Case Manager

Start a rewarding career with us! Community Options is a statewide organization with ten offices across North Dakota and countless programs tailored to the individual.
Through our person-centered approach, we can assist many people to recognize their potential.
At Community Options, we have lots of opportunities for advancement, which means working with us offers countless ways to make an impact within the company! As a Case Manager at Community Options, you will offer relief when life is clouded by emotional difficulties, substance abuse, or mental illness.
We're seeking case managers to join our team as we set the standard for client care with our compassionate, person-centered approach.
The ideal candidate will share our passion for improving people's lives by providing access to the best resources possible.
From Day 1, this person will have an impact on facilitating care coordination, with an underlying objective of enhancing outcomes and client success.
This role demands exceptional active listening and decision-making skills.
Community Options works with individuals from all walks of life.
Through our person-centered approach we offer support services to aid people who have experienced: Mental health diagnosis Addiction Single parents Low-income or poverty Homelessness Justice Involved Why Community Options? Vision and dental insurance Paid leave time Paid Holidays 401k Life insurance Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve! The working location is flexible for this position and will be considered in the following North Dakota cities: Bismarck, Fargo, Minot, or Grand Forks.
Other locations may be considered upon the hiring manager's approval.
The salary for this position is $21-$23 an hour depending on experience (DOE).
Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, nursing, sociology, counseling, special education, human development, child development and family science, human resource management (human service track), criminal justice, occupational therapy, communication science/disorders, or vocational rehabilitation.
(Transcripts and degree are required at the time of offer, copies may be submitted with the application or interview); AND two (2) years of work experience in a related field required or a master's degree in one of the fields listed above.
Knowledge of Medicaid programs: https://www.
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gov/1915i Essential Qualifications Strong communication, leadership, organizational, customer service, and networking skills A valid driver's license, acceptable driving record, reliable transportation, and proof of insurance for the vehicle subject to the statute of the licensing state will be required based on assigned job duties Review and comply with the competencies for standards of practice in The Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) Core Competencies for Integrated Behavioral Health and Primary Care Successfully pass a criminal background check, and drug screening, and obtain ND Department of Human Service (DHS) pre-employment approval.
Team player Excellent time management skills Demonstrates ability to manage resources and multiple projects while meeting regulatory and program requirements Knowledge of community resources Proficiency with Microsoft Office Reporting to this position: None Physical Demands and Work Environment: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Physical demands: While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; balance; stoop; talk or hear.
The employee must occasionally lift and/or move objects weighing up to 50 pounds.
Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee will be in an office or community setting.
Assigned work shifts will vary depending on the customers' or company's needs.
Community Options exists to help people live individually and be active in their community.
Equal Employment Opportunity Community Options does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, genetics, religion, age, or disability in employment or the provisions of services and complies with the provisions of the North Dakota Human Rights Act.