Assistant Director of Case Management

Description

Pine Tree Society is seeking an Assistant Director of Case Management to join their growing Section 13 Case Management Team.

The Assistant Director is responsible for monitoring clinical outcomes and assisting with personnel interests to ensure services are provided in a professional, comprehensive, and quality manner. This role will be responsible for collaboration with community partners, providers, and clients as needed. This position may be responsible for indirect and direct supervision of section 13 employees. The ideal candidate will demonstrate commitment to building a team-oriented, collaborative, and supportive work environment.

• Assist with implementation of systematic changes, determining and acting upon connections within the community that may assist in referrals, authorizations, documentation compliance, and overall growth of the program.
• Provide case management services to individuals with disabilities and their families, and to ensure they receive the services and support they need.
• Assists the Quality Assurance (QA) functions, reviews related documents and verifies work processes to ensure completeness, accuracy, and conformance to established service levels and applicable policies and procedures.

Schedule:

Full time position of 40 hours a week.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in social work or closely related field required.
• At least four years’ experience in a leadership role or Section 13 required.
• Three to five years’ experience working with individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities preferred.
• Clinical or mental health experience preferred.

• Commitment to advancing the critical mindsets of Pine Tree Society:
  • We don’t say we can’t, we say, how can we.
  • We collaborate to improve, grow, and meet goals.
  • We meet the needs of our teams so they can better meet the needs of the people they serve.
• Commitment to creating and maintaining a supportive work environment aligned with Pine Tree Society's values of respect and inclusion, communication and accountability, client-centric approach, continuous improvement and innovation, and care for employee well-being.
• Demonstrated leadership skills through interactions with various age groups and a diversity of personality styles.
• Ability to develop and maintain positive relationships with peers, employees, consumers and their caregivers, funding and referring sources, and members of the community.
• Ability to prioritize effectively and remain flexible in order to effectively meet competing demands requiring time and attention.
• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule to meet consumer, staff, and agency needs.
• Must pass all required background checks including, but not limited to: motor vehicle, criminal, Adult Protective Services, Child Protective Services, US DHHS Fraud Prevention and Protection (OIG) and Maine Care background checks.
• Possession of a valid Maine driver’s license and the ability to travel to off-site locations.

In addition to being a part of a supportive and impact focused team, our team members also enjoy a competitive benefit package that includes the following offerings:

• Comprehensive health, and vision insurance options for you and your family, as well as employer paid dental insurance.
• Paid life insurance and short-term disability
• A generous paid time off (PTO) accrual policy that includes 15 days/year to start, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays of your choice)
• Retirement plan with employer match and annual discretionary contributions
• Paid training, certifications, and career development opportunities
• Tuition advancement program of up to $5,250 a year for degree programs at an accredited college or university
• An extensive Employee Assistance Program (includes free counseling, mental health support, wellness resources, financial education support, and more!)
• Access to discounted rates on voluntary insurances (includes accident, illness, cancer, additional life, and disability insurances)

Since 1936, Pine Tree Society has been proudly supporting Mainers with disabilities breakdown barriers and lead active, socially connected lives. Our services include Pine Tree Camp, two Community Support Programs, Case Management Services, Sign Language Interpreting, Audiology, Speech/Language Services, and our Early Learning Center.