Life Coach - Independent Living Case Manager

Necco • Louisville, KY

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

Necco has an opportunity for a career as an Independent Living Case Manager/Life Coach. This role will work with the young adult in an effort to successfully transition him/her to adulthood and to be a productive member of society. This role will be working with clients in an office, community, employment, and/or school setting. This position will add value to the company by equipping young adult with the services, supports, and resources needed to achieve independence as an adult.

Requirements

• Minimum of 21 years of age
• Current LSW or LPC or bachelor’s degree in a human services-related field and a minimum of 2 years’ experience working with young adults with emotional or behavioral problems
• Valid Driver’s License
• Limited Liability Auto Insurance Coverage of 100/300/100
• Organizational, and Written/Oral Communications skills
• Must have the skills necessary to navigate and execute several software’s (i.e. Microsoft offices, Databases, Electronic Health Records, Dashboards, etc.)
• Successful completion of all required Criminal Background checks and drug screenings per state and company regulations
• Physical demands of the role: requiring apartment set up; which may require lifting or carrying materials and assembling furniture items e.g., tables, chairs, end tables, etc.
• Ability to lift and carry supplies and/or equipment, up to 50 lbs.
• Ability to adhere to scheduled and unplanned deadlines
• Willingness to travel and attend training
• Successful completion of all required training pertaining to job

Responsibilities

• Participate in the referral matching process for young adults in an independent setting
• Shop for and prepare apartments for intake (this includes obtaining leases, ordering and assembling furniture, shopping for basic apartment necessities, cleaning and making apartments presentable for clients).
• Facilitate and develop each young adult’s Initial Treatment Plan and Comprehensive Treatment Plan
• Facilitate and/or ensure completion of appropriate assessments, i.e. Biopsychosocial, Independent Living, Diagnostic, etc.
• Ensure initial legal documentation is obtained prior to placement or service delivery
• Ensure that appropriate safety plans are developed during intake
• Develop and facilitate each consumer’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Assist the young adult with the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan
• Meet and/or exceed all state and licensure regulations regarding contact with the clients on your caseload
• Serve as liaison between Necco and placement agency and all necessary community resource entities
• Delivers services to clients across multiple environments, including in-home and community-based settings, and is required to transport clients as needed and travel between locations as essential functions of the position
• Complete monthly apartment inspections and enter and follow up with any work orders to ensure completion
• Participate in service meetings which may include community support representatives, state worker, outpatient clinician, school system, and other invested parties
• Establish relationships with school and education personnel to ensure the young adult is meeting education goals/requirements
• Provide ongoing training and support to young adults as it relates to independence
• Monitor and review documentation to ensure that it meets all state, licensure, and accreditation requirements
• Maintain confidentiality as outlined in policy
• Participate in weekly rotating “on-call” schedule to provide on-call advisory and support to young adults
• Document and report any on-call activities and follow-up with direct supervisor
• Effectively manage crisis situations in a timely manner, including on site or face to face intervention if necessary
• Report to supervisor or to designated authorities any instances of non-compliance with Necco, apartment guidelines, regulatory rules/policies, police contact/involvement, and/or reports of abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, or suicidal ideations
• Ensure all critical incidents are staffed with supervisor and entered into the Electronic Health Record within established timeframes.
• Complete and submit Medicaid documentation if applicable and as appropriate
• Ensure complete and accurate data is entered into the Electronic Health Record in accordance with state rules and regulations and company protocol, i.e., contact notes, academic supports, medical information, etc.
• Attend and participate in self-directed daily huddles/weekly tactical/monthly strategic meetings and activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Participate in achieving our mission: We Build Futures
• Participate in the performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks related to the process
• Ensure that all employee-related documents are current and up to date for your employee personnel file
• Practice ruthless pragmatism
• Engage in peer-to-peer feedback
• Know and live the Necco Corporate Culture Principles
• Embody the three essential virtues of humble, hungry, and smart
• Drive your Individual Performance Scorecard
• Adhere to and contribute to the Necco meeting structure

What This Job Offers

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