Case Manager I, Community Programs

About the role

The Case Manager I, Community Programs, develops and implements a person-centered program for all assigned clients to achieve their individual goals, and provides intensive support services to develop the abilities necessary to maximize their independent functioning in a work and community environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an individual program plan for assigned clients.
• Document progress for the client.
• Act as the Chair for annual staffing meetings of unfunded clients.
• Function as part of the Interdisciplinary Team to plan and develop the person-centered program.
• Plan ancillary activities for clients to include special staffing and initiate appropriate referrals for special services when necessary.
• Teach proper work habits, interaction skills, and self-help skills through role modeling and programmatic intervention.
• Assist with medication administration, assist with assigned consumer transportation by completing all consumer pick-ups and drop-offs, and assist in any needed personal care of the consumer/client.
• Avoid client harm by ensuring safety during client transport and daily routines.
• Provide supervision at the beginning and end of the day to ensure the safety of clients when both exiting and entering the facility and transportation.
• Assist clients during lunchtime, as needed, to ensure protocols are followed thoroughly.
• Complete all necessary documentation, e.g. incident reports, program plans, charting, file reviews and final reports.
• Communicate and coordinate with other involved agencies and support personnel, e.g., residential staff, Case Management Agency, parents and guardians, The Department of Vocational Rehabilitation, and schools.
• Keep the Program Coordinator informed of progress, considerations, and pertinent information.
• Research and keep updated by reading trade journals as needed to be aware of trends, theories, or initiatives within Case Management and other applicable within the industry.
• Seek out seminars and symposiums for ideas and stay current with trends in new software, tools, and resources available.
• Maintain a working and current knowledge of 1205 Rules and Regulations, and Standards of the CARF and a good working knowledge of Goodwill of Colorado’s policies and procedures.

Requirements

• A Degree in a Human Services field is preferred.
• Experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities is preferred.
• Medication Administration Qualification (or complete training within 30 days).
• CPR/First Aid training or willingness to obtain training.

Qualifications

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
• The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to interact with various types of internal and external customers.
• Ability to relate effectively to disabled persons, their parents, and guardians and be empathetic toward their needs.
• The ability to work independently, cooperatively, and to exercise effective planning.
• The ability to work within the framework and the pressure of established deadlines.
• The ability to write clear, concise, and accurate reports and plans, submit them in a timely fashion, and possess excellent time management skills.
• The ability to conduct themselves in a professional manner and maintain a professional appearance that enhances the firm’s reputation.
• Experience speaking effectively to various small groups in a presenting/informative role.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability, Life/Accidental Death and Dismemberment, Flexible Spending Accounts, Long Term Disability, and several voluntary supplemental benefit offerings.
• Paid time off in the form of vacation, sick, holiday, floating holiday, jury duty, and bereavement leave.
• Pre-tax or post-tax (Roth) contributions to the retirement plan – must be 18 years of age to participate.

Pay

$20/hour

Schedule

Monday - Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm