Child & Family Specialist

IDD CHILD & FAMILY SPECIALIST – CADILLAC

Employees in this clinical position are responsible for ensuring continuity of services, with a primary responsibility for assuring that the five case management functions are carried out: assessment, planning, linking, monitoring and advocacy.

The case manager will participate in NLCMH's multi‑system team that addresses the needs of children with IDD/ASD and those dually diagnosed. Works closely with SOC partners: family, DHHS, family court, health care, ISD/ schools. Reports to the Operations Manager. No supervisory responsibilities.

• Demonstrate commitment to fulfilling duties within a System of Care for Children with IDD and IDD/SED (dually diagnosed) and their families. Collaborate closely with SOC partners:
  Family, DHHS, Family Court, Health Care Providers, and ISD/Schools.
• Coordinate person‑centered planning, addressing the total spectrum of the individual's needs, including housing, family relationships, social activities, education, finance, employment, health, recreation, mobility, protective services, and records.
• Collaborate with consumers, family, and providers to assess needs, develop treatment goals, objectives, methodologies, timelines, and evaluate progress toward goals.
• Locate, obtain, and coordinate services inside and outside the CMH system (e.g., ABA providers, speech, OT, etc.).
• Coordinate services related to Autism Benefits as required by MDHHS.
• Conduct comprehensive, quality assessments of both children and their families.
• Provide supportive services identified in IPOS to the consumer and his/her family.
• Provide crisis intervention services when appropriate.
• Intervene when necessary to assure implementation of the plan.
• Request, when necessary, review of the individual program plan by the interdisciplinary team.
• Facilitate interdisciplinary team evaluation and review for assigned consumers, as indicated.
• Conduct orientation and annual psychosocial assessment of individual consumer needs.
• Evaluate, facilitate, and monitor services and consumer progress in relation to established goals and objectives and document as appropriate.
• Establish and maintain an effective liaison between NLCMHA and outside providers.
• Participate in quality assurance case review procedures, including consumer satisfaction.
• Maintain current knowledge of mental health symptomatology, intervention, and treatment strategies.
• Monitor treatment plan follow‑up, services to consumer, and overall conditions. Work with providers to make necessary improvements and follow‑up problem areas as appropriate.
• Facilitate consumer's benefits (e.g., SSI, Medicaid, SSB, Medicare), linking families to resources to help support their needs.
• Review and coordinate with team and provider on decision involving hospitalization, respite and/or transfers/level of care changes. Implement plan of action.
• Complete all documentation according to policy and unit guidelines.

• Bachelor's Degree in Social Work from an accredited university, or a Degree in Nursing.
• Must have licensure with the State of Michigan as a Licensed Bachelor Social Worker, or Licensed Master Professional in a related Mental Health discipline, or licensed RN considered.
• One (1) year of experience in developmental disabilities or mental illness areas is preferred.

$58,399-$66,899

• Medical Insurance (4 options)
• Dental Insurance (2 options)
• Vision Insurance (2 options)
• Health Savings Account
• Healthcare and dependent care flex spending account
• MERS Retirement Plan (with Employer matching up to 5%)
• Paid Time Off (18 days in 1st year)
• Holidays (13 days)
• Employee Assistance Program
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability

• This position may require irregular hours.
• This position may require travel by personal vehicle if an agency vehicle is not available.
• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Occasionally:
  Lifting up to 25 lbs. with or…