ACT Case Manager - Bilingual Karen

Job Description

Job Description

Application Deadline : Until filled

Salary : $52,000 - $56,000 per year

This is a full time position.

Duties

Participate as a member of the multidisciplinary Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) Team providing comprehensive community-based rehabilitative mental health treatment including case management and coordination of services to Southeast Asian adults with a severe and persistent mental illness. Initiate and / or coordinate care with other providers as required. Maintain an understanding of current community resources and supports available to clients and refer them or support them in obtaining services as needed. Serve as mandated reporter for child or vulnerable adult neglect and abuse. Consult and work with community agencies and families to maintain needed resources and coordinate services in the treatment process. Assure client has contact with his / her psychiatrist and follow up to monitor that client is taking prescribed medications.

Complete functional assessments, treatment plans, IDDT, EOM, risk assessment or other screening as required. Ensure accurate and timely completion of progress notes. Engage with individual clients and families. Participate in regular team meetings. Develop professional relationships and partnerships with other community service providers. Provide community engagement or program outreach as required. Establish and / or self-help and support groups for team, clients and their families. Offer training and education to help clients learn the necessities of daily living including self-care, money management, social skills development, use of public transportation, and securing employment

Job Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a Behavioral Science or related field required. Experience may not be exchanged for education. Minimum 1-year experience in family outreach, support, care coordination, counseling or community mental health. Must meet mental health practitioner requirements. Must be bilingual in English and Karen. Valid Driver's License, auto insurance and reliable vehicle required.

About Wilder

When you work at Wilder, you will join a diverse community of passionate individuals who are committed to the Wilder mission and dedicated to serving whole families.

Our workplace diversity strengthens our mission and contributes to our vision of individuals and families thriving in St. Paul and beyond. We offer a dynamic Total Rewards package, which includes competitive compensation and benefits – health, dental, employer-matched 401(k), PTO, paid family, medical and caregiver leave, life insurance, disability insurance, flexible spending accounts and employee wellness programs.

In addition, you will have access to professional development opportunities, including development funding, tuition discounts, career development, and training opportunities. You will also have access to Wilder's inclusion, diversity and equity (WIDE) council, employee resource groups, and other DEI development opportunities available to all employees. Eligible federal loans may also qualify for deferment through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF).

The Amherst H. Wilder Foundation is a nonprofit community organization that creates lasting, positive change rooted in people through direct services, research and community building. We combine knowledge, compassion and action to improve lives today and for generations to come. https : / / www.wilder.org /

Online Application Information

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There are four sections to the application process, please follow these instructions carefully :

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• Resume and cover letter section. First upload your resume in the resume section then upload your cover letter and any other required documents mentioned in the job posting in the second upload area.
• Questions. Answer “How did you hear about this job / posting?” question and other required questions if applicable.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Commission Questions (EEO). We are required to ask these questions to meet state and federal compliance requirements. Your response is voluntary. If you prefer not to answer these questions you can skip them but you must check the box labeled “I have read the above invitation to self-identify as an individual with a disability”
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Job offers will be contingent on the successful applicants’ proof of authorization to work in the United States and the results of a background check related to the job requirements.

Wilder is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Amherst H Wilder foundation to provide an equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons.