Case Manager - CAMBA

Responsibilities:

• Conduct initial intake and assessment of clients’ needs and periodic re-assessments.
• Create and maintain client electronic and paper files.
• Prepare initial psychosocial evaluation and update according to regulations.
• Obtain and maintain relevant documentation and release forms from clients (i.e., birth certificate, proof of income, medical documents, release of Personal Health Information, etc.).
• In collaboration with clients, conduct periodic revisions of independent living plans including short-term and long-term client goals.
• Assist clients in attaining their goals by identifying community resources and by referring clients to appropriate services both within and outside CAMBA (i.e., On-site medical services and psychiatric services, etc.).
• Document all client encounters via progress notes using DHS CARES Database and printout notes for client’s paper file.
• Ensure CARES Database is updated to reflect client request for services (i.e., car fare, appointments, passes, referrals, etc.).
• May act as client liaison/client advocate with outside organizations regarding such matters as education, healthcare, housing, legal issues, etc.
• May schedule appointments for client with referral organizations.
• May escort clients to appointments (educational, medical, social service, etc.).
• May assist clients in completing applications for benefits and entitlements, and may process applications on clients' behalf.

Minimum Education/ Experience:

• High School Diploma and 4 years of experience
• Bachelor's degree (e. g., B.A., B.S.W.) and/or equivalent experience

Other requirements:

• May be required to become First Aid/CPR certified
• May be required to become certified in overdose prevention
• Bi-lingual preferred
• TB testing is required as part of the pre-employment/onboarding process