Clinical Case Manager I - Early Steps

University of Florida; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Florida is seeking a Clinical Case Manager I-Early Steps to conduct screenings, complete family assessments, and manage casework in natural environment settings for children referred to Northeastern Early Steps under IDEA.

The role supports timely service delivery by updating IFSPs, coordinating services, and maintaining accurate records, with required education of a master’s or a bachelor’s plus experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area with two years of relevant experience.
• Two years of relevant experience, preferably with children birth to five with special needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct screenings and family assessments to determine eligibility.
• Coordinate services and update IFSPs for Early Steps program.
• Maintain accurate client records and billing information.
• Participate in local and statewide meetings and trainings to ensure best practice and compliance.

Education

Master's degree in an appropriate area

Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area

Job description

Classification Title

Clinical Case Manager I-Early Steps

Classification Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelor's degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.

Job Description

Under the direction of the Service Coordinator Supervisor, the Clinical Case Manager is responsible for conducting screenings, completing family assessments, conducting case management activities, serving as a member of a multidisciplinary team for the purpose of determining eligibility during evaluations, updating IFSPs, coordinating services, making recommendations, accessing community resources, in natural environment settings for children referred to the Northeastern Early Steps Program through Part C of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA); And maintaining compliance with Local, State, and Federal guidelines for best practice and billing under AHCA and the Early Steps State Office. Participates in/conducts developmental evaluations/screenings, consultations, direct services, and family assessments in collaboration with the multidisciplinary team when appropriate for completing intake, determining eligibility, monitoring progress, updating IFSPs, and planning/providing intervention. Works with IFSP team to ensure State and Federal timelines are met with regard to timely service delivery, transition, IFSP development/updates, and LEA/SEA notification. Recommends, coordinates, and makes referrals to community services to meet identified outcomes on Individualized Family Support Plans. Maintains current and accurate client records, including program plans, intervention notes, case notes, and billing information, timely and accurately for payment. Participates in local and statewide meetings and trainings to ensure best practice and compliance; Completes trainings/modules as required by the program and organization.

Expected Salary

$46,000 to $55,000 annually depending on education and experience

Preferred

Bachelor’s degree in Early Childhood or Early Childhood Special Education, Social Work, Psychology, or Sociology. Two years of appropriate experience with children - birth to five - with special needs.

Special Instructions To Applicants

This is a time-limited position. Time limited positions are based on circumstances, such as funding sources, which control the length of time for which the position is available. A Lvl 2 DCF Background Check is Required. University of Florida College of Medicine – Jacksonville: https://med.jax.ufl.edu/ to watch the video. Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date. Degrees earned from an education institution outside of the United States are required to be evaluated by a professional credentialing service provider approved by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES), which can be found at http://www.naces.org/. The University of Florida is a public institution and subject to all requirements under the Florida Sunshine and Public Records laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call (352) 392-2HRS or the Florida Relay System at [phone] (TDD). Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment Required

Yes