What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE MANAGER I position at Muskegon County, MI?
A Case Manager I, under general supervision and review, provides and/or arranges comprehensive community services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. Services include assessment, treatment planning, coordinating, monitoring, review, and advocacy. A Case Manager I provides supportive services, crisis intervention, and mental health related education for consumers, families, and significant others, and provides on-call services. A Case Manager I completes, coordinates, and monitors agency documentation of services provided and performs related work activities as assigned.
Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications
1. Possess a high school diploma or certificate of completion of the General Education Development (GED) test; AND Have a minimum of three (3) year of experience in providing supports and/or services to persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance use disorders; OR Possess a Bachelor’s Degree in human services field, such as, psychology, social work, human services, etc.
2. Some post high-school education is preferred, but not required.
3. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.
4. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.
5. Possess a valid driver’s license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.
6. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.
NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.
Physical Conditions / Work Location
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES
An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.
ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS
A Case Manager I works within the Client Services Offices and program locations of HealthWest, although travel throughout the County by use of personal resources is required.
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