CASE MANAGER I

A Case Manager I, under general supervision and review, provides and/or arranges comprehensive community services for individuals with mental illness, intellectual/developmental disabilities, and/or substance use disorders. Services include assessment, treatment planning, coordinating, monitoring, review, and advocacy. A Case Manager I provides supportive services, crisis intervention, and mental health related education for consumers, families, and significant others, and provides on-call services. A Case Manager I completes, coordinates, and monitors agency documentation of services provided and performs related work activities as assigned.

Required Minimum Entrance Qualifications

1. Possess a high school diploma or certificate of completion of the General Education Development (GED) test; AND Have a minimum of three (3) year of experience in providing supports and/or services to persons with mental illness, developmental disabilities or substance use disorders; OR Possess a Bachelors Degree in human services field, such as, psychology, social work, human services, etc.

2. Some post high-school education is preferred, but not required.

3. Lived experiences with mental illness/developmental disabilities/substance use disorders valued.

4. Individuals in Recovery and individuals with experience in Armed Services valued.

5. Possess a valid drivers license and the ability to obtain a Michigan Driver License within 30 days of employment.

6. Must have reliable transportation that may have to be used to carry out job duties of this classification.

NOTE: The recruitment for this position utilizes assessment(s) in order to match candidate foundational competencies, personality, and job fit to those required for the position.

Physical Conditions / Work Location

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES

An employee in this class performs generally sedentary work activity requiring occasional lifting of objects weighing thirty-five (35) pounds or less.

ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS

A Case Manager I works within the Client Services Offices and program locations of HealthWest, although travel throughout the County by use of personal resources is required.

Additional Information

EVALUATION CONTENT
Applicants for County employment may be subject to a post-offer criminal background check, depending on the nature and assignment of the position. When such check is conducted, an offer of employment is contingent upon the results of the criminal background check. Appointees must satisfactorily complete a probationary period before the appointment will be considered permanent.

APPLICANT REVIEW PROCEDURE
Any applicant is entitled to a review of any determination or action taken by the County regarding the applicants employment application. Inquiries should be directed to the County Human Resources Department.

PURPOSE
The purpose of this recruitment is to establish an eligible list from which to fill present and future vacancies in this classification in the County system. For each opening, the Department Head has her/his choice of the candidates who meet the required minimum entrance qualifications. This list remains in effect for three months unless exhausted or extended.