Case Manager/Resource Coordinator - Chapin, SC

Care Lync•Chapin, SC

4d•$55,000

About The Position

Care Lync is a social services agency providing Support Coordination, Service Coordination, and Case Management to adults with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder who participate in the Department of Human Services Medicaid Waiver Program. Support Coordinators help people navigate, understand, and secure services that support independent living in their homes and communities. The Support Coordinator / Service Coordinator / Case Manager provides case management for clients assigned to a consolidated care team. The position develops individualized care management plans, coordinates and brokers services, and monitors and evaluates clinical outcomes to help ensure services are professional, comprehensive, and cost-effective. The role also develops and implements Individual Support Plans (ISPs), and helps participants identify and communicate their requests and needs for housing, medical, social, vocational, and other community services.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts degree in related coursework.
At least 3 years of related experience providing case management to individuals with intellectual disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or physical disabilities.
Experience with Microsoft Office and state-maintained databases.
Maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications.
Maintain CPR/First Aid certification and current state-related clearances.
Successfully complete and maintain training courses as required or amended by program regulations.
Valid driver’s license, personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability, and current vehicle registration; copies must be kept on file with Care Lync.
Immediately inform a supervisor of any change in auto insurance agency or policy, automobile registration, or driver’s license status.

Responsibilities

Complete assessments to identify each participant’s needs and preferences for service delivery.
Develop a Person-Centered Service Plan for each participant and modify it at least annually or following a significant medical or social change.
Provide information that enables participants to make fully informed choices about providers.
Ensure that a participant’s Behavioral Support Plan and Crisis Plan, when applicable, are consistent with the ISP.
Immediately report incidents of participant abuse, neglect, or exploitation to a supervisor or director.
Coordinate with other people and entities involved in participants’ physical or behavioral care, including other care coordinators, to support seamless coordination of physical, behavioral, and support services.
Research and develop alternative solutions to participants’ needs.
Maintain confidentiality of sensitive information and the private health information of individuals served.
Attend required trainings and recertification classes.
Confer regularly with supervisors and directors regarding participants’ needs, abilities, learning levels, and physical limitations.
Travel to participants as needed; the posting states this involves 50% travel.