Case Manager

Join Chimes - and go further to help others go far! Chimes is a not-for-profit organization that assists people with intellectual and behavioral challenges to achieve their fullest potential.Our vast array of services - educational, employment, vocational, residential, habilitative and behavioral health - are delivered through a network of national and international affiliates.

This allows us to take a comprehensive, holistic approach to improving the lives of every person we serve - those who receive and those who reap the benefits of our innovative, responsive solutions.Job Description: The Case Manager will provide community-based services to individuals identified as eligible for behavioral health services, including assessing and monitoring resources that help the client live in the community in a stable and safe mannerSchedule Details: Monday - Friday 9:00 am-5:00 pmLocation: Newark, & Kent CountyProgram: Behavioral Health ServicesPay Rate: $21.00/hourJob Functions:


* Carry a caseload of up to 30 clients


* Perform case management duties for consumers involved in Behavioral Health Services


* Provide services based on Recovery Model principles


* Develop individualized, strength-based service plans that are measurable and lead toward targeted outcomes


* Assists consumer service needs and assists consumers in assessing appropriate mental health services


* Assist consumers in obtaining and maintaining basic needs such as housing, food, healthcare, employment, and socialization


* Assist consumers through assertive and creative efforts to gain needed resources and services identified in the service plan


* Monitor the consumer's participation in the recovery plan and support services


* Provide effective crisis assessment and crisis intervention to consumers when necessary


* Maintain professional relations with the consumer, their families, payers, community support service representatives, coworkers, and other agencies


* Ensure appropriate communication and coordination of effort between all the consumer's service providers and support systems


* Act as an effective "single point of contact" for multiple health and social services linkages


* Provide all authorized client service and provide supporting documentation for re-authorizations, as necessary, in a timely manner


* Submit accurate and timely payroll and billing documentation


* Need to be available for an on-call rotation 24/7

Minimum Requirements:Education/Experience/Licensure (Must Meet One of the Following Criteria):


* A bachelor's degree with major coursework in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, political science, history, criminal justice, theology, nursing, counseling, or education


* Be a registered nurse


* A high school diploma and 12 semester credit hours in sociology, social welfare, psychology, gerontology, or other social science, and 2 years experience in publi...