Behavioral Health Case Manager - Housing at Easterseals Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

11 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

13 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Case Management, Housing First Approach, HMIS, Individualized Service Plans, Assessment, Resource Linking, Collaboration, Microsoft Office, Written Communication, Verbal Communication, Multitasking

Industry

Individual and Family Services

Description

Description ESSENTIAL JOB RESPONSIBILITES: Will provide Case Management services to a caseload of approximately 25 Participants. Will apply the Housing First approach to serving people with housing and other service needs. Will participate as an active member of The Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC). Will submit routine reports and outcome data, per contractual requirements, and will utilize the HMIS system. Will conduct necessary assessments, complete mandated legal documentation, and complete Individualized Service Plans (ISP) according to funding source and policy timelines. Will plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with Participants and other providers. Will research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, education, community and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and individual participant preferences. Will communicate and work collaboratively with other providers, leasing managers and/or landlords to ensure appropriate service provision. Will meet with the supervisor for regularly scheduled meetings and as assigned by the supervisor. Will attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and as assigned by the supervisor. Will attend and actively participate in required training, as assigned. Requirements QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field. Must have their own reliable transportation. Willing to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required. Able to multitask and meet deadlines. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel) and computer literate. Must be a team-player. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS with or without reasonable accommodations: The employee is regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, communicate with others on the phone and in-person. The employee is frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items. Ability to move independently within the facility and community. Must be able to travel and meet with participants WORKING CONDITIONS: Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and out in the field.

Responsibilities

Provide case management services to approximately 25 participants using the Housing First approach. Coordinate with providers, landlords, and community resources to ensure participants receive necessary medical, psychiatric, and social services.