Case Manager

This job was posted by : For more information, please see: JOB DESCRIPTION POSITION: Targeted Case Manager JOB OBJECTIVE : 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. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Targeted Case Management Director RESPONSIBILITIES: ## ASSESSMENT A. Gather all necessary information regarding the person served in order to identify and document the persons preferred lifestyle, strengths and needs. B. Coordinate and complete assessments as required for funding or other purposes. C. Participate in team meetings to assess and identify peoples needs and preferred lifestyle ensuring person centered discussions and decisions. II. DEVELOPMENT OF SUPPORT PLAN A. 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. B. Work with the person and their team to ensure the active participation of the person in the planning process. ## III. REFERRAL ACTIVITIES A. Refer and link persons with medical, social, education and other programs which can meet the needs identified in the Person Centered Support Plan. B. Ensure informed choice by sharing information about community services, supports, resources and funding with person /guardians. C. Provide follow-up on referrals ensuring the person was able to access the resource and that the resource met the need. D. Facilitate transition processes by scheduling required Transition Meetings and completing Transition Plans making sure necessary information is shared for a successful transition. IV. MONITORING and FOLLOW UP A. Maintain minimum contact standards to build relationships, identify unmet needs and ensure services in the persons 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. B. 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. C. Provide follow up and documentation for issues involving abuse, neglect, exploitation, medical urgencies, injuries or involvement with criminal justice system. V. DOCUMENTATION AND RECORDS A**.** Develop and maintain individual records according to divisional and State procedures to meet licensing standards. B. Maintain daily documentation of Targeted Case Management activities according to State requirements. D. Meet Case Management Division minimum performance expectations by providing documentation of providing an average of 400 units per month of TCM activities. ## VI. CASE MANAGEMENT TEAM A. Actively participate in divisional team meetings by sharing ideas, brainstorming and assisting team members to improve quality of services provided. B. Act as a resource and support for other team members and provide coverage when necessary. C. Provide input on division goals, training needs and other team issues. D. Maintain professional relationships and effective communication with support systems and service providers on behalf of person/family and TARC. E. Participate in the annual Case Management events. VII. OTHER DUTIES AS A SIGNED QUALIFICATIONS: Person of good character who is mentally and physically able to conduct oneself in a responsible manner in carrying out the job for which they are employed. Must be able to work with minimal supervision and meet multiple deadlines. Must be able to work effectively with individuals with diverse values and beliefs. Extensive knowledge of community resources and ways to meet persons needs necessary. Must have the ability to multi-task, be flexible, have outstanding verbal and written communication skills, possess leadership qualities and a desire to work as part of a team. Must have the ability to effectively bring resolve to conflict with integrity and respect of all team members. EDUCATION: Bachelors degree with preference given to degrees in human service fields (Applied Behavioral Sciences, Psychology, Social Work, Child & Family Development,