Needs From: BrownEngage

Volunteer: Case Manager

The case manager will work with underserved individuals who will be returning to or are currently living in Newport County. Potential clients include presently incarcerated persons, persons recently released from prison, ex-offenders, homeless individuals, and others who may have social/legal/financial issues. The case manager will work out of the TAM Day Center in Newport.

Tasks:

Provide case management services to assist clients in receiving financial assistance, care or treatment, or related services through a human services program.Conduct assessments to identify individual client needs.Assist clients in resolving financial, medical, and other barriers to obtaining services.Develop strategies, making referrals and coordinating services to meet individual needs; making recommendations for long and short term treatment.Document action/treatment plans, client progress, and provided services in an agency database.Act as an advocate for client; coordinating with collateral agencies, families, or service providers; providing follow-up case management to assist clients in resolving problems in receiving quality care.Respond to requests for information and act as technical and referral source for clients and public regarding particular program assignments.Provide administrative support for assigned program(s); maintain records; compile program statistics; and coordinate the processing of appropriate paperwork.Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc., attend association and professional meetings; and otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information.Perform tasks associated with the Newport Municipal Court Diversion ProgramGo to court with clientsRepresent the organization at community meetings when requiredPerform other duties as assigned

This Job Is:

For a person who is proficient in using Microsoft OfficeFor a person who is proficient in using a database.

Work Remotely

No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneousPeople-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projectsAutonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Agency: Turning Around Ministries, Inc.

The case manager will work with underserved individuals who will be returning to or are currently living in Newport County. Potential clients include presently incarcerated persons, persons recently released from prison, ex-offenders, homeless individuals, and others who may have social/legal/financial issues. The case manager will work out of the TAM Day Center in Newport.

Tasks:

Provide case management services to assist clients in receiving financial assistance, care or treatment, or related services through a human services program.Conduct assessments to identify individual client needs.Assist clients in resolving financial, medical, and other barriers to obtaining services.Develop strategies, making referrals and coordinating services to meet individual needs; making recommendations for long and short term treatment.Document action/treatment plans, client progress, and provided services in an agency database.Act as an advocate for client; coordinating with collateral agencies, families, or service providers; providing follow-up case management to assist clients in resolving problems in receiving quality care.Respond to requests for information and act as technical and referral source for clients and public regarding particular program assignments.Provide administrative support for assigned program(s); maintain records; compile program statistics; and coordinate the processing of appropriate paperwork.Attend seminars, conferences, workshops, etc., attend association and professional meetings; and otherwise maintain contacts with professionals to facilitate exchange of information.Perform tasks associated with the Newport Municipal Court Diversion ProgramGo to court with clientsRepresent the organization at community meetings when requiredPerform other duties as assigned

This Job Is:

For a person who is proficient in using Microsoft OfficeFor a person who is proficient in using a database.

Work Remotely

No

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneousPeople-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projectsAutonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Agency: Turning Around Ministries, Inc.

Need Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 02840

Allow Groups: No