IDD Residential Case Manager: Support & Advocacy

River Edge; Macon, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision benefits

Paid vacation and retirement plans

Job summary

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Full-time Case Manager for our 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.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social service field, at least 1 year of relevant experience, a GA driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours including on-call weeks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social service field from an accredited college or university.
• At least one (1) year experience working with behavioural health clients.
• Must have a valid GA Driver’s License.
• All applicants must pass a satisfactory background clearance and pre-employment drug test.
• Provide 2 Professional references (Former employers only, no family members).

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 to provide feedback in ISP meetings.
• Counsel and advise clients on behavioral problems, daily decision-making, and the resolution of minor problems as needed.
• Provide transportation for individuals to medical appointments as needed.
• Act as advocate for residents with Support Coordinators, other providers, and the community as needed.
• Maintain a flexible schedule to cover staff callouts and holiday coverage as needed.
• Approve timesheets weekly, ensuring time is flexible to not work over 40 hours.
• Develop the monthly staff schedule for the home.
• Meet with lead staff weekly for coaching and mentoring.
• Be present during audits from external organizations (HFR, Delmarva, GMCF, etc.).
• Ensure CAPs are followed up in each home.
• Communicate with family members as needed.
• Be on call once per month.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in social service field

Job description

River Edge Behavioral Health in Macon, GA is seeking a Full-time Case Manager for our 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.

This role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a social service field, at least 1 year of relevant experience, a GA driver’s license, and the ability to work flexible hours including on-call weeks.