Location: Minneapolis,MN, USA
Meridian Services
Where Dreams and Opportunities Align!
Join our team as a Case Manager
$1,800 Sign On Bonus and Work from Home up to 2 days a week!
Position: Social Worker/Case Manager. Requires a 4-year degree in Psychology, Sociology or Human Services or License of Social Work (LSW)
Locations: The primary location for this position is in Golden Valley, MN or Hopkins, MN. Travel throughout the Twin Cities is required for meetings and visits with persons served. Based on the caseload, travel throughout other parts of Minnesota may be required.
Caseloads: Elderly/Alternative Care, Brain Injury, Intellectual Disabilities, CADI (Mental Health), and/or Managed Care Plans
Schedule: Monday - Friday (Full time) Typical daytime hours with occasional evenings as needed for meetings. Eligible to work from home up to 2 days a week after 6 months of employment.
Starting wage: $49,000.00 - $51,600.00 annual salary based on qualifications. Wage will increase $2,000 after 6 months employment!
$51,600.00 annual salary for LSW (Licensed Social Workers). $49,000.00 annual salary for 4 year degree in Psychology/Human Services/Sociology.
Perks:
* Full time employees get up to 16 hours to volunteer each calendar year, during the typical working hours.
* Case Managers attend MSSA Conference annually.
* CEU's and monthly Lunch and Learns!
* On site trainer
* Wednesday is snack day at our Corporate offices. Every Wednesday a healthy snack is provider to employees.
* Employees' can bring pets to work.
* Child Care Center located at one of our corporate offices.
* Fitness Club Discount for anyone enrolled in the company's health care plan
* MERSC Discounts at MN events and businesses
* Annual company picnic
* 401K Plan after one month of employment
* LSW supervision for licensed Social Workers is provided weekly and for free.
* Provide Master's level supervision for a small fee. There may also be a waiting list.
About Meridian Services:
Meridian Services has served people with intellectual disabilities, those with mental health issues, the elderly, and their families for over a quarter of a century. Currently, our Case Management Department serves approximately 2,500 elderly, 1,500 people with mental health issues, and more than 1,000 persons with intellectual disabilities.
Our mission is to provide services of the finest quality so that those we serve will be able to realize their dreams. To achieve our mission, we are dedicated to valuing creativity, seeking innovative practices, and achieving expertise. We will conduct our operations in an ethical manner, maintain excellent standards, and strive always to do our best. Above all, we will uphold a tradition of service and caring for others.
Job Summary:
As a Case Manager/Social Worker, you will be working on finding resources and services for persons (clients) that best fit their needs and situations. At Meridian Services, each Case Manager is an advocate for persons with disabilities/elderly and helps to make a difference in their lives. Our Case Managers will carry caseloads that consist of persons with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, mental health diagnoses, and/or elderly persons.
In this position you will be completing the following:
* Visits with persons on the caseload and attending team meetings
* Completing or attend meetings on needs assessment; individual service plan development (CSSP)
* Assisting with planning for new service development
* Locating residential, vocational, and other needed services depending on each person's needs
* Monitoring service delivery and ensuring the health and safety needs of each person are being met.
* Completion of referrals and crisis intervention as needed
* Developing waiver budgets
* Completing case notes
* Acting as an advocate for people we provide services to
Requirements:
* Have a 4-year degree in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology, OR be licensed as a Social Worker (Bachelor of Social Work required for licensure) or licensed as a Graduate Social Worker (Master's in Social Work required for licensure) as stated by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
* Experience working within the social services field
* A valid driver's license and daily access to reliable transportation with current insurance to travel throughout the Twin Cities and other parts of Minnesota based on caseload.
* Have an acceptable driving record as determined by Meridian Services policy.
* Successful clearance from a DHS background Study
* Proficiency in spoken and written English communication
Nice to have:
* Knowledge of community resources and providers
* Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office
* Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
* Knowledge of Medical Assistance, Medicare, and MN Health care programs
Meridian Services is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer