Case Manager III for PATH Job at ACI Federal™, Norfolk, VA

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  • ACI Federal™
  • Norfolk, VA

Job Description

ACI Federal is seeking a Case Manager III for PATH

Job description

GENERAL DUTIES:

Provides street and site outreach to homeless adults with serious mental illness. Assists consumers in accessing needed psychiatric treatment, housing, medical, social, educational, vocational, and other supports necessary to meeting basic needs. Completes clinical documentation in accordance with agency guidelines. Staff roles may include assisting other units at times to assist them with coverage needs, specialized assistance, or to cross-train. Staff hired into direct service positions (direct service, monitoring direct service, supervising direct service) can work in units other than their primary role to provide administrative or direct service activities within their skill set, education, and training. They may also serve in "voluntary" activities outside of the core services working with the public for community outreach events, service fairs, homeless outreach activities, homeless day shelters, neighborhood outreach events, training, etc. in a direct service, clinical, or administrative role.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Reports to Programs Manager, Housing and Homeless Services

SUPERVISION EXERCISED: None.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS: Requires management of a number of competing work priorities in a time-restricted environment. Works with a challenging population, often from diverse backgrounds experiencing homelessness, mental illness and/or substance abuse issues. Provides services in the community. Work hours are full-time, with benefits. Maybe required to work a flexible schedule.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: 1. Conducts Street outreach to homeless individuals in the city of Norfolk. Attempts to develop relationships with persons experiencing homelessness. Completes a face-to face assessment to determine functional limitations, eligibility for service, progress, and need areas. Face-to-face contact occurs through street contact, site visits, and office visits, or in another community setting.

2. Determines eligibility for PATH enrollment and enrolls as appropriate. Develops a Plan of Action based on assessment information in collaboration with the consumer and, if appropriate, family or significant others. Reviews and updates plan as needed.

3. Links to services, resources, and supports specified in the Plan. Examples include linking to psychiatric treatment, housing, entitlements, medical care, food, skill training, etc.

4. Assists the individual directly, which may include transportation, for the purpose of obtaining needed resources. Assistance also includes advocating for the consumer in order to procure needed resources or services, while empowering the individual to be as independent as possible.

5. Coordinates services and service planning with other providers within the company and with other agencies, and private providers, such as psychiatric hospitals, counselors, vocational programs, doctors, etc., and obtains clinical documentation from other providers to ensure continuity of care. 6. Makes contact with family or significant others to promote implementation of ISP and community stability.

7. Monitors progress, service delivery, physical and mental stability, and consumer satisfaction by providing monthly service to all individuals on assigned caseload. Provides increased frequency of service whenever clinically indicated.

8. Provides practical guidance and education to guide the individual in problem solving strategies and to develop a supportive therapeutic relationship. This may include encouraging compliance with treatment, discussing relapse prevention strategies, stress management, etc. Works to resolve critical situations. Will link to emergency services as needed.

9. Maintains chart documentation that is in compliance with agency guidelines and state regulations. Ensures that documentation substantiates billing by completing documentation and submitting filing within 72 hours of providing the service. Completes an accurate record of direct and consumer related service provided on a daily basis.

10. Complies with regulations for HIPAA, mandated reporting of abuse, and neglect, consumer confidentiality, and other consumer rights.

11. Maintains clinical data, in accordance with agency requirements, for consumers on assigned caseload.

12. Attends agency staff meetings, case review meetings, supervisory meetings, and training as required.

13. Performs other related duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES: Although each position has its own unique duties and responsibilities, the following areas apply to every employee of the company. All employees: • Will adhere to the Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct and will report all real and suspected violations to their supervisor, director, the Corporate Compliance Officer, and/or the Alert Line. • Will strive to maintain positive internal and external customer service relationships. • Must be able to be depended upon to plan and organize work effectively and ensure its completion. • Must be able to demonstrate reliability by arriving to work on time and taking breaks in expected time frames. • Will be expected to meet all productivity requirements. • Must be able to demonstrate team behavior and must be willing to promote a team-oriented environment. • Must be able to demonstrate initiative, strive to continually improve processes and relationships.

PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS: Knowledge: • State Licensure Requirements • Consumer Rights Regulations • Case Management Components • Available community resources • Psychotropic medications, side effects and uses • Psychiatric disorders • Effective treatment strategies for SMI population Skills: Community Support Services • Linking, Coordinating, Monitoring, Assessing, Evaluating • Crisis prevention, intervention, and management • Consumer Education • Maintenance of consumer records in accordance with all regulatory standards including timely documentation and individualized and fully integrated service plans • Management of caseload between 30-50 consumers • Liaison with community resources • Advocacy • Boundary and Limit setting • Basic skills in Microsoft Word computer applications Abilities: • Demonstrate positive interpersonal communication and effective listening skills • Advanced organizational ability • Function as a member of an interdisciplinary team • Work independently with minimal supervision • Establish and maintain effective working relationships with colleagues, consumers, and families • Demonstrate adherence to strict confidentiality and ethical standards • Exercise sound judgment • Manage multiple work priorities • Provide services in the field • Project a professional image

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE: Bachelor's degree in a human service field and two years' experience in mental health and homelessness.

CERTIFICATE/LICENSE: Possession of a valid driver's license and an acceptable driving record as reported by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required for persons using personal or agency vehicles in the performance of their duties. Certificate of completion for peer specialist training.

POSITION CONTENT: This job description is not intended to be and should not be construed as an all-inclusive list of all the responsibilities, skills or working conditions associated with the position. While it is intended to accurately reflect the position activities 'and requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties and assign other duties as necessary.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Pay: $24.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Ability to Commute:

  • Norfolk, VA 23513 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • Norfolk, VA 23513: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Tags

Hourly pay, Full time, Contract work, Relocation, Flexible hours,

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