Social Services Case Manager Jobs in New Mexico

Job Title: CASE MANAGER Seeking Case Company: Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: CASE MANAGER Seeking Case Manager to assess and manage a diverse program caseload. Provide/make referrals and coordinate services, follow-up, complete assessments and advocate. Problem solving skills and a thorough knowledge of community resources and other services. BS Social services or MSW preferred or related field, 4 years experience a plus, will train on program specifics. Submit a Resume to the Human Resources Dept., 5000 San Mateo Blvd NE, ABQ. NM. 87109 or Fax to: Register to View EOE/M/F/D/V and Drug test.

Job Title: Service Coordinator/Case Manager - Farming... Company: UnitedHealth Group Location: Farmington, NM Description: Evercare is part of the family of companies that UnitedHealth Group one of the leaders across most major segments of the US health care system. When you use your skills, talent and energy for the patients of Evercare, you'll be able to do more and do it better. By tapping into our extensive knowledge base to manage care plans for elderly, disabled, and chronically ill people, you'll ensure that their unique needs are fully understood by all care givers. In short, you'll help make a huge health care system work like a personalized health care team. We want to provide our members with enough assistance to live in their homes and enable them to be healthy. The Service Coordinator/Case Manager will be visiting members in their homes or other community settings, acting as an advocate for them and providing tools, care, and education on how to live a health life. Visiting patients in their homes, assisted living facilities and other community-based settings Delivering a holistic approach to coordinated care based on member needs Identifying early risk factors and conducting ongoing assessment Creating care plans and focusing on disease management Functioning as an advocate for members and decreasing unnecessary hospitalizations Collaborating with the member's Physician to deliver and coordinate necessary services Building relationships with members and their families; assisting them with proper health choices Ensuring cases are documented in a timely manner Participating in team meetings Discover how fulfilling it is to work among more than 75,000 people who are as committed, driven, intelligent and passionate as you. Put your heart into a career with Evercare. Required: Current, unrestricted RN OR LPN OR MSW license in the state of New Mexico High school graduate OR GED A degree in licensed-practical nursing OR registered nursing OR social service degree High speed Internet connection in home Reliable transportation and a valid DL Proficient with MS applications Preferred: Case/care management experience Managed care background Bilingual (Spanish/English) A background in LTC Medicare/Medicaid expertise/experience Diversity creates a healthier atmosphere: equal opportunity employer M/F/D/V UnitedHealth Group is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are required to pass a drug test before beginning employment. In addition, employees in certain positions are subject to random drug testing.

Job Title: Esperanza Shelter - Advocate/Case Manager (bilingual) Company: Location: Albuquerque, NM Description: Esperanza Shelter for Battered Families, Inc. Job Title: Advocate/Case Manager Program: Residential Shelter Reports to: Residential Services Coordinator Hours: 40 hours a week, staggered Pay Range: $13.00 - $16.00 per hour, medical/dental benefits available; paid leave; employer-sponsored retirement plan after 1 year of employment. Requirements: Bachelor?s Degree in Human Services related field or a combination of relevant education, training, and experience totaling 4 years. Must have documented training in interviewing techniques and writing assessments. Excellent crisis management skills. Access to own vehicle. Willingness to work with other agencies and develop collaborations for service provision. Conduct relationships in such a way as to promote mutual respect, public respect and improvement of services. Ability to adhere to strict standards of confidentiality. Must obtain NCIC clearance. Description: The advocate/case manager at Esperanza recognizes that the interests of shelter residents are their primary responsibility. They are to foster maximum self-determination on the part of the resident, to provide crisis intervention, personal and legal advocacy, individual life skills training and peer counseling for shelter clients and their children. Help residents develop goals toward safe permanent housing through positive goal setting. Handle the 24-hour crisis line. Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit. The employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk; or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job may include close vision, distance vision and depth perception. Responsibilities and Duties: Provide case management and advocacy services for shelter clients including but not limited to the following: 1. Adhere to the code of ethics for shelter staff. 2. Answer the 24-hour crisis line, evaluate callers for shelter intake 3. Screen potential clients prior to admission. 4. Help shelter residents work through any problems they may encounter while residing at the shelter 5. Respond to emergency situations in shelter and with shelter residents, and provide conflict resolution. 6. Provide crisis intervention, advocacy and follow-up with shelter residents 7. Assist shelter residents in developing support systems outside of agency as well as coordinating referrals to outside agencies as requested by residents. 8. Provide legal consultation referrals and advocacy 9. Meet with residents individually to develop and carryout service plan. 10. Complete required paperwork. 11. Prepare daily client logs 12. Assist with house meetings. 13. Share pertinent information on all shelter residents to shelter staff. 14. Provide daily education and goal setting sessions with shelter residents 15. Provide individual and group life skills training as requested 16. Coordinate with all other program components with referrals and case management at the request of shelter residents 17. Make appropriate out of agency referrals at the request of shelter residents to assist in obtaining permanent safe housing 18. Assist with facilitation of weekly resident meetings and in the distribution of responsibilities and chores 19. Coordinate legal services necessary to assist clients in obtaining Protective Orders from the District Court and Legal Aid services as needed. 20. Provide client transportation to court, appointments, etc, as needed. Reporting Requirements: 1. Prepare monthly/quarterly/annual reports, as required to meet funding and agency requirements 2. Maintain accurate records of each service provided in accordance with agency standards. 3. Maintain files in accordance with agency standards. Shelter Facilities Maintenance/Duties: 1. Maintain shelter cleanliness and perform cleaning duties in office and shelter areas 2. Maintain safety at shelter 3. Report any facility, maintenance or appliance problems to the Residential Service Coordinator 4. Provide occasional donation pick-ups, grocery shopping and shelter errands Administrative: 1. Participate in all staff meetings and in-service trainings 2. Provide support, guidance, training and assistance to those who are new to the field in order to promote professionalism and client centered practice philosophy. 3. To be fully knowledgeable and coordinate with other shelter staff program components in referrals and case management of clients 4. Abide by confidentiality standards required by Esperanza, State and Federal statutes 5. Be cross-trained in other areas of Esperanza support services 6. Serve as staff back-up on the hotline and with alternative shifts when needed 7. Work on special projects i.e., file relocation/reorganization, furniture moving, etc. 8. Provide services within the parameters of agency and shelter policies and procedures without regard to personal convictions 9. Any other duties assigned by supervisor on an as needed basis. 10. Be available to assist in other support services in the office and community as requested by the Executive Director. If interested, please submit resume, cover letter and three professional references to: Executive Director, PO Box 5701, Santa Fe, NM 87502, or email the same to Register to View , please no phone calls. (open until filled)