Case Manager (Supports Planner)
Service, Inc. of Illinois
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Job summary
Service Coordination, Inc. (SCI) is hiring Supports Planners to provide targeted case management and POS support for individuals with disabilities and complex medical needs in Maryland. The role emphasizes advocacy, resource coordination, and person-centered planning within the community setting.
Strong communication, organizational skills, and compliance with HIPAA are essential. Competitive base pay ranges with travel reimbursement, tuition assistance, and comprehensive benefits are offered.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in a human service field.
- Experience with person-centered planning preferred.
- Knowledge of HIPAA and confidentiality principles.
Responsibilities
- Advocate for people served and provide resource information.
- Gather documents for eligibility and POS planning.
- Develop and update Person Centered Plans of Service.
- Coordinate and refer resources to meet POS outcomes.
- Monitor POS and ensure compliance with regulations.
- Support POS preparation and documentation with people served.
Skills
Education
Job description
Job Category: Supports Planning Services (SPS)
Requisition Number: CASEM005060
- Posted : August 3, 2026
- Full-Time
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**Looking for a job working in your community and advocating for those underserved individuals? See Below!!**
Service Coordination, Inc. is looking for Supports Planners with a passion to serve and work within your community – people who LOVE what they do and who are ready to finally be taken care of to the same degree that they care for others!
Why should YOU want to work with us?
- We offer competitive pay, with a base salary range of $64,395 - $79,861 , determined based on education, relevant case management experience and relevant certifications
- We reimburse for all travel and offer a quarterly bonus potential
- Generous Team Member Referral Program
- Excellent benefits, including a tuition reimbursement program, medical, dental and vision plans, 100% employer paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, 403(b) match (up to 5% of your annual salary), generous annual leave and sick leave accrual and holiday pay
- Extensive paid training and employer-provided laptop and cell phone
- Supportive Leadership Teams that want you to succeed, participate in your training and facilitate open communication through monthly Town Halls and Annual Reviews
Service Coordination, Inc. is looking for Supports Planners with a passion to serve and work within your community – people who LOVE what they do and who are ready to finally be taken care of to the same degree that they care for others!
Why should YOU want to work with us?
- We offer competitive pay, with a base salary range of $64,395 - $79,861 , determined based on education, relevant case management experience and relevant certifications
- We reimburse for all travel and offer a quarterly bonus potential
- Generous Team Member Referral Program
- Excellent benefits, including a tuition reimbursement program, medical, dental and vision plans, 100% employer paid short-term and long-term disability and life insurance, 403(b) match (up to 5% of your annual salary), generous annual leave and sick leave accrual and holiday pay
- Extensive paid training and employer-provided laptop and cell phone
- Supportive Leadership Teams that want you to succeed, participate in your training and facilitate open communication through monthly Town Halls and Annual Reviews
If you are the type of person who welcomes a challenge and is looking for a rewarding position where you can truly make a difference, please contact us to learn more!
SCI Summary: SCI supports people with disabilities, behavioral challenges, medically complex needs, transitioning youth, the elderly, and other populations using Maryland Department of Health’s Targeted Case Management and Supports Planning work models.
Position Summary: Provide Case Management services and support to people who have a disabilityand/or medical need which require assistance with Activities of Daily Living (including bathing, dressing, toileting, eating, and mobility.) Primary objectives of this position include: Establishes positive working relationships through a solution-based approach with each person supported, their support system and additional external stakeholders; Routinely explores options, areas of interest and preferences and growth opportunities for each person supported; Establishes and monitors PersonCentered Plans ofService that identify outcomes important to the person, outline support needed and required, secure ongoing support services, and continuously monitors and evaluates the quality of the services provided; Meets state mandated requirements for all duties of the Supports Planner role; Identifies and secures ongoing support services and provides assistance to people supported, Ensures that the providerservices meet state mandated standards.
SCI Team Member Expectations: All SCI Team Members are expected to: Ensure services provided follow the organization’s mission statement, core operating values and policies and procedures. follow HIPAA, confidentiality and security procedures and principles; collaborate with peers, leadership, and support areas of the organization; actively participate in and contribute to leadership and other staff meetings and trainings; maintains compliance with federal, state, and local employment laws and regulations; follow self-direction and person-centered planning procedures and philosophy; and to foster a culture that values diversity.
Support Planners provide targeted case management by advocating, arranging and monitoring services and identifying supports for people with Medicaid Home and Community Based services of varying ages and medical needs.
