CASE MANAGER 3

Arizona Department of Administration•Peoria, IL

5d•$52,000 - $56,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Economic Security (DES) is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join their team as a Case Manager 3 within the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD). DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities and their families with flexible, high-quality, and member-driven services and supports that promote independence and community engagement. Applicants cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, have a principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, or be employed by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Requirements

Knowledge of Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA).
Knowledge of methods, procedures, and techniques used in the development of Individual Support Plans.
Knowledge of Federal and State statutes and agency policies and procedures relating to the care and assistance for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Knowledge of principles and practices of case management.
Skill in oral and written communication.
Skill in initiating, developing, and maintaining member service plans.
Skill in interviewing, counseling, and interacting with members and family members.
Skill in problem identification and resolution.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work independently and within diverse teams.
Ability to lead a team of Case Managers and support staff in the absence of the supervisor.
Ability to drive a vehicle.
Candidate must be an Arizona licensed Registered Nurse in good standing OR possess a Bachelor Degree in Social Work (SW), OR possess a Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, Special Education or Counseling AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR Candidate must have a minimum of two (2) years’ experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI).
For Case Managers who will serve persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and determined to have an SMI the requirement is as follows: One (1) year of case management experience serving elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities, AND Two (2) years of case management experience serving members determined to have an SMI.
A Bachelor’s degree in Human Service, Behavioral Science or related field AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR Associate degree in Human Service, Behavioral Science or related field AND have at least one (1) year experience providing case management services to persons who are elderly and/or persons with physical or developmental disabilities and/or members determined to have a Serious Mental Illness (SMI) OR have at least three (3) years’ experience working with or for individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Arizona Level 1 Clearance Card is required.
Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of the Child Protective Services Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. § 8-804.
Successfully pass background and reference checks; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business.
All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

Responsibilities

Driving a vehicle to conduct on-site visits to members/families’ homes, school and/or program sites to develop relationships and to discuss service needs and supports.
Developing, writing, reviewing, monitoring, and evaluating Individual Support Plan (ISP) in accordance with mandated timelines and documenting individual progress and concerns, and completing appropriate referrals to community agencies.
Researching community for available resources to meet needs identified in ISP and to inform member of resource options.
Facilitating meetings and program visits to assist with member/family choices; completing referrals for assessed/covered services.
Collaborating with community agencies to provide assistance and support to members and families in crisis.
Mentoring and training new and existing team members in the unit.

Benefits

Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
10 paid holidays per year
Paid vacation and sick time
Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child.
Deferred compensation plan
Wellness plans
Tuition Reimbursement
Stipend Opportunities
Infant at Work Program
Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities