Social Services Case Manager Jobs in Maine

Job Title: MHRT/CADC Case Manager-Community Support Portland Company: Northeast Occupational Exchange Location: Portland, ME Description: Work as part of team providing case management and skills development to adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders. Assist consumers in recovery doing individual and group work.  Experience with IOP's helpful. Should have working knowledge of housing options, entitlement programs, recovery model, and ability to work as part of team.  Must have both full MHRT certification and CADC.

Job Title: Community Integration Services Case Manager Company: Tri-County Mental Health Services Location: Lewiston, ME Description: Full-time opportunities are available with our Lewiston team of caring professionals! Successful candidates will be primarily responsible for the provision of quality case management & advocacy services to identified adult clients diagnosed with mental illness.  Please specify location for which you wish to be considered.         Community Integration Services (CIS) Case Manager   GENERAL SUMMARY: Under the direction of a Program Team Lead and the Manager of Community-Based Services, the CIS Case Manager is responsible for assisting persons with chronic mental health problems by providing rehabilitative and treatment services as well as environmental supports that promote the integration of the client into the community, sustain the client in his/her current living situation or another living situation of his/her choice, and enhance the quality of his/her life. ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:* ·        Assists clients in developing the knowledge and skills and acquiring the necessary supports to live as independently as possible in the least restrictive setting in the community, including budgeting/money management, hygiene, housekeeping, nutrition, shopping, representative payeeships as needed and community integration activities.   ·        Helps clients identify strengths, set goals and develop a life plan; participates with team members in the development of a holistic assessment of the client, including physical, emotional, psychological, and spiritual.   ·        Participates with client and other staff in the development and implementation of a plan that supports and advocates for the attainment of client's life goals.   ·        Provides supportive counseling and psycho-educational services to individuals and others as needed, both on and off site.   ·        Provides crisis intervention, assessment, referral, and follow-up in an environment safe both for the client and staff.   ·        Collaborates with family members and significant others as appropriate.   ·        Provides family education and consultation, if desired, by a person receiving community support services in order to help family members and/or other natural supports to develop support systems and help the person to manage their mental illness; maintains proper documentation in the client's record.   ·        Ensures client confidentiality is maintained at all times and in accordance with federal, state, and agency standards. CIS Case Manager Page 2 of 4 ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (continued):* ·        Meets established direct service expectations; maintains client records in accordance with agency and licensing standards and Medicare and Medicaid regulations.   ·        Participates in scheduled meetings, including case reviews, supervisory sessions, staff meetings and other inter-agency and intra-agency meetings as appropriate for program and clients.   ·        Completes and submits accurate, neat, and legible records, logs, forms, and reports in a timely manner and according to policies and procedures. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: ·        Participates in the provision of services in a team approach, networking with other providers and providing back up services in the absence of other staff.   ·        Represents the agency to the community in a professional manner by demonstrating a professional attitude, sound judgment, and continuity in interactions with external customers such as the legal system, the medical community, and the Department of Human Services.   ·        Maintains and utilizes knowledge of community resources.   ·        Provides public education and professional consultation services, when appropriate.   ·        Adheres to agency, unit, and program policies and procedures including agency Risk and Safety Management Programs.   ·         Uses personal vehicle as may be required for client transportation, outreach in the community, home visits, and/or agency related business.   ·        Adheres to organizational standards for performance (see attached).   ·        Performs other related duties as required. ADDENDUM (ACT TEAM): Provides Case Management Services including: Street and community outreach Housing location/stabilization Insures the provision and maintenance of basic needs (food, clothing, etc.)   CIS Case Manager Page 3 of 4 ADDENDUM (ACT TEAM) Continued: ·        Links to and support with other services (vocational, educational, social/recreational, transportation, etc.)   ·        Links to and advocates for entitlements such as Mainecare   ·        Provides interface between ACT Team and other services providers around the services to specific clients   ·        Assists clients in obtaining non-psychiatric medical care   Provides on-call coverage and works shift assignments which will include some after hours, weekends, and holidays   Provides education with clients around symptom management, substance abuse, etc.            SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED: ·        Minimum of MHRT-Community Provisional Certification required.  Duties also require knowledge of parameters and needs of adults with severe and prolonged mental illness equivalent to completion of a Bachelor's degree in a human services and/or equivalent combination of education and experience.   ·        Must possess a valid State of Maine driver's license.   ·        Ability to work in an interdisciplinary/interagency setting.   ·        Ability to negotiate, advocate broker and monitor services.   ·        Basic clinical and functional assessment skills.   ·        Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing; to establish positive public relations; and to interact effectively with a wide variety of people.   ·        Ability to locate, use, and when necessary, develop resources for clients.   ·        Ability to work with community referral sources and caretakers.   ·        Good crisis assessment and intervention skills.   ·        Ability to engage persons with mental illness in developing rehabilitation plans and programming.   ·        Ability to be detail oriented and handle multiple tasks and priorities. CIS Case Manager Page 4 of 4 SKILLS/EXPERIENCE/TRAINING REQUIRED (continued): ·        Ability to maintain up-to-date documentation.   ·        Ability to work collaboratively in a multi disciplinary team setting.   ·        Ability to assess situations for personal and client safety.   ·        Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries and to display respect and courtesy to all internal and external customers. SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY: Participates in the recruitment, selection, and/or orientation of new staff members in accordance with agency and unit/program policies and procedures. WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS: ·        Not subject to extremes in temperature, noise, odors, etc.   ·        May use computer keyboards requiring eye-hand coordination and finger dexterity.   ·        Requires travel in personal vehicle.   The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to do this job.  The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required.  The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.   *External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case by case basis.       ___________________________                       ______________________________  Employee's Signature

