What are the responsibilities and job description for the Outreach Case Worker position at Mental Health Association?
The mission of the Mental Health Association is to promote mental health, with the integration of physical healthcare, to improve the care and treatment of individuals with mental illness, and to remove the stigma associated with mental health disorders and addictions.
Benefits of working at the Mental Health Association:
- Flexible work schedule available
- Offers experience to new graduates seeking employment in the social work/psychology field
- Joining the staff of supportive and team oriented individuals
Qualifications
An Associate Degree with at least 1 year experience/Bachelor’s Degree preferred from an accredited college or university in Human services. Must have good oral and written communication skills and be detail oriented, and able to efficiently manage and prioritize numerous tasks and complete work within deadlines. Strong knowledge of local community services is needed. Must be skilled in various computer applications Bilingual / Spanish helpful.
Responsibilities
- Provide screening and assessment for eligibility for PATH services.
- Assist individuals with utilizing all available community supports that best meet their needs.
- Complete all required documentation including entering new encounters into the electronic record database on a timely basis as per policies and applicable regulations.
- Attend supervision meetings and agency staff meetings.
- Attend meetings with program partners and community providers to reach program objectives.
- Must meet all expected productivity levels, in regards to the direct service.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the PATH Director.
- Responsible for facilitating activities at the Drop-in Center by planning and scheduling monthly activities, visiting agencies and groups.
- Modeling and facilitating appropriate participant interaction and maintaining a safe environment.
- Maintain adequate program equipment and supplies.
- Coordinating and supervising volunteer participation.
- Coordinate and distribute consumer mailings that come to the center.
- Cultivating relationships with Morris County Service Providers to supplement service events as well as maintain needed contact with referral sources.
- Informally evaluate all individuals utilizing the drop-in center, Edna’s Haven. The employee must also offer appropriate linkages to services as well as refer appropriate consumers to the PATH program for services.
- Responsible for tracking participation outcomes and submitting weekly, quarterly and annual reports of progress.
- Prioritizes service delivery to consumers in need.
- Interacts with diverse populations in a supportive and respectful manner.
Reports to: Program Director
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Fully paid medical coverage for eligible staff.
Generous 401(k) match.
Plentiful Paid Holidays, Vacation, Personal and Sick time.
MHAEM is a proud equal opportunity/affirmative action employer committed to attracting, retaining, and maximizing the performance of a diverse and inclusive workforce. It is MHAEM’s policy to ensure equal employment opportunity without discrimination or harassment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, marital or domestic/civil partnership status, genetic information, citizenship status, uniformed service member or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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