Bilingual Case Manager for Individuals With Disabilities

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 46,530 - 56,870; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Professional but casual office environment

Free weekly yoga at the office

401k with employer matching

Job summary

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona is looking for a Bilingual Case Manager in Tucson to coordinate services for individuals with disabilities. The role involves managing caseloads, scheduling, and conducting client intakes, ensuring a high-quality level of service.

Applicants must be bilingual in English and Spanish, possess care experience, and be flexible with their schedules. Benefits include a professional environment, health benefits, and opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• 18 years of age or older.
• Ability to obtain CPR/FA certification.
• Ability to clear a DES background check.
• Ability to lift and transfer clients (up to 50 lbs).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate in-home and community-based services.
• Maintain and grow a caseload.
• Conduct intake of new clients.
• Document significant conversations with clients.

Skills

Bilingual in English and Spanish

Teamwork

Flexibility

Client interaction

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in a related field

At least one year of direct care experience

Job description

Position: Bilingual Case Manager for Individuals With Disabilities

Location: Tucson, AZ

Job Id: 303

# of Openings: 1

Bilingual Case Manager for Individuals with Disabilities Full Time Pay: $51,700 per year (nonexempt position)

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA) is hiring a Care Coordinator for our Tucson office. UCPSA has a diverse and dynamic team as well as a unique company culture. We believe we can deliver high-quality services through hard work balanced with a sense of joy and fun.

Benefits

• Professional but casual office environment
• An animal-friendly building in which employees can bring their well-behaved dogs to work
• Free weekly yoga at the office
• Community BBQs in our beautiful courtyard
• Transparent and approachable leadership focused on providing professional development
• Opportunities for advancement
• Benefits including dental, vision, and medical insurance to eligible employees
• 401k with employer matching for eligible employees
• Generous PTO package

Job Description

Case Managers coordinate in-home and community-based services for the elderly and people living with all types of disabilities.

Duties

1. Working Mon-Fri 8a-5p. Please note the position will occasionally require the manager to work a slightly different schedule to accommodate client needs. This may include working direct care shifts, some evenings/ weekends.
2. Performing on-call duties at least 4-5 times per year. These duties include answering and managing emergency phone calls from 7p-7a M-F and all day Sat and Sun. These duties may also include working direct care shifts.
3. Maintaining and growing a caseload
4. Scheduling shifts for clients and direct care staff
5. Orienting and training direct care staff with clients
6. Monitoring direct care staff performance
7. Holding staff meetings as needed and attending weekly department meetings
8. Conducting intake of new clients
9. Meeting with clients/families in their home minimally every quarter
10. Attending meetings with other agencies involved in a client's care
11. Ensuring that all paperwork in client files is updated regularly
12. Documenting all significant conversations and/or correspondences with staff and clients
13. Maintaining client and agency confidentiality at all times

Qualifications

1. 18 years of age or older
2. Ability to obtain a current CPR/FA certification
3. Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance
4. Ability to clear a DES background check
5. Ability to obtain a current T.B. clearance card
6. The ability to work in a team environment
7. The ability to handle difficult situations with clients/families
8. The ability to work a flexible schedule
9. The ability to learn and operate UCPSA program software
10. The ability to work independently
11. The ability to lift and transfer clients (up to 50 lbs)
12. 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
13. At least one year of direct care experience, personally or professionally, a degree in a related field, and/or case management experience
14. At least one year of teaching or related experience (paraprofessional, habilitation provider, registered behavior technician etc.)
15. Bilingual in English and Spanish required

At United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona, we value a diverse, inclusive workforce and we provide equal employment opportunity for all applicants and employees. All qualified applicants for employment will be considered without regard to an individual's race, color, sex, gender identity, gender expression, religion, age, national origin or ancestry, citizenship, physical or mental disability, medical condition, family care status, marital status, domestic partner status, sexual orientation, genetic information, military or veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state or local laws.

United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona will reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with disabilities to the extent required by applicable law.