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nPOSITION OBJECTIVE/SUMMARY:
nContinuous quality improvement of client care outcomes and the systems of delivering care.
nMINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED FOR THIS POSITION:
nnA Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Social Work, Psychology or Human Services.
nA minimum of two years experience working in Human Services as Case Manager, Social Services Case Worker, Educational Psychologist or related field in a psychiatric environment working with clients who are persistently and severely mentally ill, .
nPhysically well, emotionally stable, and good communications skills, both verbal and written.
nAbility to work with a multidisciplinary treatment team essential.
n nGENERAL STATEMENT OF FUNCTIONS:
nnKnowledge of the special needs and behavioral characteristics of the mentally dysfunctional client population served by the Agency.
nKnowledge of the community resources.
nKnowledge of the rules and regulations governing human services provider agencies in the service area.
nKnowledge of the legal and ethical issues relative to confidentiality of client information and the ability to interpret and apply them within the scope of the assignment.
nKnowledge of case work principles and methods related to coordinated services in Mental health.
nWorking knowledge and skills using interviewing techniques and principles.
nDemonstrate good interpersonal skills, teamwork, and group dynamics.
nAbility and willingness to document activities and maintain records.
nAbility to formulate psychosocial assessment and community functioning of the client and of families.
nAbility to monitor adherence to a client driven coordination plan and to manage the flow of information necessary to carry out the objectives and goals for coordinated services.
nAbility to serve as liaison between Kedren and designated agencies within the community. In this capacity able to represent Kedren’s goals, policies and procedures to all relevant professionals, programs and resources involved in designated assignments.
nAble to serve as advocate and to intercede on behalf of an individual or family to assure equity, and to influence human support systems to respond to individual case needs.
nAble to communicate positively and in a professional manner with clients and community resource representatives that is reflective of the image required by the Agency.
nDemonstrate the ability to identify problems that impact on the quality of services, to report them to appropriate agency personnel in a timely manner and to assist in finding solutions for improvement.
nObserves confidentially in client matters.
nParticipates in the fundraising activities of Kedren.
nPractices loyalty and commitment to the philosophy, goals and objectives of Kedren.
nAssist in other duties and special projects as needed.
n nJob Type: Full-time
nSalary: $25.00 - $29.15 per hour
nBenefits:
nnn401(k)
nDental insurance
nHealth insurance
nLife insurance
nVision insurance
n nnSchedule:
nnn8 hour shift
n nnEducation:
nnnBachelor's (Required)
n nnWork Location: On the road
Worksite address
los angeles, CA, 90079, US
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