JOB SUMMARY:

Under the general supervision of the Program Director/designee, functions as part of an interdisciplinary team assisting assigned individuals in developing and maintaining viable living, working and social situations in the community by obtaining needed medical, social, psychosocial, educational, vocational and other services.  Ensure a smooth transition from foster care into Supported Housing. Staff will collaborate with external care coordinators, assess consumer needs and discuss/advocate for needed services. Travels to/visits consumers' apartments to provide counsel and assistance to help the consumers, within their capabilities and interests, in maintaining the greatest degree of independent living.  The majority of duties are often performed independently under general supervision.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:  List all essential job duties.  (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty listed satisfactorily with or without a reasonable accommodation.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with a disability to perform the essential duties unless this causes undue hardship to the agency.)

Travels to/visits consumers' residences to provide supportive services on a schedule established by the program. Assist the consumer to modify attitudes and patterns of behavior by increasing understanding of self and others. Teaching consumer skill development focuses on crisis management and reacting to emotional situations. Provide oversight on all high-risk clients linking them to treatment as well as guidance to the case manager on how to effectively help the clients manager crisis. Maintains up-to-date, accurate individual case records on each assigned consumer and contributes to the development of measurable and objective service plans that maximize consumer rehabilitative abilities in accordance with regulatory guidelines. Carry a active case load of all high-risk clients as well as provide oversight on the additional client that are not deemed high risks Plans, escorts, and/or arrange social or recreational activities for and with consumers. Facilitate case conference with the remainder of the team to provide updates on high-risk clients. Promote recovery, self-empowerment, and hope in all client interactions Other job-related duties that may be assigned Attends regularly scheduled clinical meetings, staff meetings and supervision as well as in-service training and development activities. Provided one on one support/training on integrated into the community in addition to teaching them to develop skills that will help them adjust to the community. Secures information, such as medical, psychological, and social factors contributing to the individual's situation, and evaluates these and the individual's capabilities. Co-lead Family Support Groups with Director. Facilitate a variety of Lounge Groups such as GED tutoring, Video Night, Games and others. Organize Family Program Educational Open Houses. Assist families needing referrals and help with the Mental Health system. Respond to and follow up on Resource Line requests for information and referrals. Assist in coordinating monthly Ground Rounds events. Maintain family related duties as assigned. Perform other related duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Committed to active promotion of ICL values and goals. Ability to work with consumers/residents, families, and staff in a caring and respectful manner, and with due understanding of and consideration for cultural differences. Ability to serve as a role model to residents/consumers. Ability to develop, evaluate, implement and modify a case management plan, meeting all deadlines and productivity standards Ability to complete written forms and reports in an accurate and timely manner. Ability to communicate effectively with staff, consumers/residents, families, and the public. Ability to prepare accurate and timely documentation, reports and other written material as assigned. Ability to secure the cooperation of and work effectively with others Ability to work independently, and to conform to all applicable safety and accountability measures Social Perceptiveness-being aware of other’s reactions and understanding why they react the way they do Service Orientation-Actively looking for ways to help people Speaking-Talking to others to effectively convey information Active Listening-Listening to what other people are saying and asking questions as appropriate Problem Identification-Identifying the nature of problems.

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

Bachelor’s Degree in Human Services or related field plus two years’ experience in the mental health field.  Experience working with individuals in independent living.