Children's Case Manager 2

Schedule

Full-Time: Monday- Friday 8am-4:30pm

SUMMARY

Promotes the ability of high-risk individuals to achieve independent living skills and stability in their psychiatric or medical conditions. Case/care management links individuals to service systems, then coordinates and monitors the provision of services. Services are individualized to the specific identified needs of each person in a culturally sensitive way.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Mets consistently with each service recipient to provide one on one support.
• Maintains a working relationship with the client's family.
• Reports to the supervisor all pertinent information concerning illnesses, accidents, untoward events, staff difficulties, repair needs, etc.
• Serves as coordinator of all services the person will receive while admitted to case/care management services.
• Develops written care management plan/IAP based on assessed strengths and individualized needs per program requirement.
• Links person to all services and supports listed on the individualized care management plan/IAP.
• Advocates on behalf of the individual to gain access to needed services and supports in the least restrictive setting.
• Provides on going case/care management services as needed.
• Maintains adequate and appropriate written progress notes according to agency guidelines.
• Develops and maintains community/provider relationships. Resolves problems that interfere with self-sufficiency.
• Affords assistance to program participants with academic, rehabilitation, social, employment and health supports.
• Collaborates with other agencies; gathering input for care management plan/IAP.
• Increases use of appropriate community resources.
• Affords assistance in the development, review, and update of the care management plan/IAP.
• Encourages participation in client’s own care management plan/IAP.
• Performs problem solving functions that overcome obstacles faced by the individual.
• Ensures resident records are maintained in a manner compliant with federal, state, local and agency policies, procedures and regulation and conducts regular record keeping reviews and completes audits according to procedure.
• Works within program budget.
• Maintains high standard of service delivery.
• Collects data for statistical purposes.
• Maintains client confidentiality at all times.
• Follows agency policies and procedures in all program areas.

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.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Required: Bachelors of Arts or Science and two years of relevant experience; OR a licensed Registered Nurse with two years of relevant experience; OR a Masters degree with one year of relevant experience, particularly with developmentally delayed and co-occurring disorder clients.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Required: Must maintain valid driver’s license and acceptable driving record.