Adult Case Manager

Waypoint Maine; Oxford (ME); Hybrid; USD 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Employee assistance program

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Professional development assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Waypoint Maine, Inc. is seeking a skilled Case Manager to support adults with intellectual disabilities/autism and their families in the Western Maine area. The role involves identifying needs, developing care plans, coordinating services, and advocating for ongoing support in collaboration with a multi-disciplinary team.

Hybrid remote work is available after onboarding. Our team emphasizes a collaborative approach with small caseloads and opportunities for supervision to achieve and maintain

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services or related field is required or preferred.
• BA/BS in unrelated field plus minimum 1 year experience in adult IDD services.
• Knowledge of the Maine system of care is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Identify needs and develop a plan of care with the individual.
• Initiate referrals and monitor services for progress.
• Coordinate and advocate for services identified in the plan and support licensure goals.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

BA/BS in human services or related field

BA/BS in unrelated field + 1 year IDD experience

Job description

$1500 sign-on bonus! Waypoint has expanded to the Western Region of Maine, formerly known as The Progress Center.

Our department is growing! Enjoy a collaborative team-based approach with small caseloads? Waypoint is seeking a skilled, motivated, and highly organized professional to join our growing Adult Case Management team to provide services throughout the Western Maine area. Case Managers provide support to adults with intellectual disabilities/autism and their families; serving as an advocate, ensuring choice and satisfaction with services, and monitoring the individual's health and safety. Our home office for Adult Case Management is located in our Oxford, Maine location; this is a hybrid remote position after successful onboarding.

About Waypoint

Waypoint offers comprehensive services, including a special purpose private school for children with autism and other developmental disabilities, case management and outpatient therapy services for adults and children, and residential and in-home supports for adults.

About the Role

The Case Manager assists the individual and their team to identify needs and develop a plan of care, initiate referrals and monitor services, while working closely with the multi-disciplinary team. The Case Manager coordinates and advocates for services identified in the plan, monitors progress and evaluates the effectiveness of services. Supervision and support to achieve and maintain social work licensure (LSW) is also available.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in human services or closely related field or
• BA/BS in unrelated field + minimum 1 year experience in adult IDD services
• Knowledge of the system of care in Maine preferred

Requirements

• Reliable vehicle with proper insurance
• Valid driver's license issued by state of residence with clean driving record
• Must be proficient in speaking, reading, and writing English with strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Must be able to complete agency and state mandated training programs with proficiency

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Starting from $23.00 to $28.00 per hour

Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance