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Amergis Case Manager - South Yarmouth, MA in South Yarmouth, Massachusetts
Amergis Healthcare Staffing is seeking a Case Manager in South Yarmouth, MA. The Case Manager is responsible for the coordination of all services received and required by consumers on his/her assigned caseload. The Case Manager will work closely with the Manager, Assistant Manager, clinical employees, and direct care staff in the development and implementation of all Day Habilitation Service Plans.
Details of the position include:
· Location: South Yarmouth, MA
· Setting: Day Habilitation Program
· Start date: ASAP
· Schedule: Mon-Fri 8:30-2:30
· Salary: $22/hr
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned. Employees must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation.
Ensure and safeguard consumers' human dignity, rights and liberties.
Be responsible for Consumer Case Management: Attend all Individual Service Plan meetings and Day Habilitation Service Plan meetings. (annual, Pre-ISP/Pre-DHSP in house.)
Work in conjunction with developmental specialists in developing and documenting all DHSP goals and objectives.
Coordinate Service Plans: Coordinate and schedule Pre-DHSP and DHSP meetings with Service Coordinators, residential programs, parents, guardians and any other stakeholders. Ensure documentation is completed for DHSP’s and ISP's,as necessary for DDS funded individuals and annual review meetings. Assist employees in developing activities to meet ISP and DHSP objectives. Monitor DHSP by documented review of monthly progress notes and report to Manager. Ensure that comprehensive DHSP’s and ISP goals for DDS funded individuals are created and carried out for each individual.
Develop and maintain all case management records for assigned caseload.
Participate in Case Record Review.
Evaluate and document unmet needs of consumers on a monthly basis with Developmental Specialists
Be responsible for follow-up when a consumer from his/her caseload leaves the program, under any circumstances. Make follow-up contacts on a 90 day basis and document in case file. Submit information generated from follow-up contact to the Manager on a quarterly basis.
Adhere to all funding and accreditation source regulations as well as all CCI policies and procedures.
Adhere to job requirements for computers and technology to create and maintain accurate records, collecting, compiling, and evaluating data while learning and remaining current with appropriate systems. Such technology may include software, such as HR/Payroll systems, email systems and data management systems and general office equipment such as desk phones, mobile devices, chrome books, laptops, and copiers.
Act as a member of the Interdisciplinary Team, evaluating referrals, discharges and suspensions.
Monitor all programmatic components of consumers’ participation in habilitation services.
Communicate with family, guardians, residential providers and service coordinators on a regular basis within established guidelines, documenting all significant contact
Meet with clinical/rehabilitation staff to review services and participation of each individual, and to ensure integration and continuity of habilitation services.
Actively participate on work teams to solve problems, share ideas and plan for change
Develop and expand opportunities for community integration to address consumers' social and recreational interests, using agency and one's own network of contacts.
Promote accessibility for people with disabilities in the community by identifying and addressing existing and potential barriers to access (architectural, attitudinal, etc.).
May provide services to consumers with behavioral challenges that at times may be expressed in an aggressive manner.
OTHER DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:
Understands and implements Positive Behavioral Supports (PBS) Universal Supports strategies and techniques with consumers and co-workers.
Provide supervision and employee training relative to Service Plan development and documentation.
Assist consumers physically as necessary, including, but not limited to,
a. toileting,
b. transferring,
c. feeding.
d. behavioral intervention,
e. emergency evacuation, etc.
Participate in weekly Management meetings and keep Manager informed on an ongoing basis of all consumer related issues.
Establish and maintain professional relationships with consumers, family members, guardians, community contacts, co-workers and supervisors, funding sources and all other stakeholders as appropriate.
Attend and participate in employees meetings, trainings and development.
May be assigned to other program/service locations, as needed.
All other job-related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· EXPERIENCE and/or EDUCATION: At least three years' experience and/or training in working with individuals with developmental disabilities and demonstrated working knowledge of principles of normalization. Bachelor’s degree in relevant human service field preferred.
· LANGUAGE SKILLS: Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, policies, and procedures manuals. Ability to compose routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively before groups of consumers or agency employees .
· REASONING ABILITY: Ability to apply commonsense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
· CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: Valid driver’s license and satisfactory driving record required.
· OTHER SKILLS and ABILITIES: Demonstrated ability to work with minimal direct supervision yet work as a member of a team and consult with and advise others appropriately. Acceptable criminal record. Bi-lingual (Portuguese) may be helpful.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
· While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and people, and reach with hands and arms. The employee will sit, stand, walk and possibly stoop, kneel, or crouch while performing the duties of this job.
· The employee will regularly lift and/or move consumers in and out of wheelchairs and vehicles, lift and/or move consumers up from and down to mats, and intervene verbally and physically with consumers during behavior incidents. Specific vision abilities required by this job include distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Please feel free to contact me with any questions you may have regarding the positions. Thank you!
Tyler daRosa | Amergis Healthcare Services
Recruiter| Government Services
781-400-8283 Office | 866-941-7397 Fax
tydarosa@amergis.com | www.amergis.com
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
*Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions.
Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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