Case Manager - Adult Services

Kennedy-Donovan Center • Yarmouth, MA

3d • $20 - $22

About The Position

At KDC we are on a mission to empower and support all people to meet their full potential in a world where every individual and family thrives, no matter the circumstances.
About this role:
KDC seeks an Individual Support Case Manager to facilitate and provide home and community support for individuals with developmental disabilities, utilizing a team-based approach. The Individual Support Case Manager promotes individual growth in the areas of choice and decision-making, community membership, household management skills, relationships, and personal accomplishments. ASL fluency is greatly preferred.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED, required.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal and communication skills
• Experience with and commitment to community-based supports to individuals with developmental disabilities
• Valid driver’s license and reliable vehicle, required.
• Able to meet required competency level in Microsoft Office Software
• Extensive travel required.
• Ability to meet with individuals within their homes.
• Ability to sit for moderate time periods.
• Frequent phone use required.
• Ability to use computer.

Nice To Haves

• ASL fluency is preferred!

Responsibilities

• Provide direct skill training, case management, supportive counseling and crisis intervention as directed by the individual.
• Promote individual choice and self-expression based upon quality service principles.
• Facilitate and coordinate, with the individual, access to needed supports, including generic community services.
• Provide support and assistance to individuals necessary for them to develop and maintain relationships with others.
• Provide transportation as appropriate in response to individual schedules and desired activities and/or appointments.
• Work cooperatively/collaboratively with other community service providers and medical professionals to ensure coordination of supports and services.
• Ensure that individuals are treated with respect and dignity at all times, and maintain confidentiality regarding their records and other information.
• Ensure completion and maintenance of documentation as required by KDC and all applicable funding agencies.
• Perform other job-related responsibilities as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED