CASE MANAGER 3

Arizona Department of Administration•Peoria, IL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

DES SERVES MORE THAN 3 MILLION ARIZONANS. OUR MISSION IS TO STRENGTHEN INDIVIDUALS, FAMILIES, AND COMMUNITIES FOR A BETTER QUALITY OF LIFE. DES IS LOOKING FOR INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE COMMITTED TO SERVICE, COMMUNITY, AND TEAMWORK. DES, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Case Manager 3. DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community. Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted 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, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements
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