Skills Coach/Technician - Case Manager

Duties/Responsibilities

• Document patient progress notes.
• Review and update patient intake information (demographics) for accuracy.
• Cookordinator homemaker services with Case Manager as determined by care coordination plan.
• Instruct patients in appropriate homemaker services including cleanliness of home, personal hygiene, budgeting and other activities of daily living.
• Advocate, teach, demonstrate, monitor, and model appropriate housekeeping.
• Advise families in private homes in dealing with problems such as cleanliness, and household utilities.
• Participates in evaluating the needs of individuals served and confers with Case Manager to plan for continuing additional services.
• Transport patients to and from appointments in surrounding counties while abiding by speed limits and road signs.
• Perform simple vehicle maintenance, such as fueling gas tank, cleaning exterior & interior, taking vehicle for oil changes.
• Ensure patients follow bus procedures when traveling with them on a bus including being safely seated and using seat belts.
• Build natural support systems and promote greater patient independence.
• Aid patients to learn and develop new skills to improve functioning and independence.
• Ensure patients are linked with other healthcare providers needed.
• Ensure patients are addressing the goals that are important to them and/or their referral source.
• Participate in medical appointments with the organization’s medical staff.
• Ensure patients are making progress and are discharged at an appropriate amount of time.
• Transport patients as needed and appropriate to their care.
• Complete all clinical documentation accurately, using exact start and stop times, and submitting timely.

Physical Requirements

• Occupational Exposure Risk Classification: Minimal exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues.
• Ergonomic risk: Minimal for repetitive motion impairment.
• Physical exertion: Minimal amount of physical exertion (bending, lifting, twisting) in the work area.

Required Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree or 60+ undergraduate credit hours, or High School Diploma or GED with a minimum of four (4) years of prior experience.
• Experience: Prefer two (2) years in a mental health setting.
• Certification or Professional License: CPI (Crisis Prevention Intervention) - Certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care. BLS (Basic Life Support) and First Aid - Certification must be obtained after hire and prior to providing direct patient care.
• Physical Requirements: Valid driver’s license and active auto insurance coverage.
• Background Checks: Satisfactory results from criminal and driving record background checks.
• Age Requirements: Must be a minimum of 21 years of age. Must be a minimum 25 years of age to operate a Bowen vehicle.