Guiding Case Managers
Case Managers: A Guiding Light to a Better Tomorrow
Ezra Taft Benson once said, “The history of humanity has, to a large extent, been one of groping blindly in the dark, fearing for the future and yet resisting the guiding hand of inspired men who would willingly lead mankind in the path of safety.” (www.brainyquote.com)
What do Case Managers do?
Case Managers help people who are in difficult situations and or cannot meet their needs. They do such things as give advice, figure out what kind of help and services they need, create plans for treatment or recovery, and stay in touch with clients to view their progress. Case managers may work for or with a social worker, psychologist or related health and human service specialist. (www.snagajob.com). …show more content…
When it comes to communication skills case managers need to be able to talk to clients and understand their needs. If they can’t do that then there is no help for the client to fulfill their needs. Compassion is very vital to case managers because they will be working with people who are sometimes in terrible circumstances and or going through difficult changes. Being compassionate to their circumstances and working with them in a positive way will help them take the right steps forward to a better …show more content…
The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED, but most employers prefer to hire workers who have a related work experience or education beyond high school. (www.bls.gov). Certificates, associate’s, or bachelor degrees in a major such as human services are common for entry level case managers. These programs teach students to observe and interview patients, carry out treatment plans, and handle people who are undergoing a crisis. (www.bls.gov). Most programs include volunteering or internships.The level of education that a case manager has completed often determines the responsibilities they are given. Some with a high school diploma are probable going to do lower level work, for example helping clients fill out paperwork and some with a college education may organize program activities or manage a group home. (www.bls.gov). So according to the Journal titled, “Case Management and Community Matrons for Long Term Conditions: A Tough Job That Will Need Highly Trained Professionals”, you must have a higher education as well as years of experience to stay on top in the field.
Ezra Taft Benson once said, “The history of humanity has, to a large extent, been one of groping blindly in the dark, fearing for the future and yet resisting the guiding hand of inspired men who would willingly lead mankind in the path of safety.” (www.brainyquote.com)
What do Case Managers do?
Case Managers help people who are in difficult situations and or cannot meet their needs. They do such things as give advice, figure out what kind of help and services they need, create plans for treatment or recovery, and stay in touch with clients to view their progress. Case managers may work for or with a social worker, psychologist or related health and human service specialist. (www.snagajob.com). …show more content…
When it comes to communication skills case managers need to be able to talk to clients and understand their needs. If they can’t do that then there is no help for the client to fulfill their needs. Compassion is very vital to case managers because they will be working with people who are sometimes in terrible circumstances and or going through difficult changes. Being compassionate to their circumstances and working with them in a positive way will help them take the right steps forward to a better …show more content…
The minimum requirement is a high school diploma or GED, but most employers prefer to hire workers who have a related work experience or education beyond high school. (www.bls.gov). Certificates, associate’s, or bachelor degrees in a major such as human services are common for entry level case managers. These programs teach students to observe and interview patients, carry out treatment plans, and handle people who are undergoing a crisis. (www.bls.gov). Most programs include volunteering or internships.The level of education that a case manager has completed often determines the responsibilities they are given. Some with a high school diploma are probable going to do lower level work, for example helping clients fill out paperwork and some with a college education may organize program activities or manage a group home. (www.bls.gov). So according to the Journal titled, “Case Management and Community Matrons for Long Term Conditions: A Tough Job That Will Need Highly Trained Professionals”, you must have a higher education as well as years of experience to stay on top in the field.