Case Manager - Skills Trainer- Case Management

Family medical, dental, long-term disability, 403(b) plan with 6% match, and more.

• Generous paid time off policy. (Annual accrual up to 208 hours - based on FTE status and available to use upon accrual). Plus, 11 paid holidays annually.
• Position may be eligible for loan repayment program - visit
• Bilingual skills a plus; Options pays a premium for employees who can conduct business in Spanish and provide certification of a language proficiency test approved by the Oregon Health Authority that meets a proficiency level of "High Intermediate".

Schedule : Monday-Friday 8am-5pm

Overview

Provides recovery oriented services, teaching and mentoring to individuals with behavioral health needs. Actively outreaches to partner agencies and individuals in the community to engage individuals into needed services and supports. Facilitates and coordinates access to these services and supports within the community. Implements client treatment plans.

Responsibilities

Case Manager / Skills Trainer helps formulate and carry out individual treatment plans, working in partnership with other team members and community partners. Assists clients with accessing local services and supports such as housing, social security benefits, education, physical health care etc. Provides active outreach and engagement to promote engagement in needed treatment services and community supports. Teaches life skills such as money management, emotional self-regulation, good interpersonal skills, self-advocacy and utilizing public transportation. Liaisons with community partners providing education on Options behavioral health services and facilitating access to these services. The majority of services are delivered in the community. Regularly drives agency vehicle and transports clients as required. Manages time and caseload effectively.

Qualifications

Bachelor's (BA / BS) degree in a human services field OR three years of experience providing services in a similar setting with individuals who have emotional and / or mental and / or developmental disabilities, OR a combination of education and experience that provides the desired skills, knowledge, and abilities required to perform the job.

Must be a QMHA on the Mental Health & Addictions Certification Board of Oregon (MHACBO) registry.

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Meet eligibility qualifications to register with MHACBO.

Please visit www.mhacbo.org for more information.

Candidates must be able to use e-mail, compose documents, save and locate documents electronically, and learn to use our Electronic Health Record (EHR) system. Proficiency in Word and other MS Office applications preferred.

Travels between sites and is required to drive.

Must pass state-required background and DMV checks; possess a valid OR driver's license and a satisfactory driving record to transport clients. Candidate must be able to work independently and flexibly, under general supervision.

Options for Southern Oregon provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.