Case Manager - Developmental Disabilities

Horizon Behavioral Heal • Lynchburg, VA

7d • $38,308 - $55,548 • Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager serves as a support coordinator for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities. The role ensures that services are planned in an individualized, person-centered manner and may include assisting individuals and their family members in accessing services responsive to the individual's needs.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in an applicable human services field.
• At least one year of directly related work experience providing case management to individuals with developmental disabilities; an equivalent combination of education and experience demonstrating the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.
• Knowledge of community services, systems, programs, eligibility criteria, and intake processes, including health care, support services, community resources, and mental health, developmental disability, and substance abuse treatment programs.
• Knowledge of developmental and intellectual disabilities, serious mental illness, substance use disorders, and/or co-occurring disorders, including relevant clinical and developmental issues.
• Knowledge of assessment types and their uses in service planning, including functional assessments such as VIDES.
• Knowledge of treatment modalities and intervention techniques, including behavior management, independent living skills training, supportive counseling, family education, crisis intervention, discharge planning, and service coordination.
• Knowledge of local developmental, mental health, and substance use services; service planning processes and plan components; and medication use in care or treatment.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state laws, state regulations, and local ordinances.
• Ability to work as a team member and independently under general supervision.
• Ability to complete the DBHDS core competency-based curriculum within 30 days of hire.
• Ability to participate in and successfully pass behavioral intervention training, including verbal de-escalation and physical skills techniques.
• Willingness and availability to work modified schedules, including weekends and holidays, as required.
• Ability to drive and possession of a valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Regular attendance and travel to a variety of Horizon sites may be required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support individualized, person-centered service planning for individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities.
• Assist individuals and family members in accessing services responsive to individual needs.
• Identify and document individuals' needs for resources, services, and other supports.
• Use assessment, evaluation, observation, and interview information to develop individual service plans.
• Identify community and service-system resources and document how services, resources, and natural supports can help achieve personal habilitative, rehabilitative, and life goals.
• Coordinate services provided by public and private providers.
• Engage and sustain ongoing relationships with individuals receiving services.
• Work collaboratively with team members and maintain effective inter- and intra-agency relationships.
• Participate in behavioral intervention training and use verbal de-escalation and physical techniques with consumers as needed.
• Travel to Horizon worksites and other locations to transport clients or provide services, and attend trainings and meetings.

Benefits

• Participation in the Virginia Retirement System (VRS).
• Life, health, dental, and vision insurance options.
• Generous annual leave, separate sick leave, and paid holidays.
• Annual wellness programs.
• Clinical student loan repayment eligibility at NHSC/HRSA-approved sites.
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Behavioral Health State Loan Repayment (BHLRP) programs.
• Discounts at some local universities for continuing education.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level