Case Manager - Day Hab

Job Title: Case Manager

Number of Openings: 1

Hours: 40 hours per week

Days: Monday – Thursday (8:00 – 4:00);
Friday (7:30 – 3:30)

The ideal candidate for a Case Manager is a person who is energetic, upbeat, and highly motivated. We are looking for a detail-oriented candidate with strong organization, time management, and problem-solving abilities. The ability to exercise good judgment in difficult situations and a fast-paced environment is essential. Consider joining our team of compassionate, hard-working, and caring staff that empower and support people with developmental and intellectual disabilities, including autism.

Lifeworks provides innovative opportunities and services to adults with developmental and intellectual disabilities.

• Create and maintain a sense of community among participants, families, staff and co-workers.
• Focus on enhancing participants’ self-esteem and independence through opportunities for choice and decision making.
• Maximize opportunities for community integration.
• Provide outstanding support and service that will increase the individuals' self-sufficiency and independence.
• Serve as a role model for others through positive and respectful interactions with all members of our community.
• Listen and observe. Seek out and pay attention to the preferences and interests of participants.
• Comply with all principles of Human Rights, D.P.P.C., Department of Developmental Services, the Division of Medical Assistance and all other applicable funding regulations as adhered to by Lifeworks.

• Provide individual and small group instruction in self-care, activities of daily living, communication, social and motor skills.
• Provide direct care for ADLs and group activities. Lift and transfer individuals as appropriate to their needs.
• Coordinate services with Interdisciplinary Team.
• Communicate respectfully and pro-actively with families, residential staff and all members of participants’ teams.
• Develop and implement Day Habilitation Service Plans (DHSP), including:
  • Maintain progress notes and document progress on objectives
  • Maintain assigned participant records so that all information is current and filed appropriately
  • Write bi-annual and annual summaries
  • Complete all required documentation in a timely and accurate manner
• Participate in scheduled supervision sessions with Assistant Director.
• Participate in program-wide staff meetings and case review meetings as scheduled.
• Participate in team meetings regarding general program development, including curriculum development and schedules.
• Demonstrate good computer skills and learn to utilize the agency’s computer programs for documentation of necessary data.
• Attend in-service trainings as required.
• Work in a team environment.
• Multitask and prioritize tasks.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills along with excellent interpersonal skills.
• Comply with all applicable State and Federal regulations, agency policies and procedures, and personnel practices.
• Protect the health and safety of all participants and staff.
• Perform other duties as requested by supervisor(s).

BA/BS in Human Services/related field or associate degree plus 3 years related experience with persons with /DD or Human Services, or HS Diploma/GED plus 5 years of related experience with persons with /DD or human services.

• 403(B) matching up to 3%
• Excellent Salary
• $2,000 Staff Retention Bonus, payable after 4 & 6 months of employment
• Health Insurance with 2 plan choices and a 75% employer contribution. Benefits available upon hire
• Dental, Vision, and Short-Term disability insurance available
• 4.4 weeks of Paid Time Off in your first year of employment
• Long-Term Disability insurance & Life Insurance free for employees
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Paid time off
• Health insurance
• Vision insurance

Full-time

$50,474.00 per year

• Valid driver’s license & personal vehicle required. (Required)