Horizon House is an Equal Opportunity Employer (M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity).Returning Applicant?Intensive Case Management AssistantReq Code:
2024:2180-004County:
Philadelphia County, PAFT/PT:
Full TimeLocation:
2180-Targeted Casemgmt SvSchedule:
M-F 9a to 5pJob Description/Essential Functions:Horizon House, a non-profit organization, has been widely recognized for its services as a provider of community-based behavioral health, intellectually disabled, and homeless services in Eastern Pennsylvania and the state of Delaware. Each year, Horizon House provides a continuum of services at over 100 sites to over 4,5000 adults with psychiatric or developmental disabilities, drug and alcohol addictions, and/or homelessness. A pioneer in the field of community-based rehabilitation, Horizon House is widely recognized for its innovative approach to the delivery of services in a community setting. Currently, we are seeking a full-time Intensive Case Manager Assistant.
We are seeking a full time Intensive Case Manager Assistant to work in our Behavioral Health Services Division, to ensure that all individuals receive the services they need to live, learn, work and socialize in the local community. As well as identify, provide and maintain regular supports to the clients and to assure continuity of care.Additional Responsibilities include:Provide direct service to clients, in the absence of their primary ICM staff member. Lend direct support in the resolution of crisis situations.
Participate and assist with individual rehabilitation plan development, incorporating social, educational, vocational, self-care and residential skills and objectives for assigned caseload.
Participate in assessment and identification of service delivery gaps and may recommend alternative action plans.
Schedule appointments to obtain and maintain benefits eligibility; arrange for transportation and accompany clients to appointments.
Complete Functional Assessment with clients; provide guidance and review accessibility of service.
Submit accurate documentation and related information on a timely basis. Provide direct input and updates to case management staff, concerning client growth and development through the system.Job Qualifications:High School diploma or GED equivalent and 2 years of experience in the MH/MR field; or any combination of experience, education or training that would provide the level of knowledge, skill and ability required.
Good communication skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a focused team.Scope:Frequent talking and listening.
Requires the ability to lift, carry, fold, kneel, reach, stack, stoop and bend which may include direct intervention with clients.
Must be available for local travel and possess a valid Driver's license.
Possess manual dexterity and fine motor skills.
May require crisis intervention to emergency situations.
Must be available for scheduled emergency on-call service and will be required to carry a beeper during regularly scheduled working hours and scheduled on-call service.Horizon House offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package including medical & dental, (9) nine paid holidays, generous paid time off, tuition reimbursement, a retirement savings plan, voluntary tax-sheltered annuity, transit benefit program, opportunities for advancement, and more.
To be considered an applicant, please apply atHorizon House is an equal opportunity employer. In accordance with applicable law, Horizon House considers qualified applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religious creed, gender identity, marital status, military status, ancestry, national origin, English Limited Proficiency (LEP), age, sex, pregnancy, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, source of income, familial status, domestic or sexual violence victi status, LGBTQ, AIDS or HIV status, union membership, veteran status, psychiatric disability, other disability or other legally protected status. Reasonable accommodation is available during the application process upon request without penalty. Horizon House is committed to these principles in our employment practices.