Case manager Jobs in Atlanta, GA

JOB DESCRIPTION: Case Manager – Veterans Program

Reports To: VA PROGRAM SUPERVISOR

Position Status: Full Time (40 HRS)

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Case Manager in the Gateway Center’s Veterans Program is responsible for providing client centered case management services and evidence-based intervention strategies. Case management services support program participants with their desire to end their

current condition of homelessness; maintain a linkage to care for medical and behavioral health; identify employment or employment training opportunities; and to become stably housed. This position will facilitate and support the provision of structured group activities including discussions on recovery and physical, social and recreational activities for men residing in Veteran’s program. This position along with two (2) additional case managers, will support and provide case management services to fifty-six (56) men that reside in the Veterans Program at the Gateway Center (46 Long Term – 2 Year Beds and 10 Short Term – 60 Day Beds). This position will utilize motivational

interviewing: a coaching model for the approach to case management that supports moving clients towards becoming self-sufficient.

The overall goals of the position are to improve the client’s ability to remain linked to medical and behavioral healthcare; support and coach client to access income through employment or other benefits; family reunification and to identify housing options that support the client in

being stably housed at discharge.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES:

Encourage and support client participation in activities and events that increase ability to

remain linked to care and/or behavioral health care, identify employment options or cash benefits, and identify housing options.

Build internal and external relationships with partners that will support clients in their ability to reach their goals

Develop goals through the use of an Individual Service Plan (ISP) and monitor progress

Support and monitor individual progress through case management notes

Provide one-on-one case management sessions for identified clients weekly or as needed based on needs and service plan

Encourage and support client participation in activities and events that increase social capital in community

Ensure all case records are current by documenting ongoing contacts through case notes within 72 hours, trainings attended, referrals, and resources offered

Maintain complete and current documentation on all clients in required databases

Submit monthly reports to supervisor

Participate in staff development and all required Agency meetings

Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

Bachelor’s degree in social service field preferred (i.e. social work, counseling, child and family services, human services)

High school diploma with a minimum of two (2) years of case management experience or social

services experience will be considered.

Strong organizational skills and commitment to substance abuse and disease concept focused treatment

models.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Proficient in Outlook and Microsoft Word and other Software Packages

Flexibility (may require some evenings and weekend work)

Since 2005, Gateway Center (GWC) has been committed to providing effective, strategic and innovative solutions as part of our collaborative model.
GWC is a proven leader and has positioned ourselves to be adaptable to respond to the needs of the homeless community. GWC programs are designed to address the underlying barriers that prevent individuals and families from transitioning out of homelessness, such as unemployment, behavioral health, housing affordability, and/or medical conditions. We provide a trauma informed and a client-centered environment where individuals can receive the tools they need to end their homelessness and achieve self-sufficiency. To ensure the alignment of services, Gateway Center has focused our efforts into our Five Keys to Success (1) Housing Placement and Stability, (2) Health and Wellness, (3) Family and Community Engagement, (4) Job Skills Training and Placement, and (5) Literacy.