What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager - ACCESS position at Penn Medicine?
Description
Penn Medicine is dedicated to our tripartite mission of providing the highest level of care to patients, conducting innovative research, and educating future leaders in the field of medicine. Working for this leading academic medical center means collaboration with top clinical, technical and business professionals across all disciplines.Today at Penn Medicine, someone will make a breakthrough. Someone will heal a heart, deliver hopeful news, and give comfort and reassurance. Our employees shape our future each day. Are you living your life's work?
Summary:
- Provides ACCESS Level Targeted Case Management to homeless adults with a mental illness or co-occurring diagnosis. The Targeted Case Manager assists participants with accessing resources and services which build upon the participant’s strengths while meeting their needs enabling the participant to function at the highest attainable level in the community.
- 75% of a Targeted Case Manager's time is spent in community settings and/or outreach. Targeted Case Managers must be able to travel within the community that may not be accessible: walk, drive agency vehicles, and/or take public transportation depending on the needs of the program.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor’s Degree with two years MH/MR experience; or non-degreed MH/MR worker with four years MH/MR experience and a minimum of 15 college credits in human services area.
Valid driver’s license and use of personal vehicle for work on a daily basis
Must possess basic computer skills to perform job duties including desktop computing, e-mail, timesheet management, electronic health records, internet research, etc. and the ability to learn software applications relevant to your position.
Ability to work independently and to carry out assignments to completion within parameters of instructions given, prescribed routines, and standard accepted practices.
Must be able to work under pressure and meet deadlines and billable unit requirements, while maintaining a positive attitude and providing exemplary customer service.
Live Your Life's Work
We are an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, marital status, familial status, genetic information, domestic or sexual violence victim status, citizenship status, military status, status as a protected veteran or any other status protected by applicable law.
