Residential Case Manager

Agape of Appleton, Inc.; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 30,307 - 35,817; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Flexible spending accounts

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Agape of Appleton, Inc. is seeking a full-time Residential Case Manager to lead the AFH program. You will provide case management, program management, supervise staff, and deliver direct care support to individuals.

The role includes developing ISPs, promoting community integration, advocating for participants, and guiding staff during challenging behaviors. Weekly interviews occur on Thursdays from 9am–3pm CT.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or Bachelor's in health-care field required.
• Minimum 2 years of management experience preferred.
• Experience in group home setting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Provide inter-intra agency case management.
• Develop, update and implement ISPs and ensure services per agreements.
• Promote community integration and social functioning.
• Provide advocacy to safeguard rights and dignity.
• Guide direct care staff and support during challenging behaviors.
• Provide crisis response as needed.
• Provide leadership, training, coaching and performance management to staff.
• Deliver direct care to participants based on program needs.
• Program currently serves 3–4 participants.

Skills

Leadership

Case management

Staff supervision

Communication

Education

Associate degree in health-care related field

Job description

Agape of Appleton, a non-profit human services agency providing residential support services to individuals with differing abilities, is seeking a full-time Residential Case Manager to lead our Agape AFH program. The Residential Case Manager provides case management, program management, staff supervision, and direct care support to individuals.

Now hosting weekly open interviews on Thursdays from 9am to 3pm CT.

Now hosting weekly open interviews on Thursdays from 9am to 3pm CT.

Key Responsibilities for the Residential Case Manager:

• Provide inter-intra agency case management
• Develop, update and implement Individual Support Plans (ISPs) and ensure individuals are receiving appropriate authorized care and services per contractual agreements
• Maximize the social functioning of each individual by promoting community integration
• Provide support and advocacy in an effort to safeguard the human and civil rights of each individual while fostering their dignity and self-worth
• Provide guidance to direct care staff andsupport to individuals when challenging behaviorsoccur
• Provide crisis response as needed
• Provide leadership and guidance to direct care staff, including training, coaching, mentoring, and performance management
• Provide direct care support to individuals based on program needs and staffing levels
• Program currently has 3 participants but can support 4.

Qualifications for the Residential Case Manager:

• Associate degree from an accredited college in a health-care related field or Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college and experience working in a health-care related field
• At least 2 years previous management experience is preferred
• Experience working with individuals in a group home setting is a plus
• Must be at least 21 years of age
• Maintain a valid driver license with excellent driving record
• Be mentally and physically capable of assisting participants based on their needs.
• Be able to use sound judgment in carrying out written and oral direction
• Ability to generalize and apply information in a variety of circumstances to maintain consistent support to individuals, especially during an emergency.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in hours of work, environments, and situations.
• Ability to encourage and promote personal growth and development in others
• Sufficient experience/education to meet the position requirements or the ability to acquire and maintain such requirements through training per agency and regulatory standards
• Visa sponsorship is not offered for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

Competitive Pay and Benefits for the Residential Case Manager:

• $22.00 to $26.00/hour, plus overtime for hours worked in excess of 40 per week
• A wide variety of health insurance plans to choose from, including $0 premium plans
• Low-cost dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance plans
• Flexible spending and health savings accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan
• 3 weeks’ vacation and 6 days of PTO in the first year of employment
• Paid training and continuing education
• Kind, supportive, and diverse work environment

Agape of Appleton, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and does not discriminate against otherwise qualified applicants on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, age, sex, marital status, or national origin. Minorities, females, protected veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, Agape will make reasonable accommodations to a qualified applicant (or existing employee) with a known physical or intellectual disability, unless the accommodation would impose an undue hardship according to ADA guidelines. Should you be chosen, employees are required to pass a pre-employment physical, TB test, and background checks. Apply easily on our website or 3rd party hiring platforms. To have an application mailed or e-mailed to you, call(920) 734-9871. Applications are actively retained & reviewed for current and/or future openings for 60 days. Inactive applications are retained in accordance with Federal Records Retention Regulations.