Case Manager OHL West Bank

Case Manager - OHL West Bank

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Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time Case Manager that is responsible for engaging all clients upon admittance into Odyssey House Louisiana Inc. (OHL). The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm. The CaseManager is responsible for determining eligibility for chronically unhousedindividuals to participate in the Odyssey House LA Inc. (OHL) PermanentSupportive Housing Program (PSH). The CaseManager must provide Community Psychiatric Support Treatment (CPST);Psychosocial Rehabilitation Services (PSR) and Crisis Intervention to programparticipant(s). The Case Managerprovides tenant-based rental and operating assistance. The Case Manager mustnegotiate LA Medicaid system(s). The Case Manager will also be responsible fordocumenting case notes and programmatic activities which are pertinent to LAMedicaid system(s). The Case Manager isresponsible for monitoring clients progress and needs discharge plan andtracking participants who have exited the program. The Case Manager isresponsible for entering data into the agencys assigned data bases andprepares weekly monthly quarterly and annual reports reflecting suchactivity as indicated. The Case Manager is responsible for marketing the (PSH)program recruiting perspective participants attend all pertinent position is under the supervision of the Project Manager.

Responsibilities and Duties

It is the duty and responsibility of the Case Manager to:

• Provide casemanagement to approximately twenty-five (25) participants as assigned; Case Managementwill involve screening intake assessment service plan development monitoringlinkage to appropriate community resources follow up appropriate dischargetracking etc;
• Assistparticipant(s) with completing lease agreements and obtaining other supportive documentssuch as identification social security card etc as required by leasing agents/property;
• Assess client(s)Medicaid status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtain andmaintain Medicaid status;
• Schedule andperform efficient clientoffice and home visit(s) that are geared towards(CPST; PSR and Crisis Intervention) Services;
• Enterparticipants information into the appropriate agencys database(s) in a timelymatter and update as needed;
• Prepare andsubmit reports to Project Manager in a timely manner;
• Maintain up todate information regarding tenant occupancy move outs and vacancies;
• Facilitate andcoordinate supportive activities with other program staff including employmentassistance activities such as job readiness training resume preparation interviewpractice attending job fairs and networking with perspective employers etc.
• Conduct qualityassurance program self-monitoring plan as assigned by Project Manager;
• Establish andmaintain collaborative working relationships with homeless shelters and communityresources
• Attendappropriate coalition and other community resource meetings
• Attend trainingand workshops as they come available
• Developpromotional strategies to inform the community about the program includingcommunity presentations print material and related activities; and
• Perform otherduties as assigned.

Qualifications and Skills

Minimum qualifications include the following:

• Valid Drivers License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• 3 years successful experience in adult case management or equivalent experience
• Ability to work with homeless individuals of diverse backgrounds and disabilities including physical mental substance abuse HIV/AIDS etc.
• Outstanding organizational verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform daily duties to achieve expected outcomes and performance
• measures with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel to various sites daily

Preferred qualifications include the following:

• Undergraduate degree in social work or behavioral science
• Experience in LA Behavioral Health Partnership Billing
• Experience in providing Community Psychiatric Treatment; Psychosocial Rehabilitation and Crisis Intervention
• Knowledge of AA/CA/NA/Faith Based Principles

Compensation and Benefits

Competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health dental vision life long-term and short-term disability) leave benefits and 401k match.