Case Manager

Title:
Case Manager

Reports To:
Program Supervisor

Department:
Art Center Program

Location:
San Pedro Art Center and out in the community

FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

Compensation: $20.00 - $24.00 per hour

Program

Hours:

Monday-Friday either 7:30 AM-4:00 PM OR 8:00 AM-4:30 PM

Supervisory Responsibility:
None

Under supervision, provide case management services (in a licensed or unlicensed program) which includes case record keeping, advocacy, and service coordination for consumers (adults with varying degrees of learning, behavioral, emotional, and developmental disabilities) in the program.

• Develop, prepare, and maintain complete case records, notes, and other paperwork for all referrals and consumers according to Licensing, Regional Center, DDS, and ECF standards. This includes case notes, Consumer Individual Risk Assessment forms, evidence of negative TB tests, physicals, etc.
• In consultation with program staff, develop a plan of individual service for each consumer that is designed to promote greater independence. Establish consumer goals and objectives initially, quarterly, semi annually and annually. Monitor consumer progress and work closely with staff on the implementation of goals and evaluation of each assigned consumer’s progress. Participate in the intake and assessment process of new consumers.
  
  Assist in the development and implementation of behavior management programs and provide crisis intervention to consumers as needed. Monitor consumer attendance.
• Participate in team meetings, safety committee meetings, and in-service training. Assist in providing in-service training to other direct service staff.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with consumers, parents and/or care providers, and referral/service provider agencies. Conduct annual IHC/IPP meetings with consumers, parents and/or care providers and regional center representatives and other meetings as necessary.
• Adhere to ECF’s Injury & Illness Prevention and Safety Program. Report work related injuries/illnesses that involve participants/consumers. Implement ECF guidelines as they relate to medical emergencies, suspected abuse or neglect and unusual incidents. Assist facility staff during emergency medical situations including implementing First Aid, CPR, NCI, and transporting of consumers to home or medical facility if necessary.
• Keep abreast of community resources and advocate on assigned consumer’s behalf for emergency (i.e., medical, psychiatric, substance abuse, etc.) and support services (i.e., speech therapy, social/recreational services, independent living skills training, etc.). Be familiar with all available ECF programs and services. Provide in-service training to consumers regarding safety, self-advocacy, etc.

• On an as-needed basis, serve as instructor for consumers in day programming, paid work, and volunteer placements in facility and community-based training.
• Comply with ECF’s Injury and Illness Prevention Program. Ensure safe use and operation of tools and/or equipment.
• Comply with ECF policies and procedures, including mandated reporting requirements.
• Regular, reliable attendance.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education/

Licenses/Certifications:

BA in Human Service Field

Experience: Two years working with individuals who have special needs in a direct client service capacity or one year as a Case Manager in a social service environment.

Knowledge/Abilities/

Skills:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and basic math skills.
• Ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.
• Computer literate (MS Word and Excel).
• Detail oriented with a high degree of accuracy.

• Driving is an essential function of this position. Proof of valid California driver’s license, reliable transportation, evidence of state-mandated car insurance, and insurable driving record are required. While driving for work, should a need arise, the employee’s insurance is deemed primary and ECF’s coverage is secondary.
• Driving Disclaimer – Employees driving for company business must maintain a clean record and operate vehicles safely and responsibly.…