Case Management Coordinator - Specialized Residential Services

Easterseals MORC is hiring for a **Case Management Coordinator -- Specialized Residential Services **to help make a difference and become part of something bigger than yourself! We are looking for Game Changers! The types of people who wake up excited to make a difference. The superheroes of their field who care about the people they serve. If that sounds like you, we want you on our team. Benefits of Being a Superhero! Benefits: - Low-cost Dental/Health/Vision insurance - Dependent care reimbursement, and up to 5 days paid FMLA for maternity, paternity, foster care and adoption. - Generous 401K retirement plan - Paid Leave Options - Up to $125 bonus for taking 5 days off in a row. - 10 paid holidays and 3 floating holidays - Wellness Programs - We are a PSLF (Public Service Loan Forgiveness) Employer. - We provide bonuses and extra incentives to reward hard work & dedication. - Mileage reimbursement in accordance with IRS rate. - Free financial planning services through our partnerships with the LoVasco Consulting Group, and SoFi. - Student loan repayment options - Pet Insurance Qualifications: - Must be a QMHP in accordance with Medicaid Provider Manual Guidelines: - Possess specialized training (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons receiving mental health services as part of that experience) OR one year of experience in treating or working with a person who has mental illness; AND - Be a human services professional with at least a bachelor's degree in a human services field **Duties and Responsibilities: ** - Assesses and evaluates the needs of individuals and continues caseload contact to develop goals. Assists individuals in developing appropriate program plans to meet identified needs. Collaborates with Residential Providers and educates provider staff related to Treatment Plans. Completes referral forms, clinical and legal documentation necessary to obtain community based services for individuals. Advocates for new services as needed. Seeks out and develops community resources to meet the needs of assigned individuals for activities and support services. - Provides case management services for individuals, families and/or guardians for support, rehabilitation and/or crisis intervention purposes. Monitors and evaluates group home placements, in-home living supports, school and/or program placements of individuals to determine consistency of treatment and progress. Assists in commitment procedures when necessary as well as voluntary admissions. - Ensures that discharge planning activities are performed within the 72 hour requirement for individuals being released from a hospital setting. - Ensures that paperwork is maintained in accordance with Medicaid and Department of Community Health guidelines, as well as Easterseals MORC policies and procedures. Easterseals MORC was awarded Metro Detroit and West Michigan 101 Best & Brightest Companies to Work For!