Job Type
Full-time
Description
Job Description :
Independence Association is seeking a full-time, energetic case manager to join our dynamic children's case management team. Our case managers play a key role in assisting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to access resources and live full and inclusive lives. They work closely with both the individual and their identified support group. Our case managers provide thorough assessments of strengths and needs, comprehensive planning of services, advocacy, outreach, and resource coordination unique to every person served. If you are looking for a meaningful and satisfying vocation, please come join us!
Clinical supervision is provided for all pursuing a social worker license, along with a reimbursement program for professional testing and licensing fees.
Job Duties :
- Manage a caseload assigned by team leader and / or program manager.
- Enter all notes of service into the agency electronic medical records system within established agency timelines.
- Coordinate, schedule, facilitate and / or lead the members of their team to create the ISP.
- Assist individuals and their families to make choices, achieve personal goals, and promote the individual's inclusion into the community as identified in the ISP.
- Coordinate and facilitate transition and discharge planning.
- Assist and monitor individuals' efforts to secure and maintain needed services and entitlements such as housing, financial benefits, health needs and educational supports.
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (required)Experience of 1 year in human services field (required)Valid driver's license (required)Ability to work independentlyGreat written and oral communication skillsComfort advocating for individuals with various levels of disability in a variety of settingsPhysical Requirements
Ability to drive a vehicle for up to a half an hour commute to the home of family.Ability to type on the computer for up to 4 hours per day with breaks.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.