Case Manager – FT

The Case Manager is primarily responsible for the development, monitoring, and implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP). Provides ongoing case management to assure services and supports are coordinated.

Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Develops for each consumer, an individual support plan (ISP) and monitors its implementation
Revises ISP’s as needed to ensure that consumers’ health, safety and programming needs are met in a timely and effective fashion
Implement programming revisions as indicated per the IST’s recommendations
In group home settings, functions as the facilitator for each individual’s person-centered planning process. In waiver settings works cooperatively with the case manager through the person-centered planning process
Conducts programming reviews as outlined in the consumer’s ISP and in accordance with company policies and procedures to include review, analysis and electronic filing of program documentation. Communicates significant observations and recommendations to the IST as appropriate
Routine interviews with individuals on case load to include checks for any abuse, neglect or exploitation
Maintain regular contact with outside vendors and families. Establishes and maintains a communication system with day program providers to assure that individuals vocational needs are met, and service conditions are up to standards
Any grievances are addressed in a timely manner and reported to the Area Director
Timely reporting and follow up of incidents requiring regulatory agency incident reports
Participate in area on call rotation as assigned by Area Director to address critical consumer and staffing issues are handled in a timely and effective fashion
When no other staffing options are available, provides direct care for program sites
Act as the lead member of the IST, attends meetings at least semi- annually and on an as needed basis
Complete reviews of goals preformed in accordance with the ISP and enter into the electronic chart for all assigned homes
Create new ISP within first 30 days for all new admissions to group homes sites
Enter all goals into electronic system within 30 days for all new admissions
Maintains oversight of Behavior Support Plans and their correct implementation in the homes
Bring issues to the team as they arise.
Management of consumer electronic charts and oversight for compliance
Professional presence in assigned homes
Management of Survey process for all assigned homes and covering when needed for other homes.
Create Plans of Correction in conjunction with QA and implement in the homes and monitor for compliance
Sit on the Human Rights Committee (HRC) as assigned, prepare HRC related items as approvals are needed.
Completion of all assigned investigations within guidelines exercising independent judgment of the facts.
Assist with the admission and discharge process for individuals.
Other duties as assigned

Education and Qualifications
Bachelor’s Degree or higher education required
Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional
Ability to communicate effectively; orally and in writing
Demonstrates ability to perform mathematical calculations and to quickly and accurately perform basic financial and accounting skills such as balancing a checkbook and interpreting a bank statement
Demonstrates above-average leadership and organizational skills
Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check as required by federal and/or state laws and any other post-offer, pre-employment screenings as mandated by a governing agency or CG-DSA LLC
Valid Indiana driver’s license, a good driving record and a current automobile liability insurance policy are required
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