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Terry Reilly Health Services Case Manager - Housing Support in Boise, Idaho

This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2270705

GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES

Coordinates and provides supportive services including assisting with housing applications, home visits, social service referrals, crisis intervention, case management, client advocacy and related services to program specific individuals and families.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

  1. Maintains caseload of program specific clients.
  2. Performs client needs assessments and develops, implements, and monitors service plans for each client. Assists client to meet service plan goals and objectives.
  3. Performs home visits to help client retain housing.
  4. Participates in outreach clinics and activities that approach and engage homeless persons with the objective of developing trust while providing access to homeless services as needed.
  5. Provide clients with referrals for medical and other health related services including substance abuse and specialty services.
  6. Maintain collaborative linkages with other community programs. Linkages will include existing health care providers, local social services agencies, shelter providers, housing services, and other appropriate providers.
  7. Arrange transportation, as needed, to support access to medical and behavioral health services.
  8. Assist in the completion of paperwork associated with health care, including but limited to: Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare, Patient Assistance Program, and external specialty programs.
  9. Document all client encounters, or work done on behalf of client in the patient chart.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Bachelor\'s degree in social work or undergraduate degree in a related field.
  2. Licensed, or license-eligible, in the State of Idaho (if relevant for degree).
  3. Clearance through the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare Criminal History background check.
  4. Experience working with underserved populations; knowledge, commitment, and sensitivity to the needs of people with housing insecurity, a history of justice involvement and substance misuse and mental health challenges.
  5. A working knowledge of Boise area social service resources.
  6. Ability to work as a team member.
  7. Good verbal and written communication skills.
  8. Reliable and courteous.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Experience working with homeless patients.
  2. Experience working in a medical setting.
  3. Experience working in a multidisciplinary setting.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

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