CASE MANAGER-FULL TIME

Athelas Institute, Inc.•Woodlawn, MD

6h•Onsite

About The Position

The Case Manager provides essential case management services to individuals receiving day or employment services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and/or Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS). This role involves coordinating with community resources, public benefits, and natural supports to meet the assessed needs of the individuals supported. The Case Manager assists individuals in becoming eligible for public benefits and other resources, while meticulously maintaining files and records. A key aspect of the role is coordinating and facilitating Person-Centered Planning meetings, ensuring adherence to all required timelines and tracking the Person-Centered Plan (PCP) through its approval process. The Case Manager also prepares comprehensive social service summaries and reviews medical assessments, acting as an advocate for the individuals supported and intervening in crisis situations. Additionally, the role includes coordinating transportation, attending various meetings, utilizing agency electronic systems, and ensuring proper communication through email. This is a full-time position requiring onsite presence.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in psychology, sociology, social work, human services, or other related field
2+ years experience with individuals with disabilities preferred.
Associates Degree will be considered with substantial professional experience.
Must have reliable transportation.
Person must be able to walk, stand, and sit for up to 8 hours.
Person must have the ability to lift up to 50 lbs. or more based on assigned supported person (using health and safety lifting/ turning techniques or assistive devices).
Person must be able to successfully demonstrate all Mandt Systems training physical interventions and techniques, to include assisting supported person to standing, providing assistance with ambulation, physical releases, and physical restraints.

Nice To Haves

Preferred DOA core competencies
Mandt Systems Training
CPR/ First Aid
MTTP
Experience working with people with !DD/DD preferred but not required.
Knowledge of ODA and public benefit systems preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

Provides case management services to individuals receiving day or employment services through the Developmental Disabilities Administration (DDA) and/or Division of Rehabilitation Services (DORS).
Coordinates with community resources, public benefits and natural supports based on the assessed needs of the people we support.
Assists individuals in becoming eligible for public benefits and other resources.
Maintains files and records for the people we support. Request needed records from families, agencies, and other professionals.
Coordinates and facilitates Person Centered Planning meetings with the Coordinators of Commtmity Services.
Adheres to all required timelines for the Person-Centered Plan (PCP), including coordination with other internal agency staff.
Tracks the PCP through the approval process and communicates status changes to families and agency staff.
Prepares thorough social service summaries, a review of all needed medical assessments and other necessary paperwork in conjunction with the PCP and in accordance with DDA regulations.
Participates in program activities daily.
Assists families, staff and other team members in understanding the changing needs of the individual. Acts as an advocate for the people we support and safeguards their legal rights.
Intervenes in daily crisis situations to assist individual in working through time limited problems, as well as ensuring the most appropriate services are received.
Assists with the coordination of transportation for the individual, including completing transmittal forms and notifying caregivers regarding transportation delays when needed.
Provides occasional transportation to meetings and medical facilities for individuals we support. Must have reliable transportation.
Attends regular meetings, including staff meetings, Person Centered Planning meetings and interdepartmental meetings as required.
Staff will be required to utilize agency electronic systems for communication, progress notes, incident report filing, etc.
Notifies caregivers of incidents in accordance with the Policy on Reportable Incidents and Investigations (PORII).
Completes all State and agency required documentation in accordance applicable policies, regulations and procedures.
Check, and respond to emails daily to maintain proper communication
Other duties may be assigned by the supervisor of Day services