Behavioral Health Case Manager - Housing

Behavioral Health Case Manager – Housing at Easterseals Louisiana

Location:

Covington, LA

Salary: $58,800.00–$

• Provide case management services to a caseload of approximately 25 participants.
• Apply the Housing First approach to serving people with housing and other service needs.
• Participate as an active member of the Louisiana Balance of State Continuum of Care (LA BOSCOC).
• Submit routine reports and outcome data per contractual requirements and utilize the HMIS system.
• Conduct necessary assessments, complete mandated legal documentation, and complete Individualized Service Plans (ISP) according to funding source and policy timelines.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate meetings with participants and other providers.
• Research, access, and link to appropriate medical, psychiatric, educational, community, and other social services/resources, as indicated by assessments and individual participant preferences.
• Communicate and work collaboratively with other providers, leasing managers, and/or landlords to ensure appropriate service provision.
• Meet with supervisor for regularly scheduled meetings and as assigned.
• Attend and actively participate in regularly scheduled staff meetings and as assigned by the supervisor.
• Attend and actively participate in required training as assigned.

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Service or Human Services related field.
• 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 Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel) and computer literate.
• Must be a team player.

• Regularly required to operate a computer, file and retrieve written documents, and communicate with others on the phone and in person.
• Frequently required to walk, sit, use hands, and lift and/or move lightweight items.
• Ability to move independently within the facility and community.
• Must be able to travel and meet with participants.

• Work is performed in a normal working office setting that is environmentally controlled and in the field.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Other

• Individual and Family Services