Case Manager for Individuals with Disabilities

Job Description

This position involves coordinating in-home and community-based services for the elderly and people living with various types of disabilities. Key responsibilities include:

• Working Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM
• Occasionally working different schedules to accommodate client needs
• Performing on-call duties at least 4-5 times per year
• Maintaining and growing a caseload
• Scheduling shifts for clients and direct care staff
• Orienting and training direct care staff with clients
• Monitoring direct care staff performance
• Holding staff meetings as needed and attending weekly department meetings
• Conducting intake of new clients
• Making quarterly visits to clients and families in their homes
• Attending meetings with other agencies involved in a client's care
• Ensuring all paperwork in client files is updated regularly
• Documenting all significant conversations and/or correspondences with staff and clients
• Maintaining client and agency confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

• At least 18 years of age
• Able to obtain a current CPR/FA certification
• Able to obtain fingerprint clearance
• Able to clear a DES background check
• Able to obtain a current TB clearance card
• The ability to work in a team environment
• The ability to handle difficult situations with clients/families
• The ability to work a flexible schedule
• The ability to learn and operate UCPSA program software
• The ability to work independently
• The ability to lift and transfer clients (up to 50 lbs)
• Own/have regular access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of visiting and transporting clients, attending meetings outside of the office, etc.
• Proof of current registration and insurance of the vehicle must be kept on file with UCPSA
• At least one year of direct care experience, personally or professionally, a degree in a related field, and/or case management experience
• At least one year of teaching or related experience (paraprofessional, habilitation provider, registered behavior technician etc.) required