Summary of Functions
To guide, educate, and support individuals through positive goal-oriented interventions to strengthen and empower them towards self-sufficiency. Case manager will access client’s needs and then connect them with the necessary community resources by guiding them through the social support network systems. This position reports to the Behavioral Health Administrator and office is based on the KTI reservation in Usk, WA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- To provide wrap around services for individuals referred from agencies and programs affiliated with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians.
- The case manager will work collaboratively with Camas Path Behavioral Health, community service programs and agencies to ensure the coordination of treatment services.
- Maintain client and program records in accordance with Tribal, State and Federal laws.
- As a team member, the case manager will work collaboratively with staff, colleagues, the Tribal and local court systems, and all other agencies that provide services to the Kalispel Community, as well as the community at large.
- Must be able to transport clients and attend appointments, meetings, court hearings and other appointments in the community or out of state if necessary.
- Case manager will provide outreach, intervention, evaluations, treatment planning, case management, aftercare services, advocacy and referrals as needed.
- Case Manager will provide clients with relevant and easy to comprehend information about tribal and community services.
- Adhere to all applicable tribal, federal, or state privacy laws and regulations, including but not limited HIPAA and 42 CFR Part 2.
- This position supervises and oversees the Camas Path Transporter and the south Case Manager.
- Attend training as necessary.
- Additional duties as assigned
Education
- Minimum of BA or BS Degree in Social Work or related Social Services field OR an Agency Affiliated Certificate from the Department of Health and two years work experience with vulnerable populations is required.
- If has a BA or BS Degree in Social Work or related Social Services field, must meet the qualifications at hire to obtain an Agency Affiliated Certificate from the Department of Health is required.
- Must obtain an Agency Affiliated Certificate from the Dept of Health within 90 days of hire.
Experience
- Requires 3 years of experience working with vulnerable populations.
- Requires 1 year experience working with Native American People and Tribal Organizations.
Other Requirements
- Must have a valid driver’s license, reliable transportation and be eligible for automobile insurance.
- Must have or be able to obtain HIV Aids Training and a current CPR and First Aid Certification.
- Must be able to pass a background check and sign a statement of confidentiality.
- This position requires some amounts of work to be performed outside general business hours.
Physical Demands
- This position requires the ability to bend, stoop, lift, carry, and move items weighing up to 20 pounds.
- This position requires significant amounts of standing or walking.
- Significant portions of the job require extended sedentary periods; constant work with computers, including extended periods of keyboarding; and repetitive motion of hands and wrists.
Work Environment
- This position is performed primarily in an office environment.
- This position requires local and out of state travel.
- This position requires the ability to safely operate a motor vehicle.
- On-call status may be necessary at times.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST:
All employees shall refrain from any private business or activity, which might cause their personal interest to conflict with or affect the impartial discharge of their duties to the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Each employee must demonstrate personal integrity and is charged with the responsibility to serve and represent the Kalispel Tribe in a professional manner. Employees must be free and appear free of any activity, agreement, business investment, or interest in situations which may interfere with that.
Hiring Preference: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is an Equal opportunity employer. Consistent with federal law, the Kalispel Tribe of Indians applies Indian preference in employment. It is the policy of the Kalispel Tribe of Indians to give preference in hiring, promotions, and transfers into vacant positions to qualified applicants in the following order: 1) Kalispel Tribal Members; 2) Descendant or Spouse of an enrolled Kalispel Tribal Member; 3) enrolled members of other Indian Tribes; 4) all other applicants. At-Will Employment: Employment with the Kalispel Tribe of Indians is at-will and can be terminated with or without cause, and with or without notice, at any time, either at the option of the employee or the Kalispel Tribe of Indians. Drug Testing: The Kalispel Tribe of Indians is a drug free workplace. All applicants are subject to drug testing at the time of hire and at unannounced times during employment. Background Investigation: All candidates and employees may be subject to a background investigation.
Disclaimer: Certain Licenses and Certification requirements can be obtained once hired.
Equal Opportunity Employer
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