DDP Targeted Case Manager (14107)

State of Montana • Helena, MT

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About The Position

The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division. The Developmental Disabilities Program procures and supports community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and/or their families. The DDP Targeted Case Manager is responsible for a comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessment of individual needs, the development of and periodic revision of the plan of care, referral and related activities to help the member obtain needed services, and monitoring and follow-up activities. The Case Manager is responsible to ensure the quality of the plan of care. Why Join DPHHS Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents. The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

Requirements

• Above average ability to follow written and verbal directions
• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
• Above average ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex problems/dilemmas.
• Ability to facilitate, negotiate and mediate problems as well as promote team consensus.
• Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college.
• Minimum of two years of experience in human services, with at least one year of experience in the field of developmental disabilities (DD).
• If lacking one year of experience in field of DD, must complete at least 40 hours of training in service delivery to persons with DD under a training plan reviewed by the Department within no more than three months of hire or designation as a case manager.

Responsibilities

• responsible for a comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessment of individual needs
• development of and periodic revision of the plan of care
• referral and related activities to help the member obtain needed services
• monitoring and follow-up activities
• ensure the quality of the plan of care

Benefits

• healthcare coverage
• retirement plans
• paid vacation
• sick leave
• holidays
• work/life balance
• eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program

What This Job Offers

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