Remote Case Manager - Otter Tail County

Meridian Services; Ottertail (MN); Hybrid; USD 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Meridian Services is seeking a Case Manager/Social Worker to help people with disabilities and the elderly access resources and services that fit their needs. You will advocate for persons served and manage caseloads including individuals with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, CADI diagnoses, and elderly/alternative care.

The role is remote within Otter Tail County MN with mandatory state travel; after 6 months you may work from home up to 2 days/week.

Qualifications

• Must be licensed Social Worker (BSW required for licensure) or licensed Graduate Social Worker (MSW required for licensure) as per Minnesota Board.
• Or have a 4-year degree in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology or related field.
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check.
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per policy.

Responsibilities

• Visits with persons on caseload and attendance at team meetings.
• Completing or attending needs assessments; developing individual service plans (CSSP).
• Assisting with planning for new service development.
• Locating residential, vocational, and other needed services for each person’s needs.
• Monitoring service delivery and ensuring health and safety needs are met.
• Completion of referrals and crisis intervention as needed.
• Developing waiver budgets.
• Completing case notes.
• Acting as an advocate for the people we provide services to.

Skills

Licensing requirements

Education

Bachelor's in Social Work

Master's in Social Work

4-year degree in Human Services/Psychology/Sociology

Job description

Job Title: Case Manager / Social Worker

Location: Remote in Otter Tail County MN. Must live within MN to be considered for the position. Travel throughout the state is required for meetings and visits with persons served. Based on caseload, travel throughout other parts of Minnesota may be required.

Schedule: Monday-Friday typical daytime business hours. Eligible to work from home up to 2 days/week after 6 months of employment.

Wage: Starting at $51,000 annual salary including Full-Time benefits, PTO, and hybrid schedule. Higher annual salary available with Bachelor's or Master's of Social Work.

Required Qualifications:

• Be a licensed Social Worker (Bachelor of Social Work required for licensure)
• Or licensed Graduate Social Worker (Master’s in Social Work required for licensure) as stated by the Minnesota Board of Social Work
• Or have a 4-year degree in Human Services, Psychology or Sociology, or related fields
• Successful clearance of Department of Human Services background check
• Successful clearance of Motor Vehicle Background Check and acceptable driving record per Company Policy

Job Summary: As a Case Manager, you will be working on finding resources and services for persons (clients) that best fit their needs and situations. At Meridian Services, each Case Manager is an advocate for persons with disabilities/elderly and helps to make a difference in their lives. Our Case Managers will carry caseloads that consist of persons with intellectual disabilities, traumatic brain injuries, CADI (mental health) diagnoses, and elderly/alternative care.

Essential Job Duties:

• Visits with persons on the caseload and attending team meetings
• Completing or attend meetings on needs assessment; individual service plan development (CSSP)
• Assisting with planning for new service development
• Locating residential, vocational, and other needed services depending on each person’s needs
• Monitoring service delivery and ensuring the health and safety needs of each person are being met.
• Completion of referrals and crisis intervention as needed
• Developing waiver budgets
• Completing case notes
• Acting as an advocate for people we provide services to

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of community resources and providers
• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft office
• Great organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Knowledge of Medical Assistance, Medicare, and MN Health care programs