HIP Case Manager II
HealthNet, Inc., Indianapolis, IN, United States
The Case Manager II contributes to HIP's Mission by coordinating client care based on household strengths, identified needs, and barriers towards the goal of sustainable housing and employment or income with solid community connections. As the pathway to homelessness is varied and can call for specialty care to stabilize, HIP seeks Case Managers with higher education and/or experience to act as a point person for those systems of care, examples include: addiction, child and youth development, mental health, obtaining disability, elderly care, and/or mastering housing vouchers. The Case Manager II assist with professional services in a client-centered atmosphere offering full service and linkage to meet all expressed needs. Case Manager IIs will be called upon to support Case Manager Is and entry point staff (the team) to offer expert care as their skill set provides, to provide training and linkages to specialty care in the community. Key outcomes include: building rapport with clients to assess needs and provide support towards mgmt those needs; ensuring eligibility for all funding and support recommendations by assisting the household in obtaining necessary documentation; assessing strengths, barriers, needs, and desires towards housing and employment sustainability; identification of and coordination of care both internally at HIP and externally in the community to ensure needs and desires are met; accurate data collection and entry; developing collaborative S.M.A.R.T. goal plans with all essential staff; and supporting clients in all aspects of maintaining housing and employment/income. The Case Manager II is responsive to team needs, supports programmatic development in their area of experience, and takes a leadership role in reporting, and staff training.
Key Expected Outcomes
Active participation in all mandatory meetings such as: All Staff, Employment and Training Team Meeting, Case Management Collaborative Meeting, Housing Committees, Case Conferencing, and Supervision
Meet individually with all clients assigned to assist in collection of eligibility documentation.
Build rapport with clients to conduct a bio-pyscho-social assessment to understand client strengths, barriers, and needs towards obtaining and maintaining housing.
Create a wrap-around, client driven Housing Plan inclusive of necessary partners both internally and in the community.
Create SMART goals on Housing Plan and track performance outcomes.
Meet with clients at least weekly to monitor Housing Plan goals.
Conduct home visits to assess housing needs, build relationship with landlord, and to assess continued financial need.
Connect clients to community partners such as social supports, faith-based communities, medical and mental health, community centers, and other places of interest as expressed by the client.
Participate in bi-weekly supervision to case conference special client situations and professional development.
Offer training for all HIP staff on areas of specialty care
Share resources and clear linkages to services for areas of specialty care
Offer 1 on 1 assistance to teammates in assessing and supporting clients with improvement in specialty care situations.
Contribute to development of and follow through on specialty care goals in client housing stabilization plans.
Have weekly contact with clients, at a minimum, with all communication documented in HMIS; ensure accurate and timely documentation and data entry.
Attend monthly meetings, scheduled events and outreach activities with referring agencies as appropriate.
Establish and promote positive communication among all team members of HIP to increase collaborations and reduce inefficiencies.
Represent HIP in a professional manner, providing courteous service to both internal and external partners and presenting a positive image of HIP so as to always act as an ambassador of HIP services.
Potential Leadership Duties
Manage project budget, performance goals and service delivery of grant funded programs.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of services rendered to address quality assurance issues and incorporate change towards highest quality of service.
Coordinate and direct data collection to ensure accurate outcomes reporting.
Offer groups or classes to clients in order to disseminate information on a broader scale
Support and train staff in meeting programmatic standards, fulfilling goals and responsibilities, and maintaining a professional and efficient work environment.
Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.
Qualifications
Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviors
Able to prioritize, organize tasks and time, and follow up. High detail orientation and accuracy. Performs responsibilities efficiently and timely for own work as well as work of the team (time management.)
Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, in person and over the phone. Can effectively communicate and build relationships with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, demographic, and economic levels and roles. Demonstrates strong active listening skills. Can operate effectively, and show respect, in a diverse environment.
Able to assess and manage crisis situations in support of clients and staff.
Able to read, interpret, and use forms and other visual instructions in order to perform required work.
Able to juggle multiple requests and meet multiple deadlines. Can adjust to a changing environment.
Able to identify and resolve conflict in a professional manner within the stated values of the organization.
Demonstrates the ability to proactively take initiative and needs little supervision, but will readily engage in coaching to increase job development and skill
Demonstrates ability to learn and become proficient on new applications, programs, etc.
Demonstrates ability to set and meet goals, both project and individually.
Able to identify needs of individuals and develop solutions to meet those needs. Demonstrates strong customer service orientation.
Proactive in anticipating and altering plans due to potential roadblocks and barriers with processes or projects.
Able to support team in carrying out all standards noted above.
Education, Experience, Degrees, Licenses
Master’s degree in a healthcare or social service related field.
3 to 5 years previous experience working with vulnerable populations
Experience working with grants preferred.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and internet
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to groups
Professional appearance and manner
Ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff and community members
Ability to integrate new information into practice
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Must be able to work proficiently with computers and other office equipment
Maintain expected work schedule of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with possibility of extended hours to ensure timely reporting and client/staff safety.
