Target Case Manager

About the role

The Target Case Manager assists a family in the planning and coordination of I/DD services. This individual attends IEP meetings as an advocate, provides community resources, and creates a Person-Centered Support Plan for the child’s needs.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt. STATUS: Monday through Friday, Full-Time. WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment. WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.

Responsibilities

• Provides information on IDD Services.
• Assists with service planning and coordination of IDD services.
• Assist clients with needs assessment on an on-going basis.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform work tasks within deadlines and constraints of policies, procedures, and processes of regulatory entities.
• Deal effectively with clients, community professionals, and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Comply with rules of Conduct for Case Managers Serving People with Developmental Disabilities.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of 6 months’ full time experience in field of Human Services.
• Prior experience working with children with special needs preferred.

Skills

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Excellent people skills.
• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

Requirements

• Physical Demands:
  • Lifting:
    • 1 - 10 lbs.: Frequently – Supplies and files.
    • 11 - 35 lbs.: Rarely – Supplies and equipment.
  • Carrying:
    • 1 - 10 lbs.: Frequently – Supplies and files.
    • 11 - 35 lbs.: Rarely – Equipment.
  • Bending: Rarely
  • Squatting: Rarely
  • Kneeling: Rarely
  • Climbing: Rarely – stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)
  • Grasping: Frequently
  • Reaching: Occasionally
  • Fine Manipulation: Continuously
  • Driving: Occasionally