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Intensive Case Manager - Healthy Living

Intensive Case Manager - Healthy Living

HELP of Southern NevadaLas Vegas, NV, USA
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
  • Permanent
  • Quick Apply
Job description

Mission Statement

We serve with care. Assisting families and individuals throughout Southern Nevada to overcome barriers and attain self-sufficiency through direct services, training and referral to community resources. Ending homelessness on youth, one family, one individual at a time.

Benefits of working at HELP of Southern Nevada

15 paid Holidays

Birthday Holiday

Paid sick and vacation time

403B

90% of the employee only premium is paid for Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Adult Housing Programs (AHP)

Healthy Living Intensive Case Manager

Hours : Monday - Thursday

Status : Full-Time - Non-Exempt

Reports to : Adult Housing Programs (AHP) Supervisor

About the Department :

The New Beginnings Intensive Case Manager (ICM) provides permanent supportive housing to chronically unhoused adults without children (AWOC). Support participants in overcoming challenges and building a pathway to a better quality of life, foster self-sufficiency, and stability.

Job Summary :

The Healthy Living Intensive Case manager reporting to the AHP Supervisor provides direct intensive case management services to medically fragile, chronically homeless adults.

  • Conduct initial interview / intake, and client needs assessments
  • Provide case management and supportive services to clients moving into long-term housing, to promote transition from unhoused to residential stability
  • Create individualized case plans with each adult member of the household, based on the client's needs, to achieve self-sufficiency
  • Review the client's treatment plan monthly, update the client's case plan, and track outcomes
  • Connect clients with wrap-around services through other programs offered at HELP, including Workforce Services Job Readiness Workshops, Energy Assistance Program, holiday programs, etc.
  • Connect clients with mainstream programs, including but not limited to, Medicare, and SSI / SSDI
  • Provide clients with referrals and resources for other social services and partner agencies
  • Communicate effectively with individuals from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds
  • Meet with clients monthly and complete income calculations and rent requests before the 1st of the following month
  • Conduct weekly / semi-monthly home visits
  • Provide transportation to clients to ensure that all appointments are kept
  • Enter case notes and services daily into HMIS, reflecting activities of the client's progress
  • Attend monthly case conferencing meetings with Managed Care Organization (MCO) to discuss and review client progression
  • Always maintain audit-ready files
  • Maintain clear boundaries with all clients and providers
  • Must never allow your or the organization's ethical standards to be compromised
  • Facilitate Life Skills Training sessions for clients on-site 2-3 times per quarter
  • Attend meetings and trainings, as required
  • All other job-related duties as assigned by management for needs of the business

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

  • Knowledge of local social service agencies and programs, as they pertain to the local unhoused population
  • Knowledge of applicable statutes, ordinances, and codes
  • Knowledge of social service work, and interviewing / referral techniques
  • Experience and understanding of unhoused issues
  • Understand and follow complex instructions and procedures
  • Ability to analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action
  • Communicate effectively with persons from a variety of social, cultural, and economic backgrounds, and possess a demonstrated understanding of and sensitivity to culturally diverse populations.
  • Effective written, verbal, and listening skills
  • Ability to independently initiate and maintain effective working relationships and respond to correspondence from all business contacts
  • Ability to be flexible and quickly adjust to shifting priorities
  • Organize work schedule and budget time
  • Understand and follow all agency policies and procedures
  • General computer knowledge, and the ability to use Microsoft Office software
  • Ability to work flexible hours, as required by the client caseload.
  • Ability to perform accurate mathematical equations, calculate client's rent and utility costs and request funding to pay those bills
  • Required Qualifications :

  • Proof of Highschool Graduation or GED
  • Active Nevada Drivers License with clean MVR
  • 2 years' experience with data entry, compliance, or related field
  • Previous experience working with unhoused population
  • Preferred Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's Degree in Social Work or related field
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