Care Manager; Part-Time

Make an impact by joining Service Source, a champion for people with disabilities. Explore new opportunities! Service Source is an organization of talented people who drive innovation, embrace change, and strengthen communities.

This part-time position (20 hours per week) pays a contracted amount of $25.99660 per hour.

Primary Duties

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.These duties and responsibilities will be rated on the Annual Performance Review.

• Conduct comprehensive assessments to identify support needs and establish individualized and family goals, when applicable, for achieving self-sufficiency. Collaborate with team members such as employment development specialists, youth transition specialists, vocational rehabilitation counselors, TANF case managers, and school counselors to ensure coordinated support.

• Develop, implement, and regularly update person-centered plans tailored to each participant's needs, ensuring ongoing alignment with their evolving circumstances and employment goals.

• Link participants to vital community resources, assist with locating appropriate services, and provide guidance on navigating complex systems to access those resources.

• Document participant progress through detailed records, ensuring compliance and accountability in tracking outcomes.

• Monitor support needs and address barriers to accessing services, proactively working with participants to overcome obstacles that hinder their pathway to employment and independence.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Build and maintain long-term relationships with community partners, participants, their families, and other stakeholders (e.g., medical teams, paid and natural supports, legal guardians) to ensure access to up-to-date resources and support.

• Regularly communicate and collaborate with state vocational rehabilitation counselors.

• Stay informed on current and emerging community resources, including programs and services related to healthcare, housing, education, employment, and other relevant supports.

• Build and maintain partnerships with local organizations to ensure access to the most up-to-date information, enabling effective referrals and support for individuals and families.

• Record participants' progress including charting referrals, home visits and other notable interactions

• Facilitate and participate in team meetings.

• Identify and/or provide support resources related, but not limited to independent living, aging in place, medical support, mental health support, emergency response plans/support, in-home companion care, housing, social and leisure activities, transportation, and financial planning and needs.

• Actively seek opportunities to enhance knowledge of systems supporting TANF recipients and disconnected youth, including the barriers they face. Foster collaboration through participation in community meetings, professional networks, and relevant trainings, enabling effective referrals and comprehensive care for individuals and families.

• Regularly meet with the Project Director, Project Evaluator, and key team members, including case managers, youth transition specialists, and employment development specialists from Service Source and affiliated organizations, to ensure alignment and progress toward grant objectives

• Perform other responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications:
Education, Experience and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, psychology, or human services required.

• Master's degree in social work, recreation therapy, counseling, or a related human services field preferred.

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience working with individuals with disabilities, including transition-age youth, children, adults, and families, is required.

• A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in case management, care coordination, and the development and implementation of individualized plans is required.

• Experience working with TANF participants and families receiving TANF support is preferred

• Annual criminal background checks, child abuse clearances, and other required screenings in compliance with Service Source, state, and funding agency regulations.

• Availability and willingness to travel weekly within the local area to perform the job.

• Availability and willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and/or weekends, when needed.

• Valid driver's license and/or access to reliable transportation to perform work-related travel required. Eligible drivers must have a good motor vehicle record (MVR).

Knowledge,

Skills and Abilities

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office products.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent organizational skills.

• Detail-oriented and able to carry out work with the highest levels of accuracy.

• Committed to social inclusion model and strengths-based approach.

• Knowledge of continuum of care and transition planning.

• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with participant systems.

• Knowledge of public benefits (SNAP,…