Dd Case Manager - Nelson

General Statement Of Responsibilities

This is a FLSA non‑exempt position. The Case Manager has the responsibility for providing case management services to individuals of all ages with a primary diagnosis of intellectual or developmental disability. This includes assessing service needs; developing plans for access to services; acting as liaison with client, families, programs, and service providers; ongoing monitoring of client service needs; advocating; and consulting/educating clients, families and community.

The Case Manager reports to the Rural Services /DD Program manager for clinical supervision. The Nelson County Director III will provide administrative supervision for this position. The Case Manager is expected to function with initiative and independent judgment, based on application of standard practices and with guidance from the supervisor. In carrying out position duties, he/she performs in accordance with applicable professional ethics and established Region Ten policies.

The essential functions of this job are starred below(*) under “Major duties.”

• * Enhancing community integration through increased opportunities for community access and involvement and creating opportunities to enhance community living skills to promote community adjustment including, to the maximum extent possible, the use of local community resources available to the general public.
• * Making collateral contacts with the individual’s significant others with properly authorized releases to promote implementation of the individualized service plan (ISP) and community adjustment.
• * Assessing needs and planning services to include developing a case management individualized service plan.
• * Linking the individual to those community supports that are likely to promote the personal habilitative/rehabilitative and life goals of the individual as developed in the ISP.
• * Assisting the individual directly to locate, develop or obtain needed services, resources and appropriate public benefits.
• * Assuring the coordination of services and service planning within a provider agency, with other providers and with other human service agencies and systems, such as local health and social services departments.
• * Monitoring service delivery through contacts with individuals receiving services, service providers and regular site and home visits to assess the quality of care and satisfaction of the individual.
• * Providing follow up instruction, education and counseling to guide the individual and develop a supportive relationship that promotes the ISP.
• * Advocating for individuals in response to their changing needs, based on changes in the plan.
• * Developing a crisis plan for an individual that includes the individual’s preferences regarding treatment in an emergency situation.
• * Planning for transitions in individuals’ lives.
• * Knowing and monitoring the individual’s health status, any medical conditions, and medications and potential side effects, and assisting the individual in accessing primary care.
• * Demonstrating a thorough understanding of DMAS, DBHDS and Licensure regulations.
• * Maintaining complete and current consumer records and other required reports, service reporting and documentation in compliance with agency, state and federal standards.
• Reading all agency communication (i.e., Connec Ten, Region Ten’s Newsletter, e-mail, etc.).
• Acquiring and maintaining valid certification in First Aid and CPR to comply with State and Federal requirements.
• Valid Driver’s License and own transportation which is safe and can be used for work related travel.
• Completing other duties as assigned by the supervisor in keeping with general requirements of the position.

To ensure the safe and efficient operation of the program, a valid Virginia Driver’s License plus an acceptable driving record as issued by the Department of Motor Vehicles are required. For business use of a personal car, a certificate of valid personal automobile insurance must be provided. A bachelor’s Degree and at least 1 year’s experience in the human services field or combination of education and experience that is the equivalent is required.

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