Job Summary:

The Providence Center Residential Case Manager Ledge Street Apartments will provide clinical case management services in order to facilitate program goals and objectives using a quality care approach. Identify client needs with a person-centered approach to address not only mental health symptoms but co-occurring disorders. Working with consumers to achieve the highest level of independence possible.

Schedule: Tuesday first shift 7am-3pm, Wednesday first shift 7am-3pm, Thursday second shift 3pm-11pm, Friday first shift 7am-3pm, Saturday first shift 7am-3pm.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Initiate treatment and advocate for consumer within network of care.

Assist in the development and implementation of socialization and recreational activities within the group home, in the community, and by attending Day Program groups and activities.

Complete recordkeeping in accordance with Health Information Services (HIS) and other Center requirements and abide by Center confidentiality policy.

Provide case management and support to clients.

Make assessments and provide appropriate crisis interventions and risk management as needed to maintain a calm and safe environment.

Teach clients adult daily living skills assisting them in all aspects of their life in the group home and supervised apartments.

Ability to read and interpret instructions documents and follow procedures. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively with clients, employees and individuals in the community.

Maintain cooperative relationships with Center staff, clients, community agencies and the public.

Negotiate on behalf of the client, as needed, with landlords, courts, families, treatment team, clients themselves.

Transport clients in own vehicle or Center van to planned activities and appointments.

Attend trainings, case presentations and conferences as required.

Other duties may be assigned.

Serve on appropriate Center committees.

Work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays and during inclement weather when unforeseen circumstances arise to ensure 24-hour coverage.

Requirements:

High School Diploma/GED and/or at least 5 years of experience in a behavioral health setting.

Experience in residential facilities is preferred.

Bilingual Spanish preferred.

Must have valid driver's license and insured auto.

Care New England Health System (CNE) and its member institutions, Butler Hospital, Women & Infants Hospital, Kent Hospital, VNA of Care New England, Integra, The Providence Center, and Care New England Medical Group, and our Wellness Center, are trusted organizations fueling the latest advances in medical research, attracting top specialty-trained doctors, and honing renowned services and innovative programs to engage in the important discussions people need to have about their health.

EEOC Statement: Care New England is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

Ethics Statement: Employee conducts himself/herself consistent with the ethical standards of the organization including, but not limited to hospital policy, mission, vision, and values.

Americans with Disability Act Statement: External and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled must be able to perform the essential job-specific functions either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation, to be determined by the organization on a case-by-case basis.