:
Must possess a valid Driver's License with a satisfactory driving record and possess a personal vehicle for job requirements.
