Case Manager - Intermediate Care Facility

Job Description

Job Description

Join Our Mission at Lambs FarmAt Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing meaningful opportunities, person-centered support, and a vibrant community where people can grow. For more than six decades, our residential, vocational, recreational, and community-based programs have helped participants build independence, pursue their goals, and enjoy fulfilling lives.Our Residential team plays a critical role in supporting participants' health, safety, independence, and quality of life. Through individualized planning, advocacy, coordinated services, and strong interdisciplinary collaboration, our Case Managers help ensure each participant's needs, preferences, rights, and personal goals remain at the center of their care.Do you have a passion for advocacy, person-centered planning, and helping individuals achieve meaningful outcomes? Lambs Farm may be the place for you.SummaryWe are seeking a dedicated and highly organized Case Manager to coordinate and monitor services and supports for individuals residing in our Intermediate Care Facility for Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ICF/IID).Reporting to the Case Management Supervisor, you will serve as an advocate and key member of the interdisciplinary team, facilitating person-centered planning, developing and monitoring Individual Program Plans and Behavior Support Plans, coordinating services, monitoring participant progress, and ensuring compliance with applicable ICF/IID regulations and organizational standards.This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact by supporting participant health, safety, independence, community involvement, and overall quality of life.The RoleMeet regularly with participants to understand their needs, preferences, strengths, goals, and desired outcomesAdvocate for services and supports that promote participant independence, choice, dignity, health, safety, and quality of lifeDevelop, implement, review, and update Individual Program Plans (IPPs) in accordance with ICF/IID requirementsEnsure services and supports are person-centered and responsive to changing participant needsCoordinate and monitor medical, behavioral, residential, vocational, recreational, community-based, and other services identified through each participant's planFacilitate and lead annual IPP and interdisciplinary team meetings, ensuring participation from the participant, guardian or family, and appropriate team membersDocument recommendations, decisions, action items, and required follow-up from interdisciplinary meetingsMonitor participant progress and changing needs and initiate revisions to services, supports, and plans as appropriateComplete required monthly progress notes and other regulatory documentation accurately and within established timeframesServe as a primary point of contact for participants, families, guardians, internal staff, and outside service providersRespond appropriately to emergency and behavioral situationsTrack and report behavioral incidents in accordance with state and organizational requirementsDevelop, write, implement, and monitor Behavior Support Plans in collaboration with the interdisciplinary teamAccompany participants to medical appointments, counseling sessions, community activities, and other services when neededTrain direct care staff on participant goals, support plans, and required daily documentationCollaborate with nursing staff, therapists, residential teams, and other professionals to coordinate ongoing careMaintain a caseload of approximately 16 participants with varying ages, needs, and levels of supportSupport participants in engaging meaningfully in campus and community activities based on their interests, preferences, and individual needsAssist participants with money management and understanding insurance benefits as appropriateSupport activities that help participants develop independence and stronger connections to their communityHelp ensure participants can safely access buildings, programs, and community activities based on their physical needsBalance participant choice and independence with assessed risk, health, safety, and regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate, confidential records and comply with all applicable privacy requirementsTravel locally, approximately 10%, for community activities, appointments, and participant support needsQualificationsBachelor 's degree in social work, psychology, healthcare, or a related fieldMinimum of one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilitiesPrevious experience working in an ICF/IID setting strongly preferredComprehensive knowledge of ICF/IID regulations, standards, documentation requirements, and person-centered practices preferredQualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) certification or ability to complete certification within six months of hireWillingness to complete ongoing training required to maintain QIDP qualificationsValid driver's license with a clean driving recordAbility to complete CPR, First Aid, and organizational crisis intervention trainingAbility to complete the Direct Support Professional training program within the first year of employmentKnowledge of applicable state and federal requirements, including DHS, IDPH, HIPAA, and Medicaid regulationsStrong written and verbal communication skills in EnglishStrong organizational, documentation, and follow-through skillsAbility to effectively coordinate with participants, families, guardians, healthcare providers, staff, and external service partnersSound judgment and problem-solving skills when responding to changing participant needs and crisis situationsStrong advocacy skills with a commitment to participant rights, dignity, choice, and independenceAbility to work collaboratively as part of an interdisciplinary teamComputer proficiency, including word processing, spreadsheets, database systems, email, and digital communication platformsAbility to manage multiple priorities while maintaining accurate and timely documentationCultural sensitivity and ability to work respectfully with individuals from diverse backgroundsAbility to maintain confidentiality and professional standards in accordance with organizational and regulatory requirementsAbility to walk, stand, and sit for extended periods throughout the workdayAbility to lift, carry, or move mobility aids and support equipment weighing up to 50 poundsAbility to provide direct physical assistance with activities of daily living, including medication administration or medication passes, toileting, bathing or showering, personal hygiene, dressing, and other personal care needsAbility to bend, reach, lift, and physically support individuals with varying levels of assistance needsAbility to drive personal or organizational vehicles for participant transportation and community activitiesFlexibility to provide occasional evening, weekend, or holiday coverage based on participant needs and emergency situationsCompensationThe starting hourly pay for this role is $26.00 /hr.Disclaimer: As part of the pre-employment process, all employees at Lambs Farm are required to successfully complete background and registry checks and medical screenings. These measures are in place to ensure a safe and compliant environment for everyone involved. We appreciate your understanding and cooperation.