CASE MANAGER, ID / DD - NELSON (FULL-TIME)

Req# 66100093

GENERAL STATEMENT OF RESPONSIBILITIES :

This is a FLSA non-exempt position. The Case Manger has the responsibility for providing case management services to individuals of all ages with a primary diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability. This includes assessing service needs; developing plans for access to services; acting as liaison with client, families, programs, and service providers; ongoing monitoring of client service needs; advocating; and consulting / educating clients, families and community.

QUALIFICATIONS :

A bachelor's Degree in the Human Services field is required.

At least 1 year's experience in the human services field or combination of education and experience that is the equivalent is required; experience in developmental disabilities work and education.

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver's License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided.

In addition, the incumbent needs to possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities :

Knowledge of :

1. Services and systems available in the community including primary health care, support services, eligibility criteria and intake processes and generic community resources.

2. The nature of serious mental illness, intellectual disability and / or substance abuse depending on the population served, including clinical and developmental issues.

3. Treatment modalities and intervention techniques, such as behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning and service coordination.

4. Different types of assessments and their uses in service planning.

5. Consumers' rights.

6. Local community resources and service delivery systems, including support services (e.g., housing, financial, social welfare, dental, educational, transportation, communications, recreation, vocational, legal / advocacy), eligibility criteria and intake processes, termination criteria and procedures, and generic community resources (e.g., churches, clubs, self-help groups).

7. Types of intellectual / developmental disability programs and services.

8. Effective oral, written and interpersonal communication principles and techniques.

9. General principles of record documentation.

10. The service planning process and major components of an individualized service plan.

11. ID Waiver specific documentation (e.g. SIS, WAMS, etc.).

Skills in : 1. Interviewing.

2. Organizing.

3. Negotiating with consumers and service providers.

4. Observing, recording and reporting on an individual's functioning.

5. Identifying and documenting a consumer's needs for resources, services and other supports.

6. Using information from assessments, evaluations, observation and interviews to develop service plans.

7. Identifying services within community and established service system to meet the individual's needs.

8. Promoting goal attainment.

9. Coordinating the provision of services by diverse public and private providers.

10. Identifying community resources and organizations and coordinating resources and activities.

11. Using assessment tools (e.g., UAI).

12. ID Waiver and DOJ related documentation.

Abilities to :

1. Be persistent and remain objective.

2. Work as a team member, maintaining effective inter- and intra-agency working relationships.

3. Demonstrate a positive regard for consumers and their families (e.g., treating consumers as individuals, allowing risk-taking, avoiding stereotyping individuals with an intellectual or developmental disability, respecting consumers' and families' privacy, and believing consumers are valuable members of society).

4. Work independently performing position duties under general supervision.

5. Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing.

6. Establish and maintain ongoing supportive relationships.

7. Maintain timely documentation.

POSITION LOCATION : Nelson Counseling Center

71 Tanbark Plaza

Lovingston, VA 22949

GRADE : 9

SCHEDULE : Monday through Friday, 8 : 30 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m.

Location : NELSON COUNTY CLINIC

Details : Job Description