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Summary: Provides case management services to individuals experiencing homelessness in Cedar Valley, including case finding, assessment, plan development, follow-up, advocacy, and evaluation. Provides general medical social work services to the Clinic’s patient population, facilitates communication between patients and staff, establishes and/or facilitates cooperation between the Clinic and community agencies and acts as liaison between the Clinic and community. Performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the mission of Peoples Community Health Clinic.

Essential Functions:

• Provides evaluation, counseling, case management, and resource referral for individuals experiencing homelessness.
• Provides social work services to patient and families.
• Provides supportive and behavioral health counseling for patients and families.
• Assists client with affordable insurance options as needed.
• Provides substance abuse universal Full Screens.
• Consults with multi-disciplinary treatment teams as needed.
• Documents all services.
• Assists in data collection as needed for homeless grants and program services.
• Supports a service-oriented atmosphere in accordance with Peoples Community Health Clinic Mission and Philosophy.
• Works to improve work processes and clinical outcomes including health disparity and quality improvement collaboratives.
• Follows policies and procedures.
• Develops and maintains own competence.
• Maintains a safe working environment and practices safe working habits.
• Assists in control of People’s Community Health Clinic resources.
• Protected Health Information Access (HIPAA)

Qualifications:

• Minimum bachelor’s degree in social work or counseling required
• 2-4 years’ experience preferred
• Ability to work with diverse groups of people and with a large degree of independence
• Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously and to deal with difficult situations
• Ability to work with and through an interpreter
• Understanding of and ability to use DSM-IVTR
• Knowledge of and how to access all community resources
• Program development skills
• Social Work licensure in in the state of Iowa or licensed mental health counselor preferred
• Valid driver’s license and vehicle proof of insurance