Must be able to travel for meetings throughout the community
Must have reliable transportation. Drivers of privately-owned vehicles must have valid driver’s license and meet state required automobile insurance minimums. Will be required to show proof. Will be required to transport clients
Must be able to pass a background check consisting of National Sex Offender Registry, Criminal History and driving record.
Why work for HealthNet?
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance, AD&D
Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Domestic Partner Leave
Wellness Programs
401k Match
Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral program
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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Key Expected Outcomes
Active participation in all mandatory meetings such as: All Staff, Employment and Training Team Meeting, Case Management Collaborative Meeting, Housing Committees, Case Conferencing, and Supervision
Meet individually with all clients assigned to assist in collection of eligibility documentation.
Build rapport with clients to conduct a bio-pyscho-social assessment to understand client strengths, barriers, and needs towards obtaining and maintaining housing.
Create a wrap-around, client driven Housing Plan inclusive of necessary partners both internally and in the community.
Create SMART goals on Housing Plan and track performance outcomes.
Meet with clients at least weekly to monitor Housing Plan goals.
Conduct home visits to assess housing needs, build relationship with landlord, and to assess continued financial need.
Connect clients to community partners such as social supports, faith-based communities, medical and mental health, community centers, and other places of interest as expressed by the client.
Participate in bi-weekly supervision to case conference special client situations and professional development.
Offer training for all HIP staff on areas of specialty care
Share resources and clear linkages to services for areas of specialty care
Offer 1 on 1 assistance to teammates in assessing and supporting clients with improvement in specialty care situations.
Contribute to development of and follow through on specialty care goals in client housing stabilization plans.
Have weekly contact with clients, at a minimum, with all communication documented in HMIS; ensure accurate and timely documentation and data entry.
Attend monthly meetings, scheduled events and outreach activities with referring agencies as appropriate.
Establish and promote positive communication among all team members of HIP to increase collaborations and reduce inefficiencies.
Represent HIP in a professional manner, providing courteous service to both internal and external partners and presenting a positive image of HIP so as to always act as an ambassador of HIP services.
Potential Leadership Duties
Manage project budget, performance goals and service delivery of grant funded programs.
Conduct ongoing evaluation of services rendered to address quality assurance issues and incorporate change towards highest quality of service.
Coordinate and direct data collection to ensure accurate outcomes reporting.
Offer groups or classes to clients in order to disseminate information on a broader scale
Support and train staff in meeting programmatic standards, fulfilling goals and responsibilities, and maintaining a professional and efficient work environment.
Job responsibilities listed above is a summary and does not include other tasks requested by the hiring manager.
Qualifications
Critical Skills, Knowledge, and Behaviors
Able to prioritize, organize tasks and time, and follow up. High detail orientation and accuracy. Performs responsibilities efficiently and timely for own work as well as work of the team (time management.)
Demonstrates effective verbal, written, and interpersonal skills, in person and over the phone. Can effectively communicate and build relationships with a variety of individuals with diverse backgrounds, education, demographic, and economic levels and roles. Demonstrates strong active listening skills. Can operate effectively, and show respect, in a diverse environment.
Able to assess and manage crisis situations in support of clients and staff.
Able to read, interpret, and use forms and other visual instructions in order to perform required work.
Able to juggle multiple requests and meet multiple deadlines. Can adjust to a changing environment.
Able to identify and resolve conflict in a professional manner within the stated values of the organization.
Demonstrates the ability to proactively take initiative and needs little supervision, but will readily engage in coaching to increase job development and skill
Demonstrates ability to learn and become proficient on new applications, programs, etc.
Demonstrates ability to set and meet goals, both project and individually.
Able to identify needs of individuals and develop solutions to meet those needs. Demonstrates strong customer service orientation.
Proactive in anticipating and altering plans due to potential roadblocks and barriers with processes or projects.
Able to support team in carrying out all standards noted above.
Education, Experience, Degrees, Licenses
Master’s degree in a healthcare or social service related field.
3 to 5 years previous experience working with vulnerable populations
Experience working with grants preferred.
Computer proficient in Microsoft Office and internet
Strong written and oral communication skills with ability to present to groups
Professional appearance and manner
Ability to work independently
Ability to work effectively as part of a team
Ability to work effectively with a diverse group of clients, staff and community members
Ability to integrate new information into practice
Work Environment and Physical Demands
Must be able to work proficiently with computers and other office equipment
Maintain expected work schedule of Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. with possibility of extended hours to ensure timely reporting and client/staff safety.
Must be able to travel for meetings throughout the community
Must have reliable transportation. Drivers of privately-owned vehicles must have valid driver’s license and meet state required automobile insurance minimums. Will be required to show proof. Will be required to transport clients
Must be able to pass a background check consisting of National Sex Offender Registry, Criminal History and driving record.
Why work for HealthNet?
Competitive Compensation
Medical, Dental, and Vision Plan
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Health Savings Account & Difference Card Available within certain medical plans
Flexible Spending Account
Life Insurance, AD&D
Group Accident, Critical Illness & Hospital Indemnity
Domestic Partner Leave
Wellness Programs
401k Match
Paid Time Off accumulates at start of employment and available to use.
Tuition Reimbursement
Employee Referral program
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:
HealthNet is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, age, disability, sexual orientation, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.
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