CASE MANAGER-FULL TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc.; Columbia, Northern (MD, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Athelas Institute, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Director of Day Services to lead case management for individuals in day/employment programs.

You will coordinate community resources, assist with public benefits, and oversee Person Centered Planning while ensuring regulatory compliance and strong advocacy for clients. The role requires onsite presence, collaboration with families and staff, and proficiency with documentation and agency systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or related field.
• Associates Degree will be considered with substantial professional experience.
• 2+ years experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide case management services for day or employment services.
• Coordinate with community resources, public benefits, and natural supports.
• Assist individuals in becoming eligible for public benefits and other resources.
• Maintain files and records for the people we support.
• Coordinate and facilitate Person Centered Planning meetings.
• Adhere to PCP timelines and coordinate with internal staff.
• Track PCP through approval and communicate status to families and staff.
• Prepare social service summaries and required paperwork per DDA regulations.
• Advocate for individuals and safeguard their rights.
• Intervene in daily crisis situations and coordinate transportation.
• Attend staff and planning meetings; use agency electronic systems.
• Notify caregivers of incidents and complete required documentation.
• All duties may be assigned; onsite presence required; no regular remote work.

Skills

Case management

Advocacy

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Communication

Transportation coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or related field

Associates Degree with substantial experience considered

Job description

Department: Assistant Director of Day Services

Essential Job Functions:

• Provides case management services to individuals receiving day or employment services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and/or Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
• Coordinates with community resources, public benefits and natural supports based on the assessed needs of the people we support.
• Assists individuals in becoming eligible for public benefits and other resources.
• Maintains files and records for the people we support. Request needed records from families, agencies, and other professionals.
• Coordinates and facilitates Person Centered Planning meetings with the Coordinators of Commtmity Services.
• Adheres to all required timelines for the Person-Centered Plan (PCP), including coordination with other internal agency staff.
• Tracks the PCP through the approval process and communicates status changes to families and agency staff.
• Prepares thorough social service summaries, a review of all needed medical assessments and other necessary paperwork in conjunction with the PCP and in accordance with DDA regulations.
• Assists families, staff and other team members in understanding the changing needs of the individual. Acts as an advocate for the people we support and safeguards their legal rights.
• Intervenes in daily crisis situations to assist individual in working through time limited problems, as well as ensuring the most appropriate services are received.
• Assists with the coordination of transportation for the individual, including completing transmittal forms and notifying caregivers regarding transportation delays when needed.
• Provides occasional transportation to meetings and medical facilities for individuals we support. Must have reliable transportation.
• Attends regular meetings, including staff meetings, Person Centered Planning meetings and interdepartmental meetings as required.
• Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
• Notifies caregivers of incidents in accordance with the Policy on Reportable Incidents and Investigations (PORII).
• Completes all State and agency required documentation in accordance applicable policies, regulations and procedures.
• Check, and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication
• Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor of Day services
• Position requires onsite presence; regular remote work capability is not available.

Education:

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or other related field and 2+ years experience with individuals with disabilities preferred. Associates Degree will be considered with substantial professional experience.

Training and Experience:

Preferred DOA core competencies, Mandt Systems Training, CPR/ First Aid, MTTP Experience working with people with !DD/DD preferred but not required.

Knowledge of ODA and public benefit systems preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

Person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours. Person must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting/ turning techniques or assistive devices).

Person must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Health:

Health, Vision, Dental, supplemental coverage through Aflac. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Employee Incentives:

• Company Paid: Short/ Long Term Disability Insurance, Term Life Insurance, Tuition Reimbursement Program

Work-Life Balance:

• Vacation, Sick, Personal, Bereavement, Jury Duty

Financial:

• 403B plan, Employee Credit Union (SECU)

Training:

• Paid DDA and new hire training's,

*dependent on Full or Part time status

Please Note: ThisJob description is not all-inclusive. Employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization. All working hours and location may be subject to change

Our programs and services are designed to further our mission and enrich the lives of the individuals we serve.

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