Topeka, Kansas
Case Manager Job Opening in Topeka, Kansas - JOB OBJECTIVE : Provide Targeted Case Management to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote maximum independence, community inclusion and to maintain accountability and continuity of services. As a professional representative of the TARC Case Management Division, maintain positive and effective working relationships with allied persons, agencies, families and other community members.
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Case Management Director
RESPONSIBILITIES:
ASSESSMENT
Obtain historical and necessary demographic information regarding the person in order to identify and document the person?s likes, dislikes, strengths, and needs by gathering information from all relevant resources to determine service needs.
Coordinate and complete assessments as required for funding or other purposes.
*Participate in team meetings to assess and identify people?s needs and preferred lifestyle ensuring person centered discussions and decisions.
DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPORT PLAN
*Utilizing information collected through assessment, develop and keep current a Person Centered Support Plan to meet State requirements which specifies the goals and a course of action to address medical, social and educational needs and preferred lifestyle.
Work with the person and their team to ensure the active participation of the person in the planning process.
REFERRAL ACTIVITIES
*Refer and link persons with medical, social, education and other programs which can meet the needs identified in the Person Centered Support Plan.
Ensure informed choice by sharing information about community services, supports, resources and funding with person /guardians.
Provide follow-up on referrals ensuring the person was able to access the resource and that the resource met the need.
Facilitate transition processes by scheduling required Transition Meetings and completing Transition Plans making sure necessary information is shared for a successful transition
MONITORING and FOLLOW UP
*Maintain minimum contact standards to build relationships, identify unmet needs and ensure services in the person?s Person-Centered Support Plan are adequate and provided as indicated. Monthly contact for persons receiving Day and Residential Services and quarterly contact for all others. Quarterly face to face contact with all person?s served regardless of funding or services.
When there are changes in the needs or status of the person, make adjustments to the Person Centered Support Plan and service arrangements with providers.
Provide follow up and documentation for issues involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, medical urgencies, injuries or involvement with criminal justice system.
DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS
*Develop and maintain individual records according to divisional and State procedures to meet licensing standards.
*Maintain daily documentation of Targeted Case Management activities according to State requirements within 24 hours.
*Meet Case Management Division minimum performance expectations by providing documentation of TCM activities accounting for 65% of time worked.
CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM
Actively participate in divisional team meetings by sharing ideas, brainstorming and assisting team members to improve quality of services provided.
Act as a resource and support for other team members and provide coverage when necessary.
Provide input on division goals, training needs and other team issues.
Maintain professional relationships and effective communication with support systems and service providers on behalf of person/family and TARC.
Participate in the annual Case Management events.
OTHER DUTIES AS ASSIGNED
*Essential Functions of the job.
QUALIFICATIONS: Person of good character who is mentally and physically able to conduct oneself in a responsible manner in carrying out the job for which they are employed. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and meet multiple deadlines. Must be able to work effectively with individuals with diverse values and beliefs. Extensive knowledge of community resources and ways to meet persons needs necessary. Must have the ability to multi-task, be flexible, have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, possess leadership qualities and a desire to work as part of a team. Must have the ability to effectively bring resolve to conflict with integrity and respect of all team members.
EDUCATION: Bachelor Degree or equivalent experience required.
EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: Minimum of six months experience in the field of
developmental disabilities required. Knowledge of current documentation practices and
four years? experience working in Human Services preferred.
Must have a working knowledge of Microsoft office products and possess strong organizational skills.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $14.42 /hour
Required education:
Bachelor's
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