Individual Supports Case Manager

Title: Individual Supports Case Manager

Reports Directly To: Director of Individual Supports

Hours: Part Time or Full Time

Department: Individual Supports – Individual Supports Case managers are assigned various individuals served through the individual support program and caseloads may change depending on allocated hours and the needs of the individuals. There is direct care involved in some of these cases.

Responsibilities of Job Function:

· Meet on regular basis with individuals and families in need of support

- Assist individuals with any ADL's they may need help with.

· Ensure that the human, civil and legal rights of all individuals are protected. Follow DPPC and mandated reporting guidelines. Teach and promote dignity, respect, making informed decisions and reasonable risk with individuals

· Assess the individual's needs and create a plan of service with input from the individual, family/guardian and DDS Service Coordinator

· Assist all individuals served in accessing community resources by transporting individuals served in staff’s own vehicle to including but not limited to community resources, outings, medical appointments, etc.

· Assist the individual with all medical/dental appointments as requested by the individual. Document all medical/dental appointments on the appropriate paperwork.

· Have knowledge of and be competent in implementing all special protocols, positive behavior supports, and/or therapy plans for all individuals served

· Complete all ISP paperwork in a timely fashion with the ISP coordinator and participate in the ISP meeting

· Maintain and monitor a complete accurate record of information on the individual that will be kept at administrative office

· Document and maintain monthly notes on the individual's progress on goals, medical issues/appointments and medication changes

· Assist individual in obtaining and using PCA services if needed

· Assist in obtaining emergency support for the individual in the case of a crisis. Implement emergency plan procedures to maintain safety and supports for individuals served when necessary

· Assist and teach individual with implementing financial management plan.

· Advocate for the individual, if necessary on community issues.

· Meets regularly with Program Director for supervision

· Attend monthly case managers' meeting

· Train individuals served in their human rights and insure that those rights are observed at all times.

· Other duties as assigned by management

Required Qualifications:

· Commitment to providing supports/advocacy to individuals who are challenged by a disability and/or age

· Respect for family/guardian input

· Creative planning skills

· Understanding of human rights

· Understanding of personal care assistance

· Flexibility regarding schedule

· Knowledge of community resources

· Experience in working with developmentally disabled

· Associate Degree preferred

· Valid Driver’s License and reliable insured vehicle for transportation to and from appointments with individuals served. Must be able to transport individual safely in own personal vehicle

Training:

· Certification in CPR/First Aid prior to working any shifts

· Certification in MAP is suggested

· 20 hours of training (both live and online) annually as assigned by supervisor

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

· Ability to provide direct care in activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, eating, toileting and continence, transferring and mobility)

· Ability to lift 20 pounds

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $19.00 - $22.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Health savings account

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Weekends as needed

Application Question(s):

• Are you available to work weekends?

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• DSP: 1 year (Preferred)
• Case management: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Shift availability:

• Day Shift (Preferred)
• Night Shift (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $19 - $22