Children's Blended Case Manager
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Our client is looking for an Children's Blended Case ManagerType: Temp-to-Perm/ 18 weeksSchedule: FULL-TIME (MON-FRI 8:30-5:00PM)Location: PennsylnvaniaROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIESThe Children's Blended Case Manager will assist families with linkages to program services, treatment, and community supports in an effort to prevent and manage crisis situations while maintaining a focus on consumers achieving self-sufficiency despite their diagnosis and/or life challenges.All work is performed in accordance with City, State and Federal regulations, client policies and procedures, and professional mental health standards.BRIEF OUTLINE OF DUTIESThe services provided will include, but shall not be limited to:Assure all consumers on the assigned caseload receive a functional assessment to identify skill deficits and strengths to establish treatment goals.Complete a written strength assessment, develop and implement a written service plan for each consumer assigned to the caseload.Identify and connect the consumers to appropriate clinical and community resources necessary to meet the needs identified in their functional assessments.Update and maintain all case management recordsProvide services that diffuse or resolve crises in order to prevent unnecessary use of emergency rooms, in-patient services and mental health court.Provide 24-hour response to consumers in crisis, including wearing a company issued cell phone.Participate in interagency team meetings.Connect the consumer to behavioral health and social service agencies to assure there are no gaps in serviceMake home, school, hospital and community based visits at a minimum of every 14 days (or more often as determined by the consumer's level of care).Other responsibilities as designated by supervisor.QUALIFICATIONS AND EDUCATIONS REQUIREMENTSBachelor's Degree in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology or other social science and two (2) years experience in public or private human services with one year of direct client contact required.Masters Degree preferred.Bilingual (Spanish/English) preferred.Working knowledge of Crisis Intervention, the Philadelphia Behavioral Health and Juvenile System, Community Resources (i.e. Department of Public Welfare, Educational Law, Office of Social Security and Disabilities and Mental Health Advocacy Programs) required.PREFERRED SKILLSBilingual (Spanish/English) a plusDecision MakingCommunicationTime ManagementOrganizational SkillsLeadershipTechnical CapacityIntermediate skills Microsoft OfficeEthical ConductPlease email: ...@hcmmi.com#LI-JB2