Money Management Specialist

Cascadia Health (www.cascadiahealth.org), one of the largest community behavioral health providers in the state of Oregon, delivers whole health care integrated mental health and addiction services, primary care and housing to support our communities. Our approach is recovery-oriented and trauma-informed. Cascadia hires innovative, compassionate, and dedicated staff who are aligned with trauma-informed care, are committed to working effectively with diverse community populations, and expected to strengthen such capacity if hired.

MONEY MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

This position is located out of our Plaza Health Center in SE Portland. The schedule for this position is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

The Money Management Specialist is responsible for working with clients and their treatment team to address issues related to money management, while supporting a trauma-informed care environment. With the high prevalence of trauma among individuals receiving mental health services it is required that the incumbent understand the effects of trauma on health, coping, and other aspects of the lives of those we serve. The Money Management program provides Social Security payee-ship services for adult clients with severe and persistent mental illness. Services include budgeting and financial skills training. This position monitors deposits into individual accounts and disperses money according to individual plans, provides support and skills training to clients to assure maintenance of basic needs

REQUIREMENTS

The incumbent must have a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent. Relevant college coursework is preferred.

Understanding or knowledge of working with individuals with mental and emotional health challenges as well as substance abuse/dependency issues.

Maintain list of all clients on caseload and work with clients to establish monthly budget, identifying on going expenses and amount remaining for personal spending. Identify checks which are able to be mailed directly to landlords, utility companies, etc., and frequency of disbursement of spending money checks.

Work with clinicians and residential management on an on-going basis to assure that the money management plan is consistent with, and identified in, individual treatment plans.

Disperse checks to clients during agreed upon Money Management hours and according to individual plan, using this time as an opportunity to check in with clients and identify on-going issues and reinforce positive skills of behaviors as indicated in treatment plan.

Maintain correct and up to date information on client demographics, income, and monthly expenses for housing, utilities, and other required expenses.

Provide input on all relevant documentation and procedural requirements and treatment planning in collaboration with administrators, case managers and skills trainers.

Cascadia is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. If you need assistance or an accommodation due to a disability, you may contact us at 503.963.7654

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