Case Manager, IDD & Community Supports | Vermont

Socket.dev; Fairfax (VT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, vision and dental insurance

Life Insurance

401k plan with company match

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Sick Time Pay

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

Advancement Opportunities

Job summary

Benchmark Human Services in Vermont is seeking Case Managers to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. You will help plan, coordinate, and advocate for medical, educational, and social services, guiding people to live as independently as possible with dignity.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with a support team, and accurate documentation.

Qualifications

• Experience in human services or related fields.
• Knowledge of Vermont public service system for IDD and brain injury services.
• Travel up to 75%
• Must live in Vermont
• Bachelor’s degree +1 year experience OR equivalent
• Valid Driver's License is preferred

Responsibilities

• Must complete core competency training required by the State.
• Performs evaluations and assessments to meet the needs of individuals served.
• Assist and support the individual to understand the goals and activities of the person-centered planning process, including assessment.
• Facilitate and schedule participation in person-centered planning and assessment as needed.
• Complete Needs Assessment Annual Review Protocol once a year with the individual and their team.
• Assist the individual in discovery and exploration discussions, identifying preferences, strengths, goals and dreams, and needs in preparation for person-centered planning process.
• Facilitate the completion of the DS Budget and Service Planning Context Document.
• Facilitate the completion of any additional assessments and gathering of documentation as needed, and ensure this information is available for the person-centered planning process.
• Assist the individual in choosing people to be part of the person-centered planning team who may contribute valuable information during the planning process.
• Assist the individual to invite other people of the individual’s choosing to participate in person-centered planning meetings to occur at times and in locations selected by and convenient for the individual.
• Work with the individual to develop agenda(s) and follow up notes for person-centered planning meetings and ensure this information is distributed to members of the support team as approved by the individual.
• Support the individual to lead, and provide assistance as needed, throughout the person-centered planning process.
• Assist the individual and their support team in identifying any needed modifications to rights and freedoms
• Review and update person-centered service plan and related documents (including assessments), with the individual.
• Monitor person centered service plan implementation, satisfaction, and health and well- being through visits with the individual and review of documentation, and through engagement with their guardian (if they have one), family members as applicable, and their service providers.
• Review, assess and respond to emergency situations and incidents and assure that actions taken are appropriate and timely to protect the health and welfare of individuals.
• Validate that services provided are consistent with the ISA/ BIP person centered service plan, and the participant’s needs and desired outcomes.

Skills

Vermont public service system

Communication skills

Tech literacy

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Associate degree in human services

High school diploma + 3 years experience

Job description

Benchmark Human Services in Vermont is seeking Case Managers to support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families. You will help plan, coordinate, and advocate for medical, educational, and social services, guiding people to live as independently as possible with dignity.

The role emphasizes person-centered planning, collaboration with a support team, and accurate documentation.