Case Manager

About the role

Since 1960, Benchmark has been connecting people and potential. We are committed to empowering those we serve to live as independently as possible, be included in their communities, and reach their full potential. This mission extends to our employees, who bring our mission to life each day. We actively strive to be a workplace that honors the unique experiences, perspectives, and strengths of our employees. We believe we are stronger, better, and more effective in our pursuits when we create space for everyone to be their authentic selves. Benchmark Human Services has grown to become one of the most respected leaders in the country in the areas of intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) and behavioral health. We work with people of all ages at home, at work, and in the community through residential programs, employment services, crisis response, early intervention, and more. View our 65 Years of Stories campaign to learn more about the impact Benchmark employees have made across the country. Our Vermont program is designed to support individuals and families in planning, developing, selecting, accessing, coordinating, and overseeing medical, social, educational, and other services and supports. This includes providing planning, advocacy, monitoring, and guidance to help them make and evaluate their own decisions. We are hiring Case Managers in the Springfield/White River Junction area to provide resources and support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, their families and guardians in order for the individual to be included in society, live as independently as possible and function at their maximum potential.

Responsibilities

• Must complete core competency training required by the State
• Performs evaluations and assessments to meet the needs of individuals served
• Assist and support the individual to understand the goals and activities of the person-centered planning process, including assessment.
• Facilitate and schedule participation in person-centered planning and assessment as needed.
• Complete Needs Assessment Annual Review Protocol once a year with the individual and their team.
• Assist the individual in discovery and exploration discussions, identifying preferences, strengths, goals and dreams, and needs in preparation for person-centered planning process.
• Facilitate the completion of the DS Budget and Service Planning Context Document.
• Facilitate the completion of any additional assessments and gathering of documentation as needed, and ensure this information is available for the person-centered planning process.
• Assist the individual in choosing people to be part of the person-centered planning team who may contribute valuable information during the planning process.
• Assist the individual to invite