NOTE: All applicants must comply with ICL"s vaccination policy. Individuals selected for employment cannot begin working until they provide verification that they are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 (with an FDA-authorized vaccine).
JOB DESCRIPTION:
Under the general supervision of the Program Director/designee, functions as part of a team assigned to support consumers living in independent apartments in the community. Assists assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, financial, vocational and other services. Participates in the provision of crisis intervention services to participants. Travels to/visits consumers' residences or apartments to provide counsel and assistance and to help the consumers, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living. The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision.
ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
1. Ability to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences.
2. Ability to serve as a role model to residents/consumers, including modeling appropriate interpersonal interactions, demeanor, etc.
3. Ability to effectively use required software such as IMA, Word, Outlook, and other technology required by ICL
4. Basic understanding of the causes and processes of mental illness and substance abuse disorder.
5. Willingness to continually learn and apply knowledge and willingness to participate in in-service training and development activities.
6. Ability to function as an effective team member, including performing share of work, cooperating with coworkers, and securing cooperation, and maintaining professional relationships and boundaries with co-workers, supervisors and consumers.
7. Ability to use sound judgment in identifying and solving problems, and knowing when to seek assistance.
8. Ability to be aware of self and one's impact on others
9. Ability to learn, understand and comply with all regulations, policies and procedures.
10. Ability to organize time effectively to accomplish all tasks in a timely way and meet deadlines without prompting.
11. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards
12. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public both orally and in writing.
13. Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned.
14. Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures
15. Ability to be empathic, actively looking for ways to help people, to be compassionate and hopeful and to believe and help others work toward recovery.
16. Ability to engage in active listening-attending to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate
17. Ability to identify the nature of problems and to participate effectively in solving problems.
18. Ability to report for work as scheduled on a consistent basis
19. Ability to be ethical- to understand and adhere to internal and external laws, rules, and policies
MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor's degree plus 1year experience providing direct services to individuals with mental disabilities.
Minimum experience requirements are waived for candidates with a bachelor's degree that required a one-year
practicum working directly with individuals with mental disabilities (e.g., BSW); or an associate's degree in a
human services related field and two years of experience in human services;
CASE MANAGER TRAINEE:
Otherwise qualified candidates who lack the indicated number of years of experience may be offered employment as Case Manager Trainees at a reduced salary, until the experience requirements are met.