Columbia CARES
Case Manager
Columbia CARES
Job Summary
Case Management Description
Community-based case management is a collaborative process that promotes family independence and the capacity to meet an individual’s special needs. A comprehensive plan to address both individual and family needs is developed based on identified priorities, concerns, and resources. Case Management is also referred to as care coordination or service coordination. Limited travel within the 12-county service area with mileage reimbursement at the Federal Mileage Reimbursement rate. (Bedford, Coffee, Giles, Hickman, Lawrence, Lewis, Lincoln, Marshall, Maury, Moore, Perry, and Wayne)
Job Responsibilities
Case Management Responsibilities
- Complete Client Intake Interviews & History.
- Complete a needs assessment of client circumstances upon initial contact to identify present needs and anticipate future needs.
- Outline a plan of care with goals, objectives, and timelines that the client participates in developing.
- Assist each client in obtaining access to resources needed to meet activities of daily living including but not limited to medical care, Alcohol & Drug treatment, food, clothing, shelter, counseling therapy, education, job training & skills enhancement, financial planning, legal counsel, financial aid & entitlements and other support services.
- Conduct home visits or arrange office appointments for each client/family.
- Serve as a client advocate to meet identified needs.
- Provide referral networking and coordinate interagency services for clients and families.
- Serve as a liaison and consultant in collaborating with other social service providers & agencies involved as members of the client’s treatment team.
- Maintain thorough, updated client files.
- Maintain data base information including demographics and other statistical data.
- Activities that retain clients in HIV primary care and social services.
- Activities to recruit previous clients out of care.
Qualifications
Position Requirements
- Bachelor in Health/Human Service preferred or equivalent years of experience in a similar field
- Reside within 30 miles of agency location in Columbia, TN
- Must possess excellent communication skills
- Ability to adapt in various situations by exercising judgment
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, Internet, and Email applications
Additional Information
Benefits
- Salary dependent upon experience
- Flex time
- Paid Time Off, accrued monthly
- Holiday Leave as outlined in the Personnel Policies Handbook
- Bereavement Leave
How to Apply
Interested Applicants Should
- Forward resume with cover letter to submitmyapplication@columbiacares.org
- Include salary requirements
- Include professional references
- Applications open through July 31, 2024
Details
- Date Posted: July 23, 2024
- Type: Full-Time
- Job Function: Programs and Service Delivery
- Service Area: Housing
- Start Date: 08/01/2024
- Salary Range: $40,000
- Working Hours: 38 hours