Waiver Care Manager

River Valley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) or retirement plan

PTO and paid holidays

Tuition reimbursement and CEUs

Professional supervision

Job summary

River Valley Behavioral Health is seeking a Waiver Care Manager to coordinate care, advocate for clients, and support families across multiple service sites. The role involves analyzing psychosocial needs, facilitating team-based treatment plans, and ensuring rights and safety are maintained.

You will complete essential trainings and participate in ongoing professional development to support individuals with developmental disabilities through a client-centered approach.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work or other human services field as approved by DDID.
• 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license and ability to provide safe transportation.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes client/guardian situations and compiles data to assess psychosocial needs.
• Maintains contact with service providers and professionals involved in the treatment plan.
• Identifies unmet needs and advocates for client/families regarding services and funding.
• Leads team meetings to develop, modify, and review treatment/service plans.
• Completes monthly summaries and maintains accurate records for goals and outcomes.
• Provides on-call support to assess risk and direct participants to appropriate resources.
• Trains direct support staff to deliver individualized supports across sites.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Strong communication

Team collaboration

Crisis response

Education

BS/BA in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work

Job description

The Waiver Care Manager facilitates coordination, communication, and collaboration on behalf of the client/ guardian in order to achieve goals and maximize outcomes for the individual. They monitor the delivery of services to the individual at various service sites.Why Join Our Team?Competitive payComprehensive health, dental, vision, and Telehealth benefitsPaid time off plus 9 paid holidaysRetirement plan optionsTuition reimbursement and free CEUsClinical supervision and professional developmentWellness and Employee Assistance ProgramsMileage reimbursement for work-related travelPublic Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employerEssential Functions:Analyzes client/ guardian situations and compiles and interprets data to complete a comprehensive assessment of psych-social needs for the client/ guardian.Performs face to face contacts and needed consultations with other Service Providers/ Professionals who are involved with the overall treatment plan of the client. Contacts and consultations are performed during work hours set by supervisor based upon client need.Through analysis of the data, client/ guardian contacts and consultations the case manager determines if all identified treatment needs are being addressed, identifies unmet needs, and provides intervention on behalf of the client/ guardian.Facilitates team meetings in which treatment plans/ service plans are developed, modified, and reviewed. Development of plans will be based on the client’s self-assessment and will be person-centered.Advocates for the client/ families interest concerning services, funding sources, treatment/ program alternatives, community resource activities, and life choices. Promotes the protection of client/ guardian rights and ensures due process in the event of violations/ restrictions of rights. Educates, promotes, and encourages clients in area of self-advocacy whenever possible.Completes monthly summaries/per contact notes for each participant. Information is based on the review and analysis of all services related directly to a participants goals/outcomes.Identifies and seeks appropriate resources for resolution during a crisis. Assists individual/ family to access resources to attempt to prevent future crisis.Provides on-call services to assess, evaluate and direct participant/family or staff to ensure health, safety and welfare.Trains direct support staff to provide needed individualized supports for each client at various service sitesFosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programsOther duties as assignedEducation and Experience:BS/BA degree in Psychology, Sociology or Social Work or other Human Services degree approved by DDID.One (1) year experience in working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.Knowledge and Skills:Valid driver’s license and the ability to provide safe and reliable transportation.Good oral and written communication skills.Physical ability to do light lifting.All Case Managers are required to complete and pass the Safe Crisis Management 2-day class prior to independent functioning. The SCM training must be re-certified annually.Complete Case Management Training (conducted by DDID or ABIB), CDS modules, CPR/First Aid, and Medication Administration/seizure training before beginning independent functioning as a Case Manager.A no-capped caseload will be assigned based upon client needs.-SCM: Yes -Valid Driver’s License: Yes -CPR/ First Aid: Yes