Crisis Case Manager

State of Maine • Caribou, ME

33d • $26 - $35

About The Position

As a Crisis Case Manager for the Office of Aging and Disability Services, you will: Perform professional social work and case management for eligible adults with developmental disabilities and autism. Coordinate the provision of services including housing, employment, direct supports, and the promotion of community inclusion. Participate in care planning which includes plan writing and extensive documentation. Provide case management activities for adults under guardianship/conservatorship including medical, psychiatric, placement, and financial decision-making. Your workload will include: Advocating for and coordinating provision of services including reviewing, analyzing, and documenting person-centered plans, care plans and behavior plans. Visiting clients regularly for ongoing assessment of needs and safety including assessing living arrangements and support systems. Maintaining accurate case records of assessments, activities, and plans; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos. Discussing and documenting progress with the individual and the treatment team. Evaluating impact of services and exercising discretion in decision making in order to determine the continued need for, modification or in some cases, termination of services. Monitoring community based Medicaid Waiver programs and documenting progress and outcomes. Participating in crisis resolution using crisis intervention techniques and skills. Collaborating with Adult Protective Services and Crisis Prevention/Intervention Services when necessary to stabilize and secure emergency needs.

Requirements

• A Bachelors Degree from an accredited educational institution in Social Work/Social Welfare; OR a Bachelors Degree in a related social service/social welfare/social work area which includes at least 12 courses in behavioral science, social science, or social work; AND must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure as a Licensed Social Worker (LSW) as determined by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure.
• Please submit a copy of your transcripts with your application materials. Applications without transcripts will be deemed incomplete and not processed.
• Applicants must have or be eligible for conditional or full licensure at the Licensed Social Worker (LSW) level as issued by the Maine State Board of Social Worker Licensure. An LSW requires an earned BA/BS in social work/social welfare. An LSW-Conditional requires an earned BA/BS in a field related to social work/social welfare.
• Possession of a valid Class C Maine Motor Vehicle Operator's License.

Nice To Haves

• The background of well-qualified candidates will include at least 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Please describe that experience in your cover letter.

Responsibilities

• Perform professional social work and case management for eligible adults with developmental disabilities and autism.
• Coordinate the provision of services including housing, employment, direct supports, and the promotion of community inclusion.
• Participate in care planning which includes plan writing and extensive documentation.
• Provide case management activities for adults under guardianship/conservatorship including medical, psychiatric, placement, and financial decision-making.
• Advocating for and coordinating provision of services including reviewing, analyzing, and documenting person-centered plans, care plans and behavior plans.
• Visiting clients regularly for ongoing assessment of needs and safety including assessing living arrangements and support systems.
• Maintaining accurate case records of assessments, activities, and plans; writing summaries, reports, letters, and memos.
• Discussing and documenting progress with the individual and the treatment team.
• Evaluating impact of services and exercising discretion in decision making in order to determine the continued need for, modification or in some cases, termination of services.
• Monitoring community based Medicaid Waiver programs and documenting progress and outcomes.
• Participating in crisis resolution using crisis intervention techniques and skills.
• Collaborating with Adult Protective Services and Crisis Prevention/Intervention Services when necessary to stabilize and secure emergency needs.

Benefits

• Work-Life Fit - Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays, 12 days of sick leave, and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
• Health Insurance Coverage - The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($12,845.82 - $15,112.76 annual value), depending on salary. Use this chart to find the premium costs for you and your family, including the percentage of dependent coverage paid by the State.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit - Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%. Visit the Office of Employee Health and Wellness for more information about program requirements.
• Dental Insurance - The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($395.72 annual value).
• Retirement Plan - The State contributes the equivalent of 14.11% of the employee's pay towards the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS).
• Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child-including fathers and adoptive parents-receive six weeks of fully paid parental leave. Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Number of Employees: 1-10 employees