Disability Care Case Manager

NorthKey Community Care•Covington, KY

1d•$37,648•Onsite

About The Position

NorthKey Community Care is seeking full-time Disability Care Case Manage r to work with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). The program provides services to adults with disabilities, assisting them with becoming more independent and involved in their community. This will be on site Monday through Friday 8:30 am to 5 pm at our Covington location. PERKS & PAY Salary: $37,648. Up to 12% annual contingency bonus Flexible schedule opportunities Generous plan for paid time off (PTO) (Up to 16 days first year) 10 Paid Holidays Individual and family insurance coverage: Various medical, vision, and dental plans to choose from HSA Employer match up to $1000, depending on plan 401(k) with employer match Professional Development Potential eligibility for Student Loan Forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or related field; OR Bachelor’s degree in any field not closely related to human services PLUS one year of human services related experience; OR associate's degree in a behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field PLUS two years of human services related experience.
Relevant knowledge, training, and experience in the behavioral health field.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
A valid driver's license and the ability to operate a motor vehicle.

Responsibilities

Engage clients in a structured, collaborative relationship that empowers them to gain necessary skills in a variety of areas related to recovery and self-management of their mental health, substance abuse, or developmental disability.
Promote environmental and psycho-social health and maximize independence to improve and maintain lifelong wellbeing and functional status.
Provide evidence-based care concerning complex cases of vulnerable individuals with a serious mental illness, serious emotional disturbance, chronic substance addiction, or developmental and/or intellectual disability.
Effectively address the functional challenges of individuals served.
Identify and address risks and current or potential gaps in care to prevent unnecessary deterioration that could result in hospitalizations, emergency room visits, or loss of independence in vocational, academic, and/or social functioning.
Complete requests for prior authorizations as indicated to provide necessary services.
Participate in the development of an individualized interdisciplinary plan of care for individuals in need are care coordination.
Provide education to clients to promote improved functioning and skills development.
Complete initial and/or annual and other mandatory trainings as assigned, related to care coordination and case management.
Collaborate with other members of the care team involved in the client’s case.
Maintain HIPPA compliance and client confidentiality.
Educate client and or families and significant others on resources to assist with identified needs.
Adhere to organizational policies and procedures regarding documentation, training, and appropriate/timely services to clients.
GF/PASRR- complete PASRR Evaluations as required.
Complete waiver applications in MWMA and process Access and Referral calls
Other duties as assigned.