Job description
Want to help those in your community? Want to work in a fun, supportive, and inclusive environment?
Elizabeth Layton Center is looking for a full-time
Adult Case Manager for our
Paola location. This is an 8am-4:30pm Monday - Friday position. EOE
ELC provides all full-time staff with a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, flexible scheduling and generous PTO.
SUMMARY: The
Adult Case Manager will provide case management/therapeutic services to consumers with severe and persistent mental illness (SPMI). In coordination with therapeutic staff, the incumbent will assist consumers by providing information, education, and training to build knowledge, develop skills, and change attitudes with a goal of increasing the consumer’s independence, productivity, self-determination, integration, and inclusion in the community.
The majority of the Case Manager’s time will be spent providing services to consumers in consumer’s homes, vocational site, program site or other community settings, with minimal time spent at the Center. This position reports directly to the CSS Director or designee.
MAJOR JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Participates in treatment planning based on best practice theories and applies interventions
- Development of personal plan/goal sheet in conjunction with consumer's needs
- Obtains location and the process of acquiring resources; coordinates with area agencies
- Direct involvement in planning and advocacy in areas of: Education/Vocation, Residential, Financial, Health , Leisure, and Social Supports
- Education to family in symptomatology, awareness of relapse indicators and handling of crisis
- Assists in collection of program data and provides reports as necessary to immediate supervisor
- Works in conjunction with other mental health center staff
- Must provide transportation to and from various program activities
(must maintain a good driving record) - Meets direct service expectations
- Meets deadlines for daily paperwork and reports
- Provides quality documentation
- Provides supportive intervention when needs arise outside of scheduled hours
- Assists other case managers and consumers as needed to help meet agency’s needs
- Performs other duties as deemed appropriate by immediate supervisor or designee
- Complies with ELC policies and procedures
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience necessary to meet State of Kansas licensing regulations
- Possesses the minimum qualifications as documented in the Kansas Case Management Program Standards
- Familiarity with mental health theory and practice
- Clean driving record
- Incumbent must pass a security check as required by Medicaid Regulations
KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS:
- Relates a positive approach to complex mental health issues
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
- Ability to establish effective working relationships with staff, community agencies, and consumers
- Ability to be sensitive to cultural and ethnic differences
- Ability to safely perform major job responsibilities with or without reasonable accommodations
Want to make a difference in your community? Join the ELC team by applying today! EOE
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