Case Aide Assistant, Oakland County

CNS Healthcare complies with federal, state, and local laws in regard to COVID-19 vaccination. Candidates will be required to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 upon commencing employment. Reasonable accommodations will be considered on a case-by-case basis for medical or religious exemptions to these requirements in accordance with applicable law.

What we are looking for:

We are seeking candidates who want to join our impact-driven organization and who share our passion for advancing integrated mental and physical healthcare and eliminating stigma by providing services to those affected by mental illness, substance use, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and emotional disorders.

Our Case Aide Assistants are responsible for assisting our interdisciplinary teams under the direction of our case management team supervisors and case managers. They advocate for the individuals we serve and assist our case managers in providing person-centered services to help facilitate care. They assist the individuals we serve by linking them to benefit, employment, and community resources.

Work for this position is primarily completed in the office and remotely but it does require the ability to work in the community as needed.

What’s in it for you:

As a member of our team, you will have an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on our community and the lives of the individuals that we serve. CNS Healthcare provides a robust total rewards program to support our team members and their loved ones. We’ve shared some highlights below, but you can visit the benefits guide posted on our careers page to learn more!

• Comprehensive medical insurance options
• Employer-paid benefits including dental, vision, life, and short-term disability insurance
• Retirement program with generous company default contribution and match
• Generous PTO program starting at 18 days annually
• 15 paid holidays, including 3 floating holidays
• Paid parental leave
• Student loan forgiveness eligibility, including Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), HRSA, and more

Interested in learning more about this role?

Please see below for a summary of job responsibilities and qualifications!

• Work with individuals served that have some form of mental illness, substance use disorders, or developmental disabilities.
• Assist Case Managers in providing person-centered services by educating individuals on psychosocial recovery principles.
• Maintain confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in team meetings as required.
• Transport individuals in agency owed vehicles or personal vehicles as assigned.
• Provide individual served support in the event of psychiatric crisis.
• Completion of individualized weekly/monthly home visits, goal reassessments, and updated paperwork and reporting requirements.
• Complete all necessary documentation according to program policies and procedures.
• Assist the individual served by linking to benefits such SSI, Medicaid, Medicare, food stamps, and work-related community resources, such as TANF funds.
• Assist the individual served in utilizing free vocational training and job referral services, and housing maintenance services through referrals to appropriate community agencies.
• Assist individuals served with emergency situations and needs in collaboration with other community agencies.
• Assist, support, and advocate for individuals served in gaining access to community programs and services as they are indicated in the IPOS, especially health care, dental services, self-help groups, budgeting classes, and life skills groups.
• Complete all necessary documentation within program time limits.
• Able to work independently, with minimal supervision.
• Must be able to use computer applications, (Microsoft Word, Excel).
• Must be able to complete forms and reports as directed.
• Must possess strong organizational skills.
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Experience:

• Preferred:
  • A minimum of 1 year of experience working in a mental health setting
  • Group home or other related training

Education:

• Required:
  • High school diploma or equivalent

Licenses & Certifications:

• Required:
  
  • Valid and unrestricted Michigan Driver’s License

About CNS Healthcare:

• CNS Healthcare (CNS) is a non-profit, Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC) with seven clinics and two clubhouses in Southeastern Michigan. CNS employs approximately 400 employees, paraprofessionals, and support staff, delivering services to more than 7,000 people annually.
• CNS provides comprehensive integrated health services in partnership with several community organizations, and uses a patient-centered approach to identify, support, and promote the overall health of children, adolescents, adults, and older adults.
• Visit our website to learn more about our mission, vision, and values!

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

The contractor will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor’s legal duty to furnish information. 41 CFR 60-1.35(c)