Posted 1mo ago

Community Engagement Specialist

@ Southwest Behavioral Care
Washington, Pennsylvania, United States
OnsiteFull Time
Responsibilities:Engaging residents, Coordinate case management
Requirements Summary:Bachelor’s degree in social work, psychology or related field; one year of case management experience preferred; or a high school diploma with equivalent experience; must obtain state and federal clearances; knowledge of mental health programs helpful.
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Job Description

                       Comprehensive Benefits Package   •   Tuition Discounts   •   Career Advancement   



 



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Overall Function:



 



To provide case management to assigned consumers.



 



Essential Functions:



 




  • Utilizes evidenced based models and practices to engage residents to participate in needed services and community activities.

  • Provides Case Management and Intensive Life Skills to individuals and client groups.

  • Develops and maintains community resources listing of agencies providing information/referral, training, or instruction in a wide variety of social services.

  • Conducts follow-up and coordination, with other social agencies and community resources to ensure appropriate service delivery to clients.

  • Assists consumers with developing and following through with their individualized recovery service plan.

  • Maintains accurate and detailed records of assigned caseload, observes progress or significant changes in behavior, and reports issues and/or incidents to the supervisor in a timely manner. 

  • Provides service advocacy to consumers, links them to community-based services and resources, and assists them with coordinating scheduled appointments.

  • Develops and/or coordinates the provision of various human service programs for consumers.

  • Demonstrates understanding of recovery-based procedures; participates as a team member in program participant’s recovery plans and maintains appropriate communication with external programs and community resources. 

  • Able to utilize HUD Housing Quality Standards check list as a tool to teach participants home maintenance. 

  • Conducts regular home visits to ensure quality of home environment. 

  • Transports participants to a variety of appointments required to maintain housing and quality of life. 

  • Adheres to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures.