What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - Recidivism Reduction Initiative Program position at HAYMARKET CENTER?
Description
Case Manager provides goal-oriented and individualized support focusing on improved self-sufficiency for the persons served through needs assessments, planning, linkage, advocacy, coordination and monitoring activities. Position will also support RRI.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Outreach to encourage the participation of the persons served.
- Assistance with achieving goals as defined by the persons served.
- Optimize resources and opportunities through community linkages and enhance social supports
- Provide transportation to and from appointments.
- Provide case management, referral, and referent contact services to patients and documents same in-patient chart.
- Coordinate with licensed discharge agencies to transition to recovery or permanent housing.
- In calibration with the client devises and presents recommended service plans in weekly treatment plan review meetings.
- Assists residents to achieve the goals of mutually agreed upon care plans for substance abuse rehabilitation service needs and aftercare.
- Completes required forms pertaining to patient case management needs within the program.
- Finds and develops for program use needed resources including visiting and inspecting agencies and attending network meetings.
- Assists resident to link with needed family and community resources as coordinator and advocate.
- Attend patient staffing and /or interventions.
- Seeks appropriate supervision requiring clinical or programmatic decisions.
- Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.
Requirements
EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, AND SKILLS REQUIRED:
- High School Diploma or equivalent.
- Valid Illinois driver’s license.
- Knowledge in substance abuse or related field.
- Good verbal and communication skills. Proficiency in reading and writing.
- Able to work effectively on a team.
