Target Case Manager

Description

JOB SUMMARY

The Target Case Manager assists a family in the planning and coordination of I/DD services. This individual attends IEP meetings as an advocate, provides community resources, and creates a Person-Centered Support Plan for the child’s needs.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):

• •Provides information on IDD Services.
• •Assists with service planning and coordination of IDD services.
• •Assist clients with needs assessment on an on-going basis.
• •Organize, prioritize, and perform work tasks within deadlines and constraints of policies, procedures, and processes of regulatory entities.
• •Deal effectively with clients, community professionals, and co-workers in a professional manner.
• •Comply with rules of Conduct for Case Managers Serving People with Developmental Disabilities.
• •Performs other tasks as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• •Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
• •Minimum of 6 months’ full time experience in field of Human Services.
• •Prior experience working with children with special needs preferred.

SKILLS:

• •Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
• •Excellent written and verbal communication.
• •Excellent people skills.
• •Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.

FLSA CLASSIFICATION: Non-Exempt

STATUS: Monday through Friday, Full-Time

WORK PACE: Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

May require frequent extended work days. Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and throughout the state.

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FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 + %

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LIFTING:

WEIGH FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Supplies and files.

11 - 35 lbs. Rarely Supplies and equipment

CARRYING:

WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS

1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Supplies and files

11 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment

Bending: Rarely

Squatting: Rarely

Kneeling: Rarely

Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities)

Grasping: Frequently

Reaching: Occasionally

Fine Manipulation: Continuously

Driving: Occasionally