Case Manager (641)

Lifeworks; Norwood (MA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A community service organization is seeking a Case Manager to oversee services for individuals in their programs. The ideal candidate will have a BA/BS in Human Services and 3 years of experience working with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Responsibilities include coordinating care and ensuring compliance with personal support plans. The role requires a valid driver's license and participation in ongoing training such as First Aid and CPR.

Qualifications

• 3 years related experience with persons with ID/DD or Human Services.
• Ability to effectively present information in group situations.
• Valid driver's license and certifications in First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate staffing needs and resources.
• Assist with budgeting and rep payee duties.
• Carry out case management responsibilities.
• Communicate with individuals and support network.

Skills

Communication skills

Ability to read and comprehend instructions

Problem-solving abilities

Interpersonal skills

Education

BA/BS in Human Services or related field

Tools

Automobile for travel

Job description

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Mission

• Empowerment
• Opportunity

Summary

To assist the Program Director in overseeing and directing the services provided in the AFC and SL programs, ensuring effective delivery of services specified in each person’s Individual Support Plan. Protects and enhances rights of individuals, promotes individuals as capable, valued and accepted members of the community. Complies with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities (Other Duties May Be Assigned)

• Works with Caregivers, Providers and individuals to coordinate staffing needs, oversees the allocation of staffing resources.
• Schedules in-person visits with providers and individuals.
• Assists with budgeting and rep payee duties.
• Create and update a database of Shared Living providers. Support AFC to transition to Icentrix.
• Reviews Individual Support Plan goals prior to ISP meetings with shared living staff to ensure measurability, as well as review monthly progress notes to adhere to QE and CARF standards.
• Develops, writes and presents annual Individual Support Plans and semiannual service agreements.
• Carries out case management responsibilities.
• Communicates with persons significant to the Individual (i.e. family, friends, guardians, advocates, volunteers, employers, other staff and counseling professionals) to ensure consistency of programming and support.
• Regularly scheduled M-F work week and evenings and weekends to be available when needed.
• Other duties and/or assignments to work/program locations based on the needs of the company.

Supervisory Responsibilities

This job has no supervisory responsibilities of other staff.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: BA/BS in Human Services/related field plus 3 years related experience with persons with ID/DD or Human Services.

Language Skills: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to residents, families, DDS and fellow employees of the organization.

Reasoning Ability: Ability to apply common-sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Vehicle And Travel: Requires a legally insured and inspected automobile for use to be present at work and available for use during working hours. If the program has an agency vehicle, staff are expected to drive it as needed.

Certificates, Licenses and Registrations

• Valid and current driver's license
• Medication Administration
• First Aid
• CPR certification

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to use hands to finger, handle or feel. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; and taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate and typical of a residential setting.