Full Time, Day Shift
Minimum Starting Salary: $50,440/yr commensurate with experience
Do you have a passion for improving the health of individuals receiving behavioral health services? Would you like to be a valuable member of a diversity driven, mission-minded team that impacts our community? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to work as a full-time (40hrs/wk) Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services!
What You Will Be Doing
Working as an Case Manager – Specialized Care & Emergency Services you will work as a member of our ICS team to provide short term crisis services to individuals in our community. This position will provide collaborative, strengths based, trauma informed care to adults and/or youth and their families who are experiencing a mental health crisis. You will assist individuals and families by evaluating, providing support and connecting to resources and services in the community in collaboration with community providers and resources in order to assess and/or provide the appropriate level of care.
What We Require
You will have a bachelor’s degree in social work with a minimum of one years’ experience working with adults with serious mental illness, substance abuse and/or co-occurring disorders that also have co-morbid health conditions. You will also have experience working with youth with serious emotional disturbances and co-occurring disorders. Individuals with a BSW will provide crisis intervention services, connect individuals with resources and complete safety planning with at risk individuals. A valid Michigan Motor Vehicle Operator's license is required. Required License: LBSW, or LLBSW.
Why Work For ISK
Because we make a difference in the lives of the individuals we serve in the Kalamazoo community every day. You will have the opportunity to work with amazing co-workers in an environment that values diversity, inclusion, work/life balance and encourages ongoing education for professional development.
We also offer a competitive compensation and benefits package, with some of the best retirement plans in southwest Michigan including a 6.2% retirement match and pension plan!
You will also enjoy 12 paid holidays, Generous PTO and the opportunity to earn additional PTO hours for participating in our wellness program! Kalamazoo is the home of the Kalamazoo Promise!
Who We Are
Integrated Services of Kalamazoo (ISK) has been delivering quality services and programs to improve the lives of those we serve for over 30 years. ISK works with youth, families, and adults with mental illnesses, intellectual and developmental disabilities, and substance use disorders to help them succeed. We provide welcoming and diverse community partnerships which collaborate and share resources to support individuals and families to be successful and achieve their goals in a trauma-informed environment.
Come Join Us!
Individuals of diverse racial, ethnic, and cultural backgrounds along with bilingual candidates are invited to apply. ISK is an equal opportunity employer that encourages diversity and inclusion among its workforce. ISK fomenta la diversidad y la inclusión.
We look forward to meeting you! Apply online at www.iskzoo.org/careers
Physical Requirements / Working Conditions:
Must be able to perform essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations, including, but not limited to, visual and/or audiological appliances and devices to increase mobility.
Physical Efforts – Job demands include prolonged sitting and standing. Requires light lifting up to 25 pounds, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or bending. Requires coordination of hands and/or eye/hand/foot and ability to hear and communicate verbally.
Working Conditions – In office environment with noise from computers, copy machine, and telephones. Use of computer for periods in excess of 30 minutes at a time. May be exposed to bloodborne pathogens, infectious diseases, and parasites. May encounter community environments that include homes, schools, courts, and other community settings that may or may not be barrier-free. Travel throughout the Kalamazoo area may be required.
