Case Manager

Essential Functions

• Provides appropriate linkage to community resources
• Demonstrates the ability to assess the consumer’s needs
• Makes sure the consumer is placed in the least restrictive environment
• Identifies goals and plans for appropriate services
• Monitors consumers' progress and needs as assessed
• Advocates on behalf of the consumer to secure community resources
• Evaluates the consumer for discharge planning

Physical Requirements

• Frequent standing, sitting, and walking in bursts of 5 to 10 minutes
• Occasional forward bending from the hips while kneeling to reach to the side
• Occasional need to assume a full squat/lunge from a standing position
• Occasional need to maintain back extension while being on stomach with one’s own body weight on hips and legs (position maintained for several minutes)
• Occasionally, be able to put one’s own body weight on one knee and one elbow on the same side of one’s body
• Occasionally, be able to kneel and reach to the same side toward the floor
• Lift up to 10 pounds occasionally during shift
• Strong grasp is needed to use keys to open doors throughout the facility, and to maintain constant contact with a consumer during a take down procedure or with other hold techniques
• Pushing/pulling force up to 25 pounds occasionally during a shift

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a mental health discipline
• Certification of case management training by Alabama State Department of Mental Health, after hire
• Valid state issued driver's license and proof of current liability insurance
• At least 23 years of age or older