Case Manager

Purpose:

• To provide engagement and case management support, including home-based visitations and other services within thePhiladelphia community.
• Interact with members of the multidisciplinary team to ensure that participants receive the individualized servicesdesigned to help them move towards long-term housing.
• To provide services in compliance with contract and Agency regulations.

• Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree with concentration in sociology, social work, psychology, gerontology, anthropology, criminal justice,theology, nursing, counseling or education; or a high school diploma plus a minimum of 12 college credit hours insociology, social welfare psychology, gerontology; or other social science plus (2 years of mental health direct careexperience; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill andability required.
• Must be able to communicate both verbally and in written form with every level of the behavioral health system andmaintain effective professional relationships with associates in the Agency/community at large.
• Skills and competence to establish supportive trusting relationships with persons with severe and persistent mentalillnesses and respect for participant rights and personal preference in treatment are essential.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.
• Working knowledge of Outlook, MS Word, and Excel.
• Ability to maintain daily productivity standards.
• Fee-for-service and electronic health record experience strongly preferred.
• A valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.

Scope:

• Frequent talking and listening.
• Requires the ability to lift 25 pounds, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop, and bend, which may include directintervention with participants.
• Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
• Approximately 85% of work is in the community. (may be required)
• Must carry a mobile phone during scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call services.
• May be required to report to work during emergencies, including inclement weather.
• Requires crisis intervention and availability to respond in emergencies.

Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer