CHOIS Case Manager - Boise 23rd

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• Maintains caseload of clients assigned from the BC/ACHA for services under the CHOIS grant.
• Performs client needs assessments and develops, implements and monitors service plans for each client. Assists client to meet service plan goals and objectives.
• Performs home visits as required by CHOIS funding source to help client retain permanent housing.
• Participates in outreach clinics and activities that approach and engage homeless persons with the objective of developing trust while providing access to homeless services as needed.
• Provide clients with referrals for medical and other health related services including substance abuse and specialty services.
• Maintain collaborative linkages with other programs that serve the homeless. Linkages will include existing health care providers, local social services agencies, shelter providers, housing services, and other appropriate providers.
• Arrange transportation, as needed, to support CHOIS patients' access to medical and behavioral health services.
• Assist patients in the completion of paperwork associated with their health care, including but limited to:
  Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Patient Assistance Program, and external specialty programs.
• Document all patient encounters, or work done on behalf of patient, in the patient chart.
• Complete encounter billing documentation for all work done on behalf of clients in a timely manner and consistent with standard operating procedures.

• Bachelor's Degree in social work or undergraduate degree in a related field OR 4 years of equivalent experience.
• Licensed, or license-eligible, in the State of Idaho (if relevant for degree).
• Clearance through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History background check.
• Demonstrated willingness and desire to work with the homeless and low-income populations.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the problems for those patients with behavioral health issues and chemically dependent populations.
• A working knowledge of Boise area social service resources for those patients with behavioral health issues (city, county, state and federal).
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Reliable and courteous.

• Experience working with homeless patients.
• Experience working in a medical setting.
• Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.

Entry level

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Hospitals and Health Care