Case Manager

The Commitment House

Job Description

Position Title: Case Manager

Position Status: Full-Time

Supervisor: Executive Director

Work location: Elizabethtown, KY

Salary Code: N

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• Drug test
• Criminal Background check – over three years since prior conviction
• TB skin test: Must have a test or provide proof of one within the past year.
• Must have a valid driver's license, reliable transportation and current automobile insurance.
• Must have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology or related field.
• Prefer 2 years’ experience in chemical dependency.

Position Summary: Access, coordinate and monitor services to assist the client in becoming stable in the community and reaching the highest level of potential with alcoholism or substance abuse.

Skill Sets: Demonstrate good oral and written communications. Maintain a supportive and encouraging working relationship with co-workers and clients. Participate in the initiation, coordination, and implementation of the referral plan. Follow-through, monitor, and evaluate activities related to the recovery of the client. Must have basic computer skills.

Physical and Environmental Demands: Visual acuity and manual dexterity are needed for the required paperwork. Frequent talking and hearing are required when communicating with co- workers, families, and other service providers. Physical demands are light with walking, standing, and occasional stooping.

Job Responsibilities:

1. Able to provide customer service to personnel, persons served, families, and
stakeholders.

2. Help maintain the health, safety, and welfare of personnel, persons served, and
stakeholders.

3. Ensure the agency is operating under CARF accreditation standards.

4. Ensure that state and federal licensure and regulations are being adhered to.

5. Individual assessment of;

• Basic needs such as shelter, food, clothing, entitlements, etc.
• Specialized needs such as substance abuse treatment services,

rehabilitation, social opportunities, vocational and employment
capabilities, and psychiatric services.

• Develop and facilitate life skills learning to help clients prepare for

post-program living.

• Determine clients’ needs for childcare and transportation in order to access services.

6. Provide ongoing contact with community agencies to develop additional resources and
coordinate services.

7. Develop and monitor a treatment plan for each client in the assigned caseload.

8. Advocate for the client.

9. Assist clients with the problems they face in early recovery, especially legal issues, lack
of housing, and unemployment.

10. Complete necessary initial documentation with client including Assurance of Services,
Needs Assessment, and Service/Treatment Plan.

11. Complete 5 monthly contacts and document with client- 3 of which must be face to
face.

12. Complete Monthly Summary for each client.

13. Maintain a caseload of up to 25 clients.

14. Willing to have on-call responsibilities.

15. Oversee the application process to obtain food stamps for clients and insurance
recertification.

16. Other duties as assigned

General Standards:

1. Exemplify Core Values

2. Follow the Ethical Code of Conduct

3. Follow the Chain of Command

4. Maintain Confidentiality of all client information

5. Maintain all requirements for job duties to include but not limited to TB skin test and any continuing education requirements necessary.

6. Maintain a safe environment for recovery

The Commitment House does not discriminate based on race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, height, weight, physical or mental ability, veteran status, military obligations, and marital status.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $37,000.00 - $42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $37,000 - $42,000