Residential Case Manager

30s Residential Case Manager

Chileda's mission is to improve the quality of life for individuals with cognitive and behavior challenges. Chileda's goal is to help students increase their appropriate social behaviors and develop independent living skills, through an enriched learning environment and individualized behavior programming. Chileda's population includes children and young adults with special needs including Autism, Attachment Challenges, related developmental delays, and intensive behavioral needs.

Case Managers provide care, coordination, and advocacy across all shifts and treatment environments for residents from the day of enrollment through a student's discharge. They assist in the development and implementation of the Treatment Plan, Positive Behavior Support Plan, and Individualized Education Program (IEP). Case Managers advocate on behalf of the resident and his/her family/guardians and seek support as deemed appropriate.

Case Managers model and support staff and provide training on all areas of Treatment Plan, Positive Behavior Support Plan, and IEP.

• Bachelor's degree in social or behavioral sciences that may include social work, psychology, sociology, education, and recreation.
• Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and case management experience or training is preferred.
• Ability to demonstrate knowledge of outcome-based treatment philosophy.
• Knowledge and understanding of Trauma Informed Care.

Full-time, primarily 1st shift hours, Monday through Friday with flexibility to work during 2nd and 3rd shift as well as weekend hours. "On-call" will be required, as needed, during short staffing periods.

Director of Clinical Services

• In collaboration with the student, family, social worker and other treatment team members develop individual treatment plans that foster growth and independence in major life domains and in accordance with all applicable rules and standards.
• Advocate for the students on the caseload, including treatment, behavioral, safety, and health needs.
• Demonstrate Chileda values of safety, learning, collaboration, respect, and compassion when interacting with families/guardians, social workers, students, and co-workers.
• Upon intake of new students, review client's rights, social stories, and acclimate new students and families to Chileda.
• Collaborate with the House Manager to schedule Core Team Meetings, have agenda posted at least 3 business days prior to the meeting, lead discussion during core team, complete minutes, and follow up regarding assigned areas discussed.
• Communicate with Family Services Manager on treatment priorities as indicated by parents/guardians, outside agencies, and Chileda treatment team.
• Maintain positive family relations via phone, email, video conferencing, etc. weekly or as desired by family.
• Ensure that all treatment plans, safety plans, and individual support plans are distributed within a week of completion and are used for determining and evaluating individual outcomes. As possible, ensure that the resident and staff working with the student understands program aspects.
• Complete reports, such as face to face contact forms, court questionnaires for permanency hearings, re-evaluations, and other documents as necessary to satisfy and surpass expectations of contracting agencies and licensing regulations.
• Attend and chair all Treatment Plan meetings, 30-day meetings, and transitional meetings, for residents on caseload. Attend and participate in IEP team meetings for residents on caseload. Present all relevant and appropriate data and assessment information at the respective meetings.
• Facilitate resident attendance to Treatment Plan/IEP team meetings, core team, and case conferences as deemed appropriate; provide supports and preparation needed to facilitate appropriate participation.
• Facilitate and perform duties required in the After Care and Discharge process.
• Maintain communication with the aftercare placement dependent on referring agency's rules and regulations.
• Facilitate and perform duties required in the Admissions process.
• Assist in crisis intervention when available.
• Complete assessments upon admission; update all assessments annually. In collaboration with the treatment team, utilize assessments to develop treatment goals. Ensure Treatment Plan goals are specific, measurable, attainable, relevant, and time-bound (SMART).
• Compile paperwork to request…