Our Deaf Mental Health Services team is seeking a Case Manager Associate to work with clients who are diagnosed with chronic mental illness on our Deaf and Hard of Hearing team. This part-time position is responsible for providing a supportive environment for our clients. Responsibilities include providing person-centered engagement and coordinating community engagement, client outreach, and providing general program oversight and safety.

This is a great opportunity for students and for those looking to gain case management experience! It's a great growth opportunity for self-starters that enjoy working independently!

American Sign Language (ASL) is the primary mode of communication which offers our residents a strong sense of community with other deaf adults and strengthens our support activities in a culturally affirmative environment. We provide an array of individualized services to our residents to help maintain independent living in a community setting.

Location: 726 2nd Street NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413, Hybrid with some remote work.

Hours: Part-Time, 10 hours/week

Tuesdays 12pm - 5pm & Fridays 12pm - 5pm at the drop-in location in Minneapolis

**Remaining 10 hours of work can be remote within business hours Monday - Friday: Flexible hours**

Hiring Range: $20/Hourly **$1,000 Hiring bonus for external candidates**

People Incorporated Mental Health Services is the largest nonprofit mental health provider in Minnesota. For over 50 years, we have been a leading community partner, transforming the health of our communities through innovative solutions.

Main Job Duties:

• Responsible for running day to day duties at the drop-in center working with deaf participants.
• Coordinating and facilitating community-based outings, engaging clients with events and activities.
• Using person-centered principles, actively engage with clients in their daily activities, and develop and maintain appropriate relationships that support the client in meeting their individual goals.
• Document interactions with clients into organization’s Electronic Health Record (EHR) and if applicable, program-specific documentation/record-keeping system, while providing clear and concise communication with client, staff and other applicable parties.
• Conducting outreach activities and sourcing to build engagement with potential clients.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. These essential duties include:

• Pass all background checks and requirements for the facility and position.

• Pass the screening required by Federal Human Services Office of Inspector General to assure that person has not been excluded from working in the Health Care Programs which receive federal funding.

• Must have a valid and current driver’s license and auto insurance.

Education and Experience:

A Case Manager Associate must:

• Fluent in ASL
• be at least 21 years of age;
• have at least a high school diploma or its equivalent; and
• meet one of the following criteria:
• have an associate of arts degree in one of the behavioral sciences or human services;
• be a certified peer specialist under section 256B.0615;
• be a registered nurse without a bachelor's degree;
• within the previous ten years, have three years of life experience with serious and persistent mental illness as defined in subdivision 20; or as a child had severe emotional disturbance as defined in section 245.4871, subdivision 6; or have three years life experience as a primary caregiver to an adult with serious and persistent mental illness within the previous ten years;
• have 6,000 hours work experience as a nondegreed state hospital technician; or
• have at least 6,000 hours of supervised experience in the delivery of services to persons with mental illness

Benefits:

• Accrue up to 4 weeks of PTO/ESST, plus company-designated holidays and floating holidays
• 403(b) Retirement Savings Plan with a 3% employer-match
• Multiple health and dental insurance plan choices available
• Lifestyle Benefit – choice between company contribution to health savings account, student loan repayment assistance, or flex time
• Employer-paid Short & Long-Term Disability Insurance & Life Insurance
• Free access to People Incorporated's Training Institute, offering free CEUs and a wide array of learning and education opportunities

People Incorporated is committed to improving the wellness of our clients, staff, and the communities that we serve by providing a tobacco-free environment.

People Incorporated is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

People Incorporated values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQIA individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.