Case Manager - OHL West Bank

Job Summary

Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. is seeking an experienced full-time Case Manager to engage all clients upon admittance into Odyssey House Louisiana, Inc. (OHL). The schedule for this position is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management to approximately twenty-five (25) participants as assigned;
• Case Management will involve screening, intake, assessment, service plan development, monitoring, linkage to appropriate community resources, follow up, appropriate discharge, tracking, etc;
• Aid participant(s) with completing lease agreements and obtaining other supportive documents such as identification, social security card, etc as required by leasing agents/property;
• Assess client(s) Medicaid status and follow agencies policy and procedures to obtain and maintain Medicaid status;
• Schedule and perform efficient client…office and home visit(s) that are geared towards (CPST; PSR and Crisis Intervention) Services;
• Enter participant’s information into the appropriate agency’s database(s) in a timely matter and update as needed;
• Prepare and submit reports to Project Manager in a timely manner;
• Maintain up to date information regarding tenant occupancy, move outs, and vacancies;
• Facilitate and coordinate supportive activities with other program staff including employment assistance activities, such as job readiness training, resume preparation, interview practice, attending job fairs and networking with perspective employers, etc;
• Conduct quality assurance program, self-monitoring plan as assigned by Project Manager;
• Establish and maintain collaborative working relationships with homeless shelters and community resources;
• Attend appropriate coalition and other community resource meetings;
• Attend training and workshops as they come available;
• Develop promotional strategies to inform the community about the program including community presentations, print material, and related activities;
• and Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications And Skills

• Valid Driver's License
• High school diploma or equivalent
• Three (3) years successful experience in adult case management or equivalent experience
• Outstanding organizational, verbal, and written communication skills
• Ability to adapt to change in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to perform daily duties to achieve expected outcomes and performance measures with minimal supervision
• Ability to travel to various sites daily

Compensation And Benefits

A competitive compensation and benefits package includes insurance (health, dental, vision, life, long-term and short-term disability), leave benefits and 401k match.