Case Manager-Day Habilitation

Living Resources Corp•Town of Guilderland, NY

About The Position

Living Resources is a non-profit agency dedicated to empowering individuals with disabilities or other life-altering conditions to live with dignity, independence, and purpose. The agency works in partnership with families, providing support and services. Employees support individuals in thriving and leading active, full lives. The Case Manager-Day Habilitation is based out of the Albany office and provides services in counties as needed. Travel to Rensselaer, Schenectady, Saratoga, and Warren counties is required when needed. The role is responsible for developing and reviewing Day Habilitation Plans and outcomes at the Day Community Opportunities Program, ensuring outcomes are carried out according to each plan, and advocating for enrolled individuals.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in human services.
One year of experience providing services to persons with developmental disabilities.
Good writing, typing, and interpersonal communication skills.
Valid New York State driver’s license and reliable transportation.

Responsibilities

Develop and write a Day Habilitation Plan for each participant.
Rewrite Day Habilitation Plans to reflect changes.
Coordinate and review the participant’s plan with the family, Service Coordinator, and participant semi-annually to discuss progress or regression and overall performance within Day Habilitation.
Communicate with the participant and/or provider to ensure the Day Habilitation plan of service meets the participant’s needs and desires; provide guidance or direct intervention when it does not.
Ensure outcomes are carried out according to the Day Habilitation Plan.
Act as an advocate for individuals enrolled in the program.