Essential Duties:
- Advocates on behalf of the people served, provides resource information, and educates them to become more self-determined
- Provides education to people served and their support system
- Provides education on how to coordinate and advocate for services
- Encourages people served to empower themselves and achieve optimal level of independence
- Educates people served on the principles of self-determination
- Collects information and documentation related to eligibility for Supports Planning services
- Meets with the people served and/or their authorized representative to obtain information
- Obtains relevant information and supporting documentation
- Plans for, and updates Person Centered Plans of Service (POS)
- Plans for, facilitates, develops, and continually updates Person Centered Plans of Service and Person-Centered POS Tools that document service needs for people eligible for Supports Planning services
- Engages in person-centered planning process with people served
- Develops and writes the POSs in collaboration with people served
- Conducts POS preparations with people served
- Researches, identifies, refers, and coordinates resources and services to achieve the outcomes specified in the person's POS, and shares resources with other team members
- Provides information, makes referrals, and assists people served
- Assists people served with transitioning
- Completes required paperwork and follows up for waivers
- Identifies services and collaborates with providers for people served in institutional facilities to transition successfully into the community
- Monitors Person Centered Plans of Service (POS) and conducts follow-up activities
- Conducts on-site visits to support and observe those served
- Conducts timely visits and contacts as defined in regulations
- Obtains information regarding progress toward goals
- Identifies new medical and health services, and other personal needs
- Completes the Reportable Events (RE) as defined in regulations
- Applies or re-applies for necessary programs or services
- Communicates with providers regarding resolution of concerns
- Assists with provision of documentation to apply for medical assistance
- Adheres to SCI and policies and procedures
- Meets performance utilization benchmark to ensure compliance with SCI standards
- Maintains individuals' HIPAA records in secure locations
- Utilizes tracking and time management tools
Required Competencies:
- Problem Solving: Using a solution-based approach, identify options and workable solutions
- Decision Making: Identify a range of alternatives and evaluating potential courses of action
- Job knowledge: Possessing the basic knowledge necessary to perform the job or function
- Achievement: Striving to accomplish high goals or standards
- Initiative: Taking action without being told to do so
- Trustworthiness: Securing the confidence of others through consistent words and actions
- Respect for others: Working to understand and empathize with the position of others
- Interpersonal communication: Interacting effectively with others to convey thoughts and ideas
- Building Relationships: Establishing and maintaining positive rapport with others
- Service Orientation: Responding to others in a timely manner to satisfy their needs
- Teamwork: Working cooperatively with others to accomplish goals or objectives
- Dependability: Reliably following through on commitments made to others
- Flexibility: Willingness to take alternative actions given appropriate justification
- Detail Orientation: Attending to all steps and follow-ups necessary to accomplish a task
- Professionalism: Conducting oneself with high standards and integrity
- Planning: Looking forward in addressing tasks to anticipate steps and contingencies
- Stress Tolerance: Maintaining stable performance under the pressures of work or life
- Work Attitude: Approaching work with a positive "can do" mindset.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education required: Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in a human service field:
- Human Services Administration
- Psychology
- Sociology
- Social Work
- Nursing
- Counseling
Experience:
- Experience in working with people with disabilities preferred
- Experience with person centered planning preferred
Physical Demands:
Generally, presents standard office environment. Must be able to remain in a stationary >95% of the time. Continually operates a computer, keyboard and mouse, and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, printer, and mobile Smartphone device. Constantly positions self to comfortably maintain computer equipment. May occasionally be required to move about in an office setting or position office equipment weighing between 10-25 pounds. Vision abilities required by this job include close vision. Ability to operate a motor vehicle. The person in this position frequently communicates with other people. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this job. This job description is subject to change at any time.
SCIis an equal opportunity employerand committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, hair texture or protected hairstyle, veteran status, or genetic information. SCI is also committed to providing equal opportunity and access to individuals with disabilities by ensuring reasonable accommodations are provided to participants in the job application or interview process. To request a reasonable accommodation, contact Kathryn Eckertatkathryn.eckert@sc-inc.org or410-218-5581.
SCIis committed to fostering a safe and productive workplace for all Team Members and individuals engaged in business with the organization. As such, all positions require the completion and passing of a 9-Panel Drug Screening within 48 hours after accepting an offer of employment. A 9-Panel Drug Screening tests for illegal drugs within the State of Maryland.
SCIdoesnot sponsor for immigration, including for H-1B, TN, and other non-immigrant visas, for this role.
Disclaimer: The recruitment process is approved by Service Coordination Inc.’s (SCI) Team Member Experience Advisory Committee and subject to change based on business needs.
Equal Opportunity Employer This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.
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