Targeted Case Manager

TARC, Inc has a rewarding career opportunity in Targeted Case Management. “Targeted” Case Management Services are those aimed specifically at special groups of enrollees such as those with Intellectual and related developmental disabilities.

TARC is currently searching for a detail-oriented individual who is organized and enjoys a team approach to reach positive outcomes in a collaborative and fast paced work environment. The chosen candidate must possess a willingness to help others reach their individual goals.

Targeted case management services are services which will assist an individual eligible under the Kansas Medicaid State Plan in gaining access to needed medical, social, educational, and other services
. This entails the process of Referral, Assessment, Plan Development and Monitoring & Follow Up.

TARC, Inc. conducts background screenings and post-offer pre-employment drug testing. Valid Kansas Driver’s License and driving record that meets insurability requirements as defined by the Company’s insurance carrier is required.

TARC Targeted Case Manager

Targeted Case Management Director

Hourly/Non-exempt

4

2 Professionals

8864 Social Services

Provide Targeted Case Management to persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities to promote maximum independence, community inclusion and to maintain accountability and continuity of services. As a professional representative of the TARC Case Management Division, maintain positive and effective working relationships with allied persons, agencies, families and other community members. Be a member of a TEAM that confidently and competently supports one another.

• Gather all necessary information regarding the person served in order to identify and document the person’s preferred lifestyle, strengths and needs.
• Coordinate and complete assessments as required for funding or other purposes.
• Participate in team meetings to assess and identify people’s needs and preferred lifestyle ensuring person centered discussions and decisions.

• Utilizing information collected through assessment, develop and keep current a Person Centered Support Plan to meet State requirements which specifies the goals and a course of action to address medical, social and educational needs and preferred lifestyle.
• Work with the person and their team to ensure the active participation of the person in the planning process.

• Refer and link persons with medical, social, education and other programs which can meet the needs identified in the Person Centered Support Plan.
• Ensure informed choice by sharing information about community services, supports, resources and funding with person /guardians.
• Provide follow-up on referrals ensuring the person was able to access the resource and that the resource met the need.
• Facilitate transition processes by scheduling required Transition Meetings and completing Transition Plans making sure necessary information is shared for a successful transition.

• Maintain minimum contact standards to build relationships, identify unmet needs and ensure services in the person’s Person-Centered Support Plan are adequate and provided as indicated. Monthly contact for persons receiving Day and Residential Services and quarterly contact for all others.
• When there are changes in the needs or status of the person, make adjustments to the Person Centered Support Plan and service arrangements with providers.
• Provide follow up and documentation for issues involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, medical urgencies, injuries or involvement with criminal justice system.

• Develop and maintain individual records according to divisional and State procedures to meet licensing standards.
• Maintain daily documentation of Targeted Case Management activities according to State requirements.
• Meet Case Management Division minimum performance expectations by providing documentation of providing an average of 400 units per month of TCM activities.

• Actively participate in divisional team…