Brain Injury Case Coordinator

State of Maine • Augusta, ME

5d • $26 - $35 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is seeking a Brain Injury Case Coordinator to be responsible for the coordination of supports for individuals seeking services. This role involves providing an understanding of the Brain Injury Waiver application process and eligibility criteria, assisting individuals with referrals, intake, and eligibility for the Brain Injury Waiver, and developing preliminary care plans with members/guardians using person-centered planning. The Case Coordinator will also work with Brain Injury providers to coordinate and negotiate required services to implement care plans. The workload includes helping applicants complete the Brain Injury Waiver Application, processing, logging, and documenting the status of these applications, and participating in teleconferences for members placed out of state while documenting their progress in treatment. This is a full-time position located in Augusta, Maine, with potential for partial telework upon management approval. The position requires some statewide travel.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelor's Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which 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) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• At least 1 year of experience working with adults with Brain Injuries.
• At least 1 year of case management experience.
• Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

• A relevant Master's degree may qualify for an additional $1.00/hour stipend.

Responsibilities

• Be responsible for the coordination of supports for individuals seeking services, while providing an understanding of the Brain Injury Waiver application process and eligibility criteria.
• Aide individuals with referrals, intake, and eligibility for the Brain Injury Waiver.
• Develop preliminary care plans with member/guardians using person centered planning.
• Work with Brain Injury providers to coordinate and negotiate required services to implement care plans.
• Helping applicants and assisting them in completing the Brain Injury Waiver Application.
• Process, log, and document the status of Brain Injury Waiver Applications.
• Participating in teleconferences for members who are placed out of State while documenting their progress in treatment.

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays
• 12 days of sick leave
• 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually
• Health Insurance Coverage (State pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums)
• Health Insurance Premium Credit (Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%)
• Dental Insurance (State pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums)
• Retirement Plan (Maine Public Employees Retirement System - MainePERS)
• Six weeks of fully paid parental leave for all employees welcoming a child
• Additional unpaid leave may be available under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level