Easterseals Louisiana
Behavioral Health Case Manager - 811 Program
Easterseals Louisiana, Shreveport, Louisiana, us, 71150
Responsibilities
Will provide case management services to a caseload of approximately 25 participants.
Will apply the Housing First approach to serve people with housing and other service needs.
Will submit routine reports and outcome data, per contractual requirements, and will utilize Dr. Cloud.
Will conduct necessary assessments, complete mandated legal documentation, and create individualized service plans (ISP) according to funding source and policy timelines.
Will plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with participants, and facilitate route‑home visits as required by performance measures.
Will research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, educational, community, and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and participant preferences.
Will communicate and work collaboratively with other providers, leasing managers, and/or landlords to ensure appropriate service provision.
Will meet with the supervisor for regularly scheduled meetings and as assigned.
Will attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings as assigned.
Will attend and actively participate in required training as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field.
Must have reliable personal transportation.
Willing to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required.
Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and computer literacy.
Must be a team‑player.
Physical Requirements
Regular use of computer, file and retrieve written documents.
Communication with others via phone and in person.
Frequent walking, sitting, hand use, and lifting/moving lightweight items.Ability to move independently within the facility and community.
Must be able to travel and meet with participants.
Working Conditions Work is performed in a normal office setting that is environmentally controlled, as well as in the field.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Individual and Family Services
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Will provide case management services to a caseload of approximately 25 participants.
Will apply the Housing First approach to serve people with housing and other service needs.
Will submit routine reports and outcome data, per contractual requirements, and will utilize Dr. Cloud.
Will conduct necessary assessments, complete mandated legal documentation, and create individualized service plans (ISP) according to funding source and policy timelines.
Will plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with participants, and facilitate route‑home visits as required by performance measures.
Will research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, educational, community, and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and participant preferences.
Will communicate and work collaboratively with other providers, leasing managers, and/or landlords to ensure appropriate service provision.
Will meet with the supervisor for regularly scheduled meetings and as assigned.
Will attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings as assigned.
Will attend and actively participate in required training as assigned.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field.
Must have reliable personal transportation.
Willing to travel during the day to outlying parishes as required.
Able to multitask and meet deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) and computer literacy.
Must be a team‑player.
Physical Requirements
Regular use of computer, file and retrieve written documents.
Communication with others via phone and in person.
Frequent walking, sitting, hand use, and lifting/moving lightweight items.Ability to move independently within the facility and community.
Must be able to travel and meet with participants.
Working Conditions Work is performed in a normal office setting that is environmentally controlled, as well as in the field.
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full-time
Job Function Project Management and Information Technology
Industries Individual and Family Services
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