Target Case Manager

Rainbows United, Inc.; Wichita, Northern (KS, KY); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Rainbows United, Inc. is seeking a Target Case Manager to assist families in planning and coordinating I/DD services. The role involves advocating at IEP meetings, providing community resources, and developing a Person-Centered Support Plan tailored to the child’s needs.

The position requires a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field and a minimum of 6 months’ full-time experience in Human Services. Prior experience with children with special needs is preferred.

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.

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.

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Communication skills

People skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Social Work

Job description

Description

JOB SUMMARY

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.

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.

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

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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