What are the responsibilities and job description for the LIFE SKILLS CASE MANAGER position at The Floating Hospital?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
- Assesses patients' individual situations to determine needs and goals.
- Builds rapport and trust with patients and their families.
- Identifies issues such as abuse, neglect, unemployment, trauma, and poverty in order to identify services needed.
- Distributes housing packets to DHS patients and reviews the necessary requirements.
- Assists patients in locating viable food sources while promoting healthy eating habits.
- Recommends facilities where clothing can be purchased.
- Develops relationships with legal counsel who will accept referrals for patients in need of legal advice and representation.
- Provides education and guidance around developing financial literacy.
- Provides direction on the importance of being employed and how to maintain a regular job
- Provides education and support regarding home management, including house cleaning, maintenance, and organizational tips
- Suggests facilities and organizations that can assist with recognizing developmental delays in children in order to obtain early intervention services and a proper educational pathway.
- Provides information on the educational requirements needed to complete one's GED.
- Provides information and discusses the importance of filing for financial aid programs that will assist with tuition for advanced educational opportunities.
- Refers patients to the appropriate authorities to obtain appropriate childcare services while employed or while attending school to advance their education.
- Discusses cash assistance and food stamp programs that are available on a temporary basis and how to maximize these benefits.
- Refers patients to behavioral health counseling services as needed.
- Provides necessary follow-up and assistance to ensure goals are being achieved.
- Attendance and participation in the annual Camp Rise Up program; specific duties will be assigned by Supervisor.
Administrative Duties :
Requirements
Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Master's preferred; familiarity with vulnerable patient populations and the shelter and homeless systems; prior experience working with vulnerable populations preferred; Bilingual in English and Spanish is preferred; strong knowledge of Microsoft applications, including but not limited to Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook; most be well organized and have the ability to effectively communicate with patients, staff, and management.
Salary Description
54,000 Annually
Salary : $54,000