Job Title: Case Manager - Portland-FT Company: Goodwill Industries of Northern New England Location: Portland, ME Description: Are you working in the mental health or social service field? Are people always telling you how organized, efficient, flexible, creative, and good-humored you are?  Is your ideal work environment fast-paced, stimulating, and team oriented?  Do you want to work with a supportive and caring staff?  Bayside NeuroRehabilitation Services is a transdisciplinary day-treatment program in Portland that works to improve the independence of our clients through community based rehabilitation.  We work with people who have neurologic diagnoses which affect physical and cognitive functioning.  You must have a BA/BS, 1 year human service experience, and must be LSW eligible or be a C.R.C. We offer a competitive wage, an excellent benefit package and a generous amount of paid time off.  To be considered for this position, please complete a Goodwill Employment Application by downloading it as a PDF, or you may pick one up at any one of our Retail Stores.   BaySide is a division of Goodwill Industries of Northern New England and is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Job Title: Children's Case Manager Company: Youth & Family Services, Inc. Location: Augusta, ME Description: Case manager at our Augusta Office works with children with mental health diagnosis or mental retardation and their families to coordinate appropriate services in the child's community. Please send cover letter with resume to Youth and Family Services Office in Skowhegan.

Job Title: MHRT Case Manager-Community Support Portland Company: Northeast Occupational Exchange Location: Portland, ME Description: Work as part of team providing case management and skills development to adults with mental health or co-occurring disorders. Assist consumers in recovery doing individual and group work.  CSW should have working knowledge of housing options, entitlement programs, recovery model, and ability to work as part of team.  Excellent benefits.  Must have full MHRT certification.

Job Title: Adult MR Case Manager Company: Youth & Family Services, Inc. Location: Augusta, ME Description: Case manager at our Augusta Office works with adults with mental retardation and their families to coordinate appropriate services in the their community. Please send cover letter with resume to Youth and Family Services Office in Skowhegan.

Job Title: Case Manager I Company: MaineGeneral Health Location: Waterville, ME Description: Requirements: Social Work (or equivalent) or Nursing degree; 1-3 yrs. of health care exp.; licensed as LSW, RN, LMSW or LCSW. Discharge planning experience strongly preferred.

Job Title: ICWA Case Manager Company: The Houlton Band of Maliseet Indians Location: Houlton, ME Description: HOULTON BAND OF MALISEET INDIANS Job Description Revised by Council:  ICWA Case Worker     STATUS: Part-Time,   Up To 32 hours per week, Temporary, Dependent Upon Funding   SUPERVISED BY: ICWA Director   ROLE: Under the General supervision of the ICWA Director the ICWA Case Worker is responsible for attending family team meetings, court proceedings and case management for the ICWA Department.       POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:   1.                   Assists in the operations of the ICWA program function to achieve the goals and objectives of the program   2.                   Works closely with the ICWA Director, Child Protective Team, Maine State Attorney General's Office, DHS State Task Force, and local DHS Task Force to implement the Intergovernmental agreement between the HBMI and the State of Maine.   3.                   Assists in recruitment and retention of children in Maliseet Foster homes; help to develop recruitment plan and complete within six months of employment.   4.                   Help to organize quarterly information sessions for members interested in being Foster Parents.   5.                   Work closely with ICWA Director to license Maliseet Foster homes.   6.                   Ensures that follow up on all referrals are completed within one week time frame with clear documentation.   7.                   Ensures 24 hour coverage - 7 days per week   8.                   Help to develop and Implement ICWA Department Policies and procedures   9.                   Assist with the development of a Targeted Case Management System   10.                Provides case consultation and administrative supervision to the ICWA Director/Attorney   11.                Maintain strict confidentiality and adhere to the Privacy Act of 1974.   12.                Attend training as needed or directed.   13.                Other duties assigned by the ICWA Director.                 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:   Bachelor's Degree in Social Services or Psychology, or a combination of Post-graduate education (related to social work) and experience in direct casework with children and/or families.   Previous experience with Native American clients preferred.   Consent to an FBI Criminal background investigation.   Abide by the standards in the NASW Code of Ethics.   Excellent verbal and written skills required.   Ability to travel in state required.   Valid State Driver's License.   Consent to a State of Maine DMV check.         Responsibility for Safety and Health:   Every employee is responsible for safety and the prevention of accidents and injuries. Successful job performance depends on attention to safety issues.   Physical Requirements: Physical Abilities Bending      N         Sitting               F                      N (Not Applicable) Carrying     N         Standing           O                     O (Occasionally) up to 2 hours a day Driving       O         Talking F                      F (Frequently) 2-6 hours a day Handling     O         Walking            O                     C (Constantly) over six hours a day Hearing      F          Lift/Carry Keyboarding F       50 lbs. or less   N Kneeling     N         Push/Pull Reaching    N         50 lbs. or less   N