Care Manager - Caswell Developmental Center

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 36,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, Caswell Developmental Center, seeks a Human Services Provider Prog Coord I (S) to coordinate person-centered care plans and services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The role includes documenting life plans, auditing records, and training staff to maintain quality, compliant care in a residential setting.

The position emphasizes leadership in coordinating multi-disciplinary teams, adherence to standards, and delivering

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field and one year of experience providing and/or developing person-centered care plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities/co-occurring disorders.
• Experience with planning and documenting life plans, program reviews, and staff training is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure individuals served receive a comprehensive array of training, services, and supports to achieve maximum independence.
• Develop and revise life plans; conduct audits and annual staff training within the home.
• Document program reviews and maintain required records to ensure compliance with standards.

Skills

Auditing records

Communication

Leadership

Team coordination

Regulatory knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Human Services Provider Prog Coord I (S)

Position Number

60052283

Grade

NC07

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

The primary purpose of the Care Manager is to ensure that the individuals served are provided a comprehensive array of training, services, and supports that enables them to achieve maximum independence in self-care and activities of daily living; including gaining and maintaining significant relationships, self-management and ensuring the protection of their rights. Responsible for documentation including program reviews, development of and revision to life plans, auditing and annual training of staff within the home.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This is a repost. Previous applicants will not need to reapply to be considered for this position.

Recruitment Range: $35,984.00 - $62,971.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Thorough knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of developmental disabilities and the population served to include evaluations and development of comprehensive life plans.
• Skill is needed in auditing records and programming activities.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively work with people and the ability to recognize and resolve problems are required.
• Current knowledge of the standards, regulations and licensure requirements is also required and a demonstrated ability to establish and conduct effective working relationships is essential.
• The ability to coordinate the activities of a group of professionals of varied disciplines; to provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans; and to develop cooperative working relationships with a variety of persons providing services to the individuals is required.

This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events.

Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday

Location: Residential Services/Sunset Village

About Caswell Developmental Center

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center. https://vimeo.com/185000006

Supplemental Contact Information

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor’s degree in a human services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience providing and/or developing person-centered care plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities/co-occurring disorders;

or

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Advanced degrees in human services may be substituted to meet educational requirements if an applicant does not possess a Bachelor’s degree in human services or related field.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.