Case Manager

Working Title:
Case Manager
Program
: CSS - HAS
Reports To:
Program Supervisor


Employment Type :
Full Time, Benefited, 1.0 FTE (37.5 hours/week)

Hours:

Monday
- Friday 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM
Location:
Onsite, Hood River, Sherman and Wasco Counties in Oregon.Location will be based on the client's needs
Pay Range (Dependent on experience):
Level 1: $/ hour
FLSA Status:
Not-Exempt

This Case Manager supports the Housing Access Supports (HAS) program in the Community Support Services (CSS) department. The role provides case management services to assigned clients who need help seeking and securing housing. This position assesses eligibility, assists clients in accessing housing and related services, and collaborates with agency staff and community partners in connecting clients to resources. The Case Manager for HAS will also work with clients to improve functions and address basic needs to help the client reach their goal of housing.

The Case Manager provides case management services to assigned clients. This position assesses eligibility, assists clients in accessing services, and collaborates with Agency professionals in case planning and service coordination.

Mid-Columbia Center for Living (MCCFL) is a Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) that specializes in providing services that are both trauma-informed and recovery-oriented to persons / consumers with mental illness and addictions.

Trauma-informed care includes safety, choice, collaboration, trustworthiness, cultural responsivity, and empowerment for both clients and staff. MCCFL serves Hood River, Wasco and Sherman Counties and utilizes a consumer-involved, consumer-engaged and consumer-driven model. MCCFL provides a whole-person care approach to adults and children to address both physical and mental health needs. MCCFL offers a variety of programs including a mobile crisis unit, intensive case management, ongoing counseling, community support, supported employment, jail diversion, hospital discharges, hearings and more.


What you need:
Any combination of education, licensure, and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the position’s essential responsibilities. This includes:

• Certified as a Qualified Mental Health Associate (QMHA) by the Mental Health and Addiction Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) or register as QMHA-R within 14 days of hire.
• Two (02) years of responsible experience in human services or related field is preferred.
• Experience providing housing support services preferred.
• Experience working with the severe and persistent mentally ill population is preferred.
• Must successfully complete NSPIRE inspections training within 30 days of hire.
• Bilingual fluency in Spanish/English is preferred.
• Must possess a valid Oregon or Washington Driver’s license and be insurable for client service purposes and for travel between business offices, meetings and/or trainings.
• Must pass all criminal history check requirements as required by ORS and in accordance with OAR  to .

What you'll do:

• Provide Case Management services to all assigned clients. Services are provided in a variety of community settings, with consideration to client preference.
• Assess the eligibility of potential clients utilizing agency standards and processes. Assist enrolled clients in acquiring services and resources needed to achieve treatment goals and maintain independence within the community. Coordinate with other community partners to develop, provide, and maintain a rich array of services and resources for clients.
• Participate in medication appointments, medication delivery, and accurate and timely documentation in client record.
• Actively participate in joint case planning and coordination with MCCFL multi-disciplinary teams that may be engaged with the client as well as agency psychiatrists.
• Meet minimum client service productivity requirements as may be set by the Agency to meet requirements of outside funding and/or reimbursement sources.
• Utilize agency clinical software system to prepare current client records and reports as necessary and required. Maintain timely and coherent documentation related to client needs and services, adhering to Agency…