JOB DESCRIPTION

Case Manager

General Purpose

The Case Manager is responsible for coordinating the service requirement needs of clients experiencing substance abuse disorders.

Essential Functions of the Job

  • Implement the Plan of Care (SCCP) developed by the Care Coordinator and client’s team members
  • Act as advocate for client within existing system
  • Coordinate services needed by Meta House transitionalhousing clients including: medical, social services, housing, legal, financial and any other service identified
  • Triage the medical, housing, legal, etc. needs of clients not involved with our transitional housing program and give the appropriate referrals
  • Develop a service plan to meet the client’s goals
  • Help the client learn to access services independently and make referrals when appropriate
  • Perform all required record keeping and paperwork related to treatment and work at Meta House
  • Attend staffing, wraps and do home visits at transitional housing

Marginal Functions of the Job

  • Other duties as may be periodically or permanently assigned

Qualifications and Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field, MSW preferred
  • Minimum two years experience in working in case management or AODA field
  • Driver’s license, safe driving record, and proof of vehicle insurance

Other Skills Required

  • Able to work cooperatively with other team members
  • Able to work cooperatively with other agencies
  • Familiarity with the functions of the Department of Social Services including foster care and child abuse prevention
  • Able to work with a culturally diverse client population; to understand and respect family dynamics from many cultural viewpoints
  • Computer skills including proficiency in Word, Excel, and other applications

Working Conditions and Physical Requirements

  • Able to navigate the indoors including stairs (Residential and Housing)
  • Able to tolerate occasional hot days with no, or limited, air conditioning
  • Able to drive
  • Able to hear and talk to clients
  • Able to document in the client charts.

Working Relationships

Reports to: Outpatient Program Manager

Specification of Job Duties

This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and Meta House. Meta House retains and reserves any and all rights to change, modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.

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