Case Manager - Haven Heights

Location: Haven Heights nd Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052)

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 10:00am-6:30pm

Pay: $31.00/hour

Status: Regular Full-Time/Non-Exempt

* Applicants must be available for in-person interviews in Remond, WA.

The Case Manager (CM) will provide trauma informed care, housing focused case management, and general and intensive social services for persons self-identifying as male and female, often with co-occurring disorders, who are experiencing homelessness which includes: all or part of a comprehensive wraparound individualized service plan (ISP) and service-intensive case management intended to assist the individual towards self-sufficiency. The program will engage residents using strength-based, residents-centered methodologies to establish an alliance to assure that the residents are respected, inspired, and supported to reach goals identified by the residents and case manager.

Key program goals include access to healthcare, behavioral health and other community resources that address identified barriers. Increased household income, life skills and successful community integration will also be focused outcomes.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
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This job description should not be interpreted as all-inclusive. It is intended to identify the essential responsibilities and requirements of this position. You may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this job description.

• Provide comprehensive case management that includes- screening and assessing residents; creating, implementing, and monitoring individual service plans; crisis intervention; connecting residents to health, mental health, employment, housing, and other community resources.
• Provide case management for residents with varying degrees of vocational, social, cultural, and/or medical impairments hindering economic independence. Case management services are provided to individuals in a goal directed, task centered, and time limited manner.
• Provide information regarding services and provide transportation as needed to people seeking services.
• Continually monitor and evaluate each resident’s progression through their case management plan and develop corrective action revisions to the plan as needed.
• Assist residents with application for Social Security or any State Assistance. SOAR training required and/or ability to complete training within 6 months of employment.
• Foster a professional and welcoming environment in all interactions with residents, guests, vendors, and colleagues, regardless of differing identities, backgrounds, beliefs, and choices.
• Participate in trainings as assigned and coordinates in-house trainings for staff.
• Develop and maintain team effort by modeling appropriate team behavior and utilizing opportunities to promote team building.
• Serve as a mentor to fellow staff members including Case Manager Assistants (CMAs). Be available for consultation on resident’s cases as needed and report pertinent information to Program Manager. Provide support for complex cases. Works in tandem with other CMs to assist residents in reaching their case plan goals.
• Participates in unit staff meetings and in case management meetings and provides case summaries and residents status information.
• Adhere to strict boundaries and professional ethics in the care of others.
• Monitor adherence to program rights, responsibilities, and policies.
• Along with the Assistant Director, Supervisors and other CMs, co-facilitate monthly resident meetings.
• Along with the Supervisors, cover shifts if necessary.
• Assist with scheduling and performing periodic review of case files, case notes, and other pertinent information for quality assurance, and compliance with funding contract requirements.
• Assist the Assistant Director in tracking and assigning of residents to case managers.
• Actively participate in spending down appropriate funds for programs in partnership with the Assistant Director and Resource Coordinator to stay within budget limits.
• Assist the Assistant Director with implementation of case management standards, guidelines, and paperwork to ensure high quality care management to program participants.
• Assist with developing an aftercare Housing Stability Plan and identifying the steps required to accomplish goals to move the person from homelessness to self-sufficiency. Successfully exit residents from program using progressive engagement strategies.
• Maintain weekly contact with caseload for the first 30 days of program participation. Then, meet semi-monthly, or as needed, with individuals to monitor goals and update case plan.
• Keep accurate and timely case management and staffing notes and organized and confidential records. Ability to input residents case records in Well Sky and HMIS or other required database systems with basic training. Ensures that case records, social services system (Well Sky and HMIS) and required forms and reports are maintained in the prescribed format.
• Complete the following training:
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