Brain Injury Case Coordinator
About The Position
The Brain Injury Case Coordinator works for the Maine Department of Health and Human Services’ Office of Aging and Disability Services in Augusta. The position coordinates supports for people seeking services through the Brain Injury Waiver and explains the application process and eligibility criteria. The coordinator helps with referrals, intake, and eligibility; develops preliminary person-centered care plans with members or guardians; and works with Brain Injury providers to coordinate and negotiate services needed to implement care plans. The workload also includes helping applicants complete applications, processing and documenting application status, and participating in teleconferences about members placed out of state while documenting their treatment progress. This is a full-time position with partial telework available with management approval. Some statewide travel is required. The position is not currently eligible for visa sponsorship or STEM OPT extensions.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Social Work or Social Welfare; or a bachelor’s degree in a related social service, social welfare, or social work area that includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work.
- Must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) from the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
- Valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator’s License.
- Applicants must submit a copy of their transcripts with their application materials.
Nice To Haves
- At least 1 year of experience working with adults with brain injuries.
- At least 1 year of case management experience.
Responsibilities
- Coordinate supports for individuals seeking services and explain the Brain Injury Waiver application process and eligibility criteria.
- Assist individuals with referrals, intake, and Brain Injury Waiver eligibility.
- Develop preliminary care plans with members or guardians using person-centered planning.
- Coordinate and negotiate with Brain Injury providers to arrange services needed to implement care plans.
- Help applicants complete the Brain Injury Waiver application.
- Process, log, and document the status of Brain Injury Waiver applications.
- Participate in teleconferences concerning members placed out of state and document their treatment progress.
Benefits
- 13 paid holidays and at least 3 weeks of annual vacation leave, with accrual increasing with years of service.
- Personal leave for overtime-exempt employees.
- 12 days of sick leave per year.
- State-paid employee-only health insurance premiums, covering 85%–95% depending on salary.
- A 5% employee-only health insurance premium credit for eligible participation.
- State-paid employee-only dental insurance premiums.
- State contribution equivalent to 14.06% of employee pay toward MainePERS retirement.
- Gym membership reimbursement of up to $40 per month.
- Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
- Eligibility for Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness.
- Employee assistance program through the Living Resources Program.
- Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for employees welcoming a child, including non-birthing and adoptive parents.
- Voluntary deferred compensation through a MaineSaves 457(b) account.
- Additional wellness benefits.
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Job Type
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