Case Manager-Day Program

Beacon Specialized LivingAllentown, PA, United States

1 day ago

Job type

Full-time

Job description

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Human Services or a related human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities or
Associate's degree from an accredited college or university and four years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities;
Must be at least 21 years old;
Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License with acceptable driving record as determined by Motor Vehicle Report and insurance guidelines.

Essential Functions

Responsible for the overall coordination of care, along with some responsibility for the overall and long term elements of the program;

Develops Individual Service Plans with client, family, funding agency representative, and members of treatment team;

Facilitation of Individual Service Plan / Individual Treatment Plan meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, in cooperation with the Funding agency representative; and meets deadlines for completion of necessary documentation including but not limited to progress / status summaries, progress notes, and monthly / quarterly updates.

Designated as contact for monitoring visits.

Serves as a primary contact for families, agencies, and other professionals involved in clients' care;

Maintains regular contact with client;

Coordinates services among providers to ensure continuity of care;

Attends professional meetings as needed to represent the client and Keystone Community Resources;

Schedules, attends, and transports clients to appointments including medical, counseling, court, supervised visitation, psychiatric appointments etc.;

Advocates for the safety and welfare of clients;

Coordinates admission and discharge process with Program Coordinator and Residential Manager;

Communicates regularly with Residential Manager to ensure implementation of treatment goals in the residence; regularly updates Manager on any changes;

Practices safe and sound crisis prevention and intervention strategies by promoting and teaching the use of preventative strategies, therapeutic activities and recreation, and early intervention techniques;

Provides necessary coverage in homes, in emergency situations, to ensure safety and welfare of clients;

Assume on-call coverage as assigned;

Participates in required in-service training for continuing professional development;

Responsible for the overall maintenance and quality of the clients' residential file.

Work Environment

Office environment combined with Program environment, which includes community and recreational activities;

May experience exposure to body fluids and the need to provide personal, private care to individuals;

Varied shift hours will be required;

Driving up to 2 hours or more for court / family meetings

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Case Program • Allentown, PA, United States