Life Coach - Independent Living Case Manager

Life Coach - Independent Living Case Manager

Necco has an opportunity for a career as Independent Living Case Manager/Life Coach. This role will work with young adults in an effort to successfully transition them to adulthood and become productive members of society. The position will involve working with clients in office, community, employment, and/or school settings. It adds value by equipping young adults with the services, supports, and resources needed to achieve independence.

A happy warrior who thrives on leading from the front with strategic thinking, solid communication, decision making that delivers results, problem-solving, financial stewardship, and collaboration. Ridiculously passionate about the company’s success, growth, and program quality.

• Participate in the referral matching process for young adults in an independent setting
• Shop for and prepare apartments for intake (this includes obtaining leases, ordering and assembling furniture, shopping for basic apartment necessities, cleaning and making apartments presentable for clients).
• Facilitate and develop each young adult’s Initial Treatment Plan and Comprehensive Treatment Plan
• Facilitate and/or ensure completion of appropriate assessments, i.e. Biopsychosocial, Independent Living, Diagnostic, etc.
• Ensure initial legal documentation is obtained prior to placement or service delivery
• Ensure that appropriate safety plans are developed during intake

• Develop and facilitate each consumer’s Individualized Treatment Plan (ITP)
• Assist the young adult with the implementation, tracking, and monitoring of the Comprehensive Treatment Plan
• Meet and/or exceed all state and licensure regulations regarding contact with the clients on your caseload
• Serve as liaison between Necco and placement agency and all necessary community resource entities
• Provide and/or assist with transportation as needed
• Complete monthly apartment inspections and enter and follow up with any work orders to ensure completion
• Participate in service meetings which may include community support representatives, state worker, outpatient clinician, school system, and other invested parties
• Establish relationships with school and education personnel to ensure the young adult is meeting education goals/requirements
• Provide ongoing training and support to young adults as it relates to independence
• Monitor and review documentation to ensure that it meets all state, licensure, and accreditation requirements
• Maintain confidentiality as outlined in policy

• Participate in weekly rotating “on-call” schedule to provide on-call advisory and support to young adults
• Document and report any on-call activities and follow up with direct supervisor
• Effectively manage crisis situations in a timely manner, including on site or face to face intervention if necessary
• Report to supervisor or to designated authorities any instances of non-compliance with Necco, apartment guidelines, regulatory rules/policies, police contact/involvement, and/or reports of abuse or suspected abuse, neglect, or suicidal ideations
• Ensure all critical incidents are staffed with supervisor and entered into the Electronic Health Record within established time frames

• Complete and submit Medicaid documentation if applicable and as appropriate
• Ensure complete and accurate data is entered into the Electronic Health Record in accordance with state rules and regulations and company protocol, i.e., contact notes, academic supports, medical information, etc.

• Attend and participate in self-directed daily huddles/weekly tactical/monthly strategic meetings and activities
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by immediate supervisor
• Participate in achieving our mission:
  We Build Futures
• Participate in the performance quality improvement process and execute any assigned tasks related to the process
• Ensure that all employee-related documents are current and up to date for your employee personnel file

• Practice ruthless pragmatism
• Engage in peer-to-peer feedback
• Know and live the Necco…