Case Manager

Cedar Park Group is looking to hire Social Workers for immediate openings.Case Managers are a member of an interdisciplinary team to provide case management to a caseload of shelter based individuals with medical, behavioral, substance and/or social issues or disorders. Advocate for and support the client, engage with community agencies/health care providers and others on his/her behalf to ensure access to services needed to increase wellness self-management and reduce emergency room visits and/ or hospitalizations.

Requirements:

• Must have Covid vaccination and provide documentation

• HS Diploma or higher.

• Preferred: Bachelor's Degree in one of the following fields: Social Work, Psychology, Education, Rehabilitation, Occupational Therapy, Counseling, Community Mental Health, Sociology, Physical or Recreational therapy. Degrees in other related areas may be considered.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for performing a variety of casework duties, including meeting with guests, and preparing evaluations, including obtaining, analyzing, and evaluating data and developing services plans.
• Responsible for making the residents aware of the facility's rules and regulations and providing information about the services offered.
• Responsible for caseload and performs record keeping functions as required, case notes, census statistical reports while making sure all records are maintained at a confidential level.
• Refers guests to agencies and programs as necessary and establishes a rapport and professional relationship with all stakeholders.
• Assists guests in establishing relationships with outside services. Assists in arranging transportation to necessary appointments.
• Prepares a facility workshop and meeting with clients relative to goals of Social Services and needs of residents and works closely with other personnel assigned to residents.
• Handles emergencies as they arise and arranges for medical services or guidance to the medical team.
• Attend regular staff meetings and document progress to the supervisor.

Experience:

One (1) year of related human services experience required in providing direct services to clients suffering from or experiencing medical, behavioral, substance or social issues and knowledge of resources, in order to link them to a broad range of services essential to successfully living in the community.You must have excellent interpersonal and time management skills.Preferred:

Knowledge of Medicaid, Social Security, and other entitlements

Bilingual in Spanish a HUGE Plus

Must have Covid vaccination and provide documentation"