Waiver Care Manager

RiverValley Behavioral Health; Owensboro (KY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Health, dental, vision, and Telehealth

Paid time off and holidays

Retirement plan options

Tuition reimbursement and CEUs

Clinical supervision and development

Wellness and Employee Assistance

Mileage reimbursement

PSLF eligible employer

Job summary

RiverValley Behavioral Health is seeking a Waiver Care Manager to coordinate, communicate, and collaborate on behalf of clients and guardians, aiming to maximize outcomes and ensure service delivery across sites.

You will perform assessments, coordinate with service providers, facilitate treatment plans, and advocate for clients\' rights while supporting crisis resources and staff training. Join a team that values professional development and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• BS/BA degree required in psychology, sociology, social work, or DDID-approved human services degree.
• Minimum of 1 year experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
• Valid driver's license required.
• Must complete Safe Crisis Management training prior to independent functioning, with annual re-certification.
• Must complete Case Management Training, CDS modules, CPR/First Aid, and Medication administration/seizure training before independent functioning.

Responsibilities

• Analyses client/guardian situations and compiles data for comprehensive psychosocial assessments.
• Performs face-to-face contacts and consultations with other professionals involved in the treatment plan.
• Determines if all identified treatment needs are being addressed and identifies unmet needs.
• Facilitates team meetings to develop, modify, and review treatment plans based on client self-assessment.
• Advocates for client/family interests regarding services, funding, and community resources.
• Completes monthly summaries and contact notes related to participants' goals and outcomes.
• Identifies resources during crises and assists families to access supports to prevent future crises.
• Provides on-call services to assess and direct participants/families for health, safety, and welfare.
• Trains direct support staff to provide individualized supports across service sites.
• Fosters collaboration among leadership and management teams.

Skills

Driver's license

Communication skills

Physical lifting ability

Safe Crisis Management training

Case management training

CPR/First Aid training

Medication administration training

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 pay
• Comprehensive health, dental, vision, and Telehealth benefits
• Paid time off plus 9 paid holidays
• Retirement plan options
• Tuition reimbursement and free CEUs
• Clinical supervision and professional development
• Wellness and Employee Assistance Programs
• Mileage reimbursement for work-related travel
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer

Essential 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 clients 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 sites
• Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

Education 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 drivers 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 Drivers License: Yes -CPR/ First Aid: Yes