Case Manager/Service Coordinator - Developmental Family Support

Job Description:ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Conducts and documents comprehensive assessment of client and/or client’s needs.

• Participates in development of client’s service plan, consistent with assessment.

• Arranges for delivery of needed services, as identified in assessment.

• Assists client in accessing needed services through, for example, referrals or linkages.

• Monitors client’s progress by making referrals, tracking client’s appointments, performing follow-up on services rendered, and performing periodic reassessments of client’s changing needs.

• Performs advocacy activities on behalf of client (e. g., writing letters to expedite entitlement payments, encouraging client or family members to advocate on own behalf).

• Prepares and maintains case records documenting contacts, services needed, reports, client’s progress, etc., in accordance with SCS and regulatory standards.

• Provides case consultation (i. e., consulting with service providers/collaterals in determining client’s status and progress).

• Communicates with supervisor about issues related to case management, resourcing, service collaboration, and development of new resources.

• Provides psychosocial education to clients and/or family members to increase their understanding of client’s illness, physical condition, or social situation.

• Performs crisis assistance (i. e., intervention on behalf of client, making arrangements for emergency referrals, coordinates other needed emergency services).

• May serve as Primary Case Coordinator (PCC), with volume and complexity of PCC assignments depending on incumbent’s skill and autonomy.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

EDUCATION

· Bachelor’s degree as approved by Medicaid, or as required by applicable funding source.

EXPERIENCE

· Minimum of zero year’s experience in case management/service coordination with a Bachelor’s degree.

· Working knowledge of mental and physical characteristics of assigned population group (e. g., growth and development), human behavior, treatment/service options, and related issues.

· Working knowledge of SCS programs and services, policy, and procedure.

· Working knowledge of applicable regulations and licensure standards.

· Good interpersonal skills and written and oral communication skills.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

· Position requires lifting of 20 pounds maximum, with frequent lifting and/or carrying of items weighing up to 10 pounds, or requires significant periods of walking or standing.

· Normal tasks may involve exposure to blood, bodily fluids, or tissue.

· May involve 24-hour on-call responsibilities.

· Reliable transportation for frequent travel.

Within the bounds of their respective job descriptions, all staff are expected to exercise principle-centered leadership, focused on customer service responsiveness, with a continuous quality improvement orientation. Additionally, all staff are expected to develop a working knowledge of and follow all policies and procedures related to safety management and other Joint Commission standards.

Time Type:

Full time