- Location
- KY - 310 East Broadway Ste 101, Louisville - 56094, United States of America
- Workplace
- Onsite
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- IT
- Seniority
- Manager
- Source
- Workday
Description
Job Description:
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
- Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client’s needs.
- Participates in development of client’s service plan, consistent with assessment.
- Arranges for delivery of needed services, as identified in assessment.
- Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.
- Monitors client’s progress by making referrals, tracking client’s appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client’s changing needs.
- Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to expedite entitlement payments, encouraging client or family members to advocate on their own behalf).
- Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client’s progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.
- Provides case consultation (i.e., consulting with service providers/collaterals in determining client’s status and progress).
- Communicates with supervisor about issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.
- Provides psychosocial education to clients and/or family members to increase their understanding of client’s illness, physical condition, or social situation.
- Performs crisis assistance (i.e., intervention on behalf of client, making arrangements for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).
- May serve as Primary Case Coordinator (PCC), with volume and complexity of PCC assignments depending on incumbent’s skill and autonomy.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor’s degree in social work, Psychology, Sociology, Human Services, or related field as approved by Medicaid, or as required by applicable funding source.
EXPERIENCE
- At least one (1) year of full-time employment experience post Bachelor’s working directly with adults or ACT (Assertive Community Treatment) population (with direct daily contact) in a human service setting.
- No experience with relevant master’s degree.
REQUIREMENTS
- Completion of state-required case management/service coordination course within six months of date of employment.
COMPANY OR PERSONAL VEHICLE USAGE: Yes
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
- Position requires lifting of twenty pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to ten pounds or requires significant periods of walking or standing.
- Exposure to threat of bodily harm from clients or families.
- Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.
- May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekends.
Time Type:
Full time