Case Manager-Day Program

Beacon Specialized Living•Scranton, PA

About The Position

Case Manager-Day Program Case Manager Status: Non-Exempt Reports to: Case Manager Supervisor or Director Designee “Our mission is to provide people with developmental disabilities diverse opportunities to lead fulfilling lives”

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or a related human services field from an accredited college or university and two years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities or
Associate’s degree from an accredited college or university and four years of work experience working directly with persons with disabilities;
Must be at least 21 years old
Valid Pennsylvania Drivers License with acceptable driving record as determined by Motor Vehicle Report and insurance guidelines.
Ability to read, write and speak the English language in order to perform job duties.
Perform basic Mathematical functions such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division.
Proficiency in Microsoft word, Excel, and Outlook.
Professional writing skills.
Must be able to lift and transfer 50 pounds using proper body mechanics
Must be able to climb and descend 20 stairs carrying 10 pounds
Must be able to bend to retrieve an object at floor level 6-12 times hourly
Must be able to crouch at the knees 6-12 times hourly
Must be able to kneel on both knees
Must be able to drive for a period of one hour 3-6 times daily
Must be able to stand for a period of one hour 6-12 times daily
Must be able to sit for a period of one hour 6-12 times daily
Must be able to push/pull 10 pounds
Must be able to grasp an object with at least one hand
Must have at least 20/40 combined vision with or without corrective lenses
Must be able to hear a normal spoken voice with or without hearing assistance

Responsibilities

Responsible for the overall coordination of care, along with some responsibility for the overall and long term elements of the program
Develops Individual Service Plans with client, family, funding agency representative, and members of treatment team
Facilitation of Individual Service Plan/Individual Treatment Plan meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings, in cooperation with the Funding agency representative; and meets deadlines for completion of necessary documentation including but not limited to progress/status summaries, progress notes, and monthly/quarterly updates.
Designated as contact for monitoring visits.
Serves as a primary contact for families, agencies, and other professionals involved in clients’ care
Maintains regular contact with client
Coordinates services among providers to ensure continuity of care
Attends professional meetings as needed to represent the client and Keystone Community Resources
Schedules, attends, and transports clients to appointments including medical, counseling, court, supervised visitation, psychiatric appointments etc.
Advocates for the safety and welfare of clients
Coordinates admission and discharge process with Program Coordinator and Residential Manager
Communicates regularly with Residential Manager to ensure implementation of treatment goals in the residence; regularly updates Manager on any changes
Practices safe and sound crisis prevention and intervention strategies by promoting and teaching the use of preventative strategies, therapeutic activities and recreation, and early intervention techniques
Provides necessary coverage in homes, in emergency situations, to ensure safety and welfare of clients
Assume on-call coverage as assigned
Participates in required in-service training for continuing professional development
Responsible for the overall maintenance and quality of the clients’ residential file.
Perform documentation with accuracy, legibly and in a timely manner consistent with high professional, ethical standards.
Follow written and/or verbal instructions.
Manage multiple tasks.
Complete other duties as assigned.