Case Manager - Adult External

About the role

LifeScape is seeking an External Case Manager to support adults contracted externally from various Community Support Providers. This role involves facilitating, developing, and monitoring services, assisting individuals in accessing services, and advocating for individuals' welfare.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate, develop, and monitor participants’ provision of services, health, and welfare
• Affords individuals with intellectual or physical disabilities, two years of experience preferred
• Assists participants in finding and selecting services and supports, both paid and unpaid natural supports
• Affords individuals to access integrated community employment and ensure person-centered employment planning
• Maintains regular contact to promote growth and positive well-being for individuals on your caseload
• Supports LifeScape's vision to be an innovative organization, providing exceptional services and creative solutions for people with varied needs and requiring complex care across their lifespan
• Identifies and reports emergency rights restrictions to HRC/SAC and the ISP team within 24 hours/or the next business day, per ARSD
• Assesses individual eligibility status and refers individual to necessary eligibility resources, ensuring the completion of all necessary paperwork to obtain, and maintains eligibility and funding

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a behavioral science, social science, education, or related field
• Valid driver’s license; clean driving record
• Successful completion and certification in training provided by agency within specific time allotment required

Qualifications

• Two years of experience working with people with intellectual or physical disabilities required; more than four years preferred

Skills

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Knowledge of disability-related laws and regulations
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Benefits

LifeScape offers a supportive and unique working environment, allowing you to serve as a positive influence in the lives of individuals we serve. The company provides a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits package, and opportunities for professional growth and development.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience and qualifications.

Schedule

Full-time position with flexible scheduling to accommodate the needs of the individuals served.

Note

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position. LifeScape is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer of females, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color, or any other protected class. LifeScape is a qualifying employer under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.