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Porter-Starke Services, Inc.

PATH/ADULT CASE MANAGER

Porter-Starke Services, Inc., Valparaiso, Indiana, United States, 46385

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Overview

The PATH Case Manager provides outreach to persons who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. Provides connection to community-based resources for people with serious mental illness, including those with substance use disorders, and connects to housing, mental health, Medicaid, SNAP benefits, SOAR, physical health, and legal resources. Responsibilities

Provides street outreach. Works with community partners to provide services to homeless individuals. Documents interventions per department standards. Drives and transports clients as needed for PATH-related business. Performs data entry into the Homeless Management Information System (HMIS). Applies for Social Security benefits through SSI/SSDI Outreach, Access, and Recovery (SOAR). Other duties as assigned. General Job Duties

Connects clients to available community resources and advocates for clients. Coordinates care with internal and external providers. Attends staffings, clinical supervision, in-services, and staff meetings. Competencies

Therapeutic interventions for seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Identifies signs and symptoms of psychiatric disorders. Locates, coordinates, and facilitates access to services and entitlements for clients. Understanding enrollment criteria and regulations to help clients comply with program guidelines. Assesses needs of seriously and persistently mentally ill adults. Builds and maintains therapeutic rapport with assigned clients. Documents interventions accurately. Assists clients in accessing entitlements such as Medicaid, SSI/SSDI, SNAP, and other resources. Advocates for clients\' needs. Typing and basic computer usage. Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree required. Previous related experience in mental health or related discipline preferred. Community outreach work and work with vulnerable populations is a plus. Certification / License

Successful completion of OBHP (Other Behavioral Health Professional) educational requirements required within 3 weeks of hire date. Learn more

Learn more about Porter-Starke Services, Inc. by visiting our website: https://www.porterstarke.org/ Seniority level

Entry level Employment type

Full-time Job function

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