Case Manager - Intermediate Care Facility

Lambs Farm•Libertyville, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm. At Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities, person-centered support, and a vibrant community where people can grow. For more than six decades, our residential, vocational, recreational, and community-based programs have helped participants build independence, pursue their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives. Our Residential team plays a critical role in supporting participants' health, safety, independence, and quality of life. Through individualized planning, advocacy, coordinated services, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration, our Case Managers help ensure each participant's needs, preferences, rights, and personal goals remain at the center of their care. Do you have a passion for advocacy, person-centered planning, and helping individuals achieve meaningful outcomes? Lambs Farm may be the place for you. Summary: We are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Case Manager to coordinate and monitor services and supports for individuals residing in our Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID). Reporting to the Case Management Supervisor, you will serve as an advocate and key member of the interdisciplinary team, facilitating person-centered planning, developing and monitoring Individual Program Plans and Behavior Support Plans, coordinating services, monitoring participant progress, and ensuring compliance with applicable ICF/IID regulations and organizational standards. This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting participant health, safety, independence, community involvement, and overall quality of life.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, healthcare, or a related field
Minimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) certification or ability to complete certification within six months of hire
Willingness to complete ongoing training required to maintain QIDP qualifications
Valid driver's license with a clean driving record
Ability to complete CPR, First Aid, and organizational crisis intervention training
Ability to complete the Direct Support Professional training program within the first year of employment
Knowledge of applicable state and federal requirements, including DHS, IDPH, HIPAA, and Medicaid regulations
Strong written and verbal communication skills in English
Strong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skills
Ability to effectively coordinate with participants, families, guardians, healthcare providers, staff, and external service partners
Sound judgment and problem-solving skills when responding to changing participant needs and crisis situations
Strong advocacy skills with a commitment to participant rights, dignity, choice, and independence
Ability to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary team
Computer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, email, and digital communication platforms
Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and timely documentation
Cultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgrounds
Ability to maintain confidentiality and professional standards in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirements
Ability to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods throughout the workday
Ability to lift, carry, or move mobility aids and support equipment weighing up to 50 pounds
Ability to provide direct physical assistance with activities of daily living, including medication administration or medication passes, toileting, bathing or showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and other personal care needs
Ability to bend, reach, lift, and physically support individuals with varying levels of assistance needs
Ability to drive personal or organizational vehicles for participant transportation and community activities
Flexibility to provide occasional evening, weekend, or holiday coverage based on participant needs and emergency situations

Nice To Haves

Previous experience working in an ICF/IID setting strongly preferred
Comprehensive knowledge of ICF/IID regulations, standards, documentation requirements, and person-centered practices preferred

Responsibilities

Meet regularly with participants to understand their needs, preferences, strengths, goals, and desired outcomes
Advocate for services and supports that promote participant independence, choice, dignity, health, safety, and quality of life
Develop, implement, review, and update Individual Program Plans (IPPs) in accordance with ICF/IID requirements
Ensure services and supports are person-centered and responsive to changing participant needs
Coordinate and monitor medical, behavioral, residential, vocational, recreational, community-based, and other services identified through each participant's plan
Facilitate and lead annual IPP and interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring participation from the participant, guardian or family, and appropriate team members
Document recommendations, decisions, action items, and required follow-up from interdisciplinary meetings
Monitor participant progress and changing needs and initiate revisions to services, supports, and plans as appropriate
Complete required monthly progress notes and other regulatory documentation accurately and within established timeframes
Serve as a primary point of contact for participants, families, guardians, internal staff, and outside service providers
Respond appropriately to emergency and behavioral situations
Track and report behavioral incidents in accordance with state and organizational requirements
Develop, write, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary team
Accompany participants to medical appointments, counseling sessions, community activities, and other services when needed
Train direct care staff on participant goals, support plans, and required daily documentation
Collaborate with nursing staff, therapists, residential teams, and other professionals to coordinate ongoing care
Maintain a caseload of approximately 16 participants with varying ages, needs, and levels of support
Support participants in engaging meaningfully in campus and community activities based on their interests, preferences, and individual needs
Assist participants with money management and understanding insurance benefits as appropriate
Support activities that help participants develop independence and stronger connections to their community
Help ensure participants can safely access buildings, programs, and community activities based on their physical needs
Balance participant choice and independence with assessed risk, health, safety, and regulatory requirements
Maintain accurate, confidential records and comply with all applicable privacy requirements
Travel locally, approximately 10%, for community activities, appointments, and participant support needs