SGF Access and Referral/Waiver Care Manager - SCL Care Management
About The Position
The Access and Referral/Waiver Case Manager provides access and referral services by assisting individual/guardians in applying for Kentucky Waiver services and Medicaid via the Kentucky Benefind System. Assistance is given to everyone in accessing community resources to assist with meeting their needs. CM facilitates coordination, communication, and collaboration on behalf of individuals/guardians, who meet criteria of having an intellectual and/or developmental disability. Will carry a small caseload from the various waivers as supervisor deems necessary.
Requirements
- AA/AS or BS/BA degree in Psychology, Sociology, Social Work or other Human Services degree approved by DDID.
- One (1) year experience in working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Analyzes client/guardian situations and compiles and interprets data to complete a comprehensive assessment of psych-social needs for the client/ guardian.
- Performs face-to-face contacts and consultations with other Service Providers/ Professionals who are involved with the overall treatment plan of the client. Contacts and consultations are performed during work hours set by supervisor based upon client needs.
- Through analysis of the data, client/ guardian contacts and consultations the case manager determines if all identified treatment needs are being addressed, identifies unmet needs, and provides intervention on behalf of the client/ guardian.
- Facilitates team meetings in which treatment plans/service plans are developed, modified, and reviewed. Development of plans will be based on the client’s self-assessment and will be person-centered.
- Advocates for the client/families interest concerning services, funding sources, treatment/ program alternatives, community resource activities, and life choices. Promotes the protection of client/ guardian rights and ensures due process in the event of violations/ restrictions of rights. Educates, promotes, and encourages clients in area of self-advocacy whenever possible.
- Completes monthly summaries/per contact notes for each participant. Information is based on the review and analysis of all services related directly to a participants goals/outcomes.
- Identifies and seeks appropriate resources for resolution during a crisis. Assists individual/ family to access resources to attempt to prevent future crisis.
- Provides on-call services to assess, evaluate and direct participant/family or staff to ensure health, safety and welfare.
- Trains direct support staff to provide needed individualized supports for each client at various service sites
- Fosters collaborative working relationships among members of the leadership and management teams and programs
- Other duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
