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Easterseals Louisiana · 1 day ago

Behavioral Health Case Manager - 811 Program

Shreveport, LA

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

Easterseals Louisiana is seeking a Behavioral Health Case Manager for their 811 Program. The role involves providing case management services to a caseload of approximately 25 participants, applying the Housing First approach, and coordinating with various service providers to meet participants' needs.

Individual & Family Services

Responsibilities

Will provide Case Management Services to a caseload of approximately 25 Participants

Will apply the Housing First approach to serving 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 complete 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 stated performance measures

Will research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, education, community, and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and individual 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 by the supervisor

Will attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings as assigned by the supervisor

Will attend and actively participate in required training, as assigned

Qualification

Bachelor’s Degree in Social ServiceCase Management ServicesMicrosoft Office SoftwareCommunication skillsTeam player

Required

Bachelor's Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field

Must have their own reliable 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 the use of Microsoft Office Software (i.e. Word, Excel) and computer literate

Must be a team-player

Company

Easterseals Louisiana

Easterseals Louisiana is a non profit organization whose mission is to assist children & adults with physical & intellectual disabilities achieve independence.

Founded in 1951