Vocational Services Case Manager

Talbert House has a career opening for a Vocational Services Case Manager

WORK LOCATION: 1005 Walnut Street

WORK HOURS: 1st shift

FLSA STATUS: Non Exempt

JOB TYPE: Regular Full-Time

JOB CODE: 470

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Vocational Services Case Manager will work as a part of a larger team of clinicians and social workers coordinating care and service for adolescents and adults. The Vocational Services Case Manager will help identify barrier to employment and assist in their removal, empower and develop skills in order to more clients forward in education or career pathway. The Social Services Case Manager will work with the TANF, Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program to help needy families achieve self-sufficiency.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Maintain caseloads and productivity by ensuring regular contact with clients in community and office by collaborating with clients to identify their strengths and areas of interest.
• Work with local agencies like the Department of Vocational Rehabilitation or the Department of Workforce Services to determine what services and programs the client might be eligible to participate.
• Monitor and assess progress per agency policy, regulatory requirements and best practices.
• Meet with clients individually or in a group to assess needs; collaborate with clients, families and other case managers and clinicians.
• May provide, but is not limited to: crisis intervention, advocacy, medication monitoring, transportation assistance, financial assistance, ADL assistance, referral and linkage to community resources. May visit, monitor and transport clients.

The above job functions are intended to describe the general nature of the position. The detailed position description will give more specific detail on duties and responsibilities.

 

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
• Bachelor’s degree in Behavioral Science or related area or; equivalent combination of experience and training
• Previous Case Management Experience
• Complete an internal training and pass a competency test on electronic clinical documentation software during first eight weeks of employment
• A valid driver’s license and current auto insurance may be required
• A valid driver’s license and current auto insurance may be required
QUALIFICATIONS PREFERRED:
• Knowledge of TANF, JFS work participation rules
JOB SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS:
• Must remain organized and must prioritize caseloads and communicate effectively to clients, clinicians, case managers and families.
• Must be able to work independently
• Experience with networking and developing resources for clients
• Must be able to climb stairs (6 flights)
• Must have driver's license, auto insurance and own vehicle
Duties and additional experience or requirements may vary by position.
To perform this job successfully, as individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required, but do not encompass all potential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.
Talbert House employs, promotes and contracts without regards to race, gender, color, national origin, ethnicity, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, age, sex, religion, or genetic information. Talbert House is an EO/AA Employer/M/F/Protected Vet/Disabled & an equal provider of services.
AGENCY DESCRIPTION:
Talbert House is a community-wide nonprofit network of social services with programs focusing on prevention, assessment, treatment and reintegration. Each year, Talbert House helps thousands of men, women and children across Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky overcome adversity to become healthy and productive citizens through programs in community corrections, mental health, substance abuse and welfare-to-work.

Apply online at www.talberthouse.org/careers