Crisis Case Manager

State of Maine • Portland, ME

1d • $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 support, 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. • You will work as an integral part of the Crisis team. 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

• 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 support, 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.
• Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
• 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 non-birthing 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.
• State employees are eligible for an extensive and highly competitive benefits package, covering many aspects of wellness.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level