Case Manager - I/DD Services

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority•Adrian, MI

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority (LCMHA), in Adrian, Michigan has an exciting opportunity for a full-time, onsite Case Manager for our adults diagnosed with intellectual and developmental disabilities (I/DD) Services. The starting salary is $53,976. The annualized salary range for this position is $53,976 to $69,810 (each based on a 37-1/2-hour work week); the range is based on the number of years of service with the agency. LCMHA is also a participating / qualifying site for several student debt relief options including the HRSA Loan Repayment Program & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program (Please note that employee eligibility is determined by these programs, and not by LCMHA). About Lenawee Community Mental Health Authority We have been providing services to some of the most vulnerable members of the Lenawee County community for over 40 years. Our agency provides or manages a full array of services to adults and children with mental health issues, emotional disturbances, substance use disorders, and developmental disabilities. Our mission is to create a path to resilience, recovery, wellness, and self-determination. We feel a responsibility to identify needs and work with our community partners to identify solutions. Our priorities are to offer a welcoming environment, integrated care, community benefit, community inclusion, innovation, and improvement. Working for us, you will find an organization that is dedicated to the well-being of the people we serve as well as our community. A career with us is challenging and rewarding. We are an equal opportunity employer and are committed to diversity in our workforce. In addition to rewarding work , our employees enjoy competitive pay , excellent benefits , good work-life balance , and a positive work culture . A Day in the Life of a Case Manager As a Case Manager , you assist individuals with developmental disabilities in navigating systems to better meet their needs. You understand that traditional services often aren't effective for this population and look for opportunities to increase access to additional supports. You find the gaps in support and help bring about improvement as you connect with multiple community partners and systems. Often, by the time you get involved, other systems and supports have given up or are close to it. Your job is to instill hope and reenergize efforts for recovery. You assist consumers in identifying supports, building a team and designing a strength-based plan that focusses on recovery. The plan of service that you prepare is based upon discoveries about strengths and culture, a needs assessment and a crisis and safety support plan. You will assist the support team in developing a plan that is specific to the needs and desires of the consumer, from their perspective. You link and coordinate services and inter-agency resources. You monitor the progress that providers are making toward outcomes and facilitate the development of transition strategies. You will find creating a path to resilience, recovery, wellness, and self-determination for the youth that you work with to be very rewarding!

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a human services field from an accredited program.
Licensed by the State of Michigan to practice in a human services field (if applicable).
Education, training and/or work experience in the behavioral health field with individuals with developmental disabilities.
Basic computer knowledge (such as familiarity with email and internet use).
Experience with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, etc.).
Valid driver's license.
Effective communication skills, both verbally and in writing.
Creative, flexible, and engaging.
Ability to handle confidential information with absolute discretion.
Highly motivated and committed to personal growth.

Responsibilities

Assist individuals with developmental disabilities in navigating systems to better meet their needs.
Increase access to additional supports for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Find gaps in support and help bring about improvement by connecting with multiple community partners and systems.
Instill hope and reenergize efforts for recovery.
Assist consumers in identifying supports, building a team, and designing a strength-based plan that focuses on recovery.
Prepare a plan of service based upon discoveries about strengths and culture, a needs assessment, and a crisis and safety support plan.
Assist the support team in developing a plan that is specific to the needs and desires of the consumer, from their perspective.
Link and coordinate services and inter-agency resources.
Monitor the progress that providers are making toward outcomes.
Facilitate the development of transition strategies.

Benefits

Competitive pay
Excellent benefits
Good work-life balance
Positive work culture
Generous paid leave benefit (accrues on first day, approx. 24-1/2 days in first year, increases with length of service)
Scheduled annual salary increases (starting after one year of employment)
15 paid holidays per year (eligible from first day of employment)
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance (eligible from first day of employment)
Medical insurance opt-out payment (starts first day of employment)
Retirement Benefits (starts first day of employment)
Long-Term Disability and Life Insurance (at no cost, benefits start on 91st day of employment)
Student debt relief options (HRSA Loan Repayment Program & MDHHS Behavioral Health Loan Repayment Program)