Target Case Manager

Rainbows-United,-Inc.-; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbows-United, Inc. is seeking a Target Case Manager to help families plan and coordinate I/DD services. This role attends IEP meetings as an advocate and develops a Person-Centered Support Plan for the child’s needs.

You will connect families with community resources, work with professionals, and ensure compliance with standards. The position is full-time in a professional office setting, with some travel across the state.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or related field required.
• Minimum of 6 months full-time experience in human services.
• Prior experience with children with special needs preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides information on IDD services.
• Assists with service planning and coordination of IDD services.
• Assist clients with needs assessment on an ongoing basis.
• Organize, prioritize, and perform work tasks within deadlines and constraints of policies, procedures, and processes of regulatory entities.
• Deal effectively with clients, community professionals, and co-workers in a professional manner.
• Comply with rules of Conduct for Case Managers Serving People with Developmental Disabilities.
• Performs other tasks as assigned.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Communication skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field

Job description

Description

The Target Case Manager assists a family in the planning and coordination of I/DD services. This individual attends IEP meetings as an advocate, provides community resources, and creates a Person-Centered Support Plan for the child’s needs.

JOB SUMMARY

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• Provides information on IDD Services.


• Assists with service planning and coordination of IDD services.


• Assist clients with needs assessment on an on-going basis.


• Organize, prioritize, and perform work tasks within deadlines and constraints of policies, procedures, and processes of regulatory entities.


• Deal effectively with clients, community professionals, and co-workers in a professional manner.


• Comply with rules of Conduct for Case Managers Serving People with Developmental Disabilities.


• Performs other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.


• Minimum of 6 months’ full time experience in field of Human Services.


• Prior experience working with children with special needs preferred.

SKILLS:

• Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.


• Excellent written and verbal communication.


• Excellent people skills.


• Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Monday through Friday, Full-Time

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days. Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and throughout the state.

FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 + %

LIFTING:

WEIGH FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Supplies and files.

11 - 35 lbs. Rarely Supplies and equipment

CARRYING:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Supplies and files

11 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment

Bending: Rarely

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping: Frequently

Reaching: Occasionally

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Occasionally