Care Manager - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina•Lenoir, NC

3d•$35,984 - $62,971•Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of the Care Manager is to ensure that the individuals served are provided a comprehensive array of training, services, and supports that enables them to achieve maximum independence in self-care and activities of daily living; including gaining and maintaining significant relationships, self-management and ensuring the protection of their rights. Responsible for documentation including program reviews, development of and revision to life plans, auditing and annual training of staff within the home.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a human services or related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and one year of experience providing and/or developing person-centered care plans for individuals with intellectual disabilities/co-occurring disorders; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Current knowledge of the standards, regulations and licensure requirements is also required.
Demonstrated ability to establish and conduct effective working relationships is essential.
Ability to coordinate the activities of a group of professionals of varied disciplines.
Ability to provide leadership in the development, implementation and evaluation of treatment plans.
Ability to develop cooperative working relationships with a variety of persons providing services to the individuals is required.

Nice To Haves

Thorough knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of developmental disabilities and the population served to include evaluations and development of comprehensive life plans.
Skill in auditing records and programming activities.
Excellent communication skills to effectively work with people.
Ability to recognize and resolve problems.

Responsibilities

Ensure that individuals served are provided a comprehensive array of training, services, and supports that enables them to achieve maximum independence in self-care and activities of daily living.
Ensure individuals gain and maintain significant relationships, self-management, and protection of their rights.
Responsible for documentation including program reviews, development of and revision to life plans, auditing and annual training of staff within the home.