IDD Case Manager & Advocate — Flexible Schedule

River Edge Behavioral Health; Macon (GA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible spending accounts

Short and long-term disability

11 Paid holidays

Voluntary Life Insurance

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA is seeking a full-time Case Manager in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities department. You will coordinate ISP and monthly home meetings, train direct support staff, assist with financial management, and provide client counseling and transportation.

Responsibilities include auditing, staff scheduling, advocating for residents, and maintaining flexible coverage for on-call weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social service field from an accredited college or university.
• At least 1 year experience working with behavioral health clients.
• Must have a valid GA Driver's License; pass background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 professional references (former employers only, no family).

Responsibilities

• Attend ISP meetings annually at the day center.
• Hold monthly home meetings.
• Train direct support staff on day one of in-home orientation.
• Assist Lead with financial management of individual funds.
• Observe and monitor client behavior and provide feedback in ISP meetings.
• Counsel and advise clients on behavioral problems and daily decision-making.
• Provide transportation for medical appointments as needed.
• Advocate for residents with Support Coordinators, other providers, and the community.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to cover staff callouts and holiday coverage.
• Approve timesheets weekly and develop monthly staff schedules.
• Meet with lead staff weekly for coaching and mentoring.
• Be present during audits by external organizations.
• Ensure CAPs are followed up in each home.
• Communicate with family members as needed.
• Be on call once per month.

Skills

Behavioral health experience

Strong interpersonal skills

Advocacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in social/behavioral health field

Tools

GA Driver's License

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA is seeking a full-time Case Manager in the Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities department. You will coordinate ISP and monthly home meetings, train direct support staff, assist with financial management, and provide client counseling and transportation.

Responsibilities include auditing, staff scheduling, advocating for residents, and maintaining flexible coverage for on-call weeks.