About the role
Description
JOB SUMMARY
The Target Case Manager assists a family in the planning and coordination of I/DD services. This individual attends IEP meetings as an advocate, provides community resources, and creates a Person-Centered Support Plan for the child’s needs.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS (RESPONSIBILITIES):
Provides information on IDD Services.
Assists with service planning and coordination of IDD services.
Assist clients with needs assessment on an on-going basis.
Organize, prioritize, and perform work tasks within deadlines and constraints of policies, procedures, and processes of regulatory entities.
Deal effectively with clients, community professionals, and co-workers in a professional manner.
Comply with rules of Conduct for Case Managers Serving People with Developmental Disabilities.
Performs other tasks as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field required.
Minimum of 6 months’ full time experience in field of Human Services.
Prior experience working with children with special needs preferred.
SKILLS:
Must be a self-starter and work independently as well as a great team player.
Excellent written and verbal communication.
Excellent people skills.
Ability to perform work tasks within the physical demand requirements as outlined below.
FLSA CLASSIFICATION:
Non-Exempt
STATUS:
Monday through Friday, Full-Time
WORK PACE:
Self-paced, requiring the ability to think and act quickly and efficiently in a fast-paced, demanding work environment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
This position operates in a professional office environment, utilizing standard office equipment.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
May require frequent extended work days. Requires some travel between RUI sites, other community agencies and throughout the state.
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FREQUENCY: Never = 0% Rarely = 1 - 10% Occasionally = 11 - 33% Frequently = 34 - 66% Continuously = 67 + %
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LIFTING:
WEIGH FREQUENCY OBJECTS
1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Supplies and files.
11 - 35 lbs. Rarely Supplies and equipment
CARRYING: WEIGHT FREQUENCY OBJECTS 1 - 10 lbs. Frequently Supplies and files 11 - 35 lbs. Rarely Equipment Bending: Rarely Squatting: Rarely Kneeling: Rarely Climbing: Rarely - stairs (Frequently for multi-level facilities) Grasping: Frequently Reaching: Occasionally Fine Manipulation: Continuously Driving: Occasionally