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NEOGOV · 4 months ago

Children's Long-Term Support Program Case Manager

Appleton, WI

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$61K/yr - $67K/yr

2+ years exp

NEOGOV is a company that focuses on providing essential services, and they are seeking a Case Manager for the Children's Long-Term Support Program. The role involves serving as a point of contact for participants and their families, assessing needs, and coordinating services to support individuals with disabilities.

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Responsibilities

Obtain information from clients, family members, and other agencies to assess needs or degree of disability

Provide individuals and family members with information that best meet their needs, goals, and preferences, maintaining a person centered approach while being culturally sensitive

Maintain knowledge of vocational, housing, and other community resources

Make referrals to other agencies for additional services as requested or as appropriate

Maintain working relationships with other human services, medical, and social services agencies at various locations and levels of authority

Provide educational presentations to other agencies, organizations, and the general public. Participate in community events and outreach

Identify needs in the service delivery system and participate in program development initiatives

Attend Unit/Division Meetings, client/customer/participant collaboration meetings, and other meetings as required

Maintain clinical files and accurate records, as appropriate, and prepares reports as required for coordination of the case and in accordance with State and Medical Assistance guidelines

Receive and screen referrals for children with disabilities

Perform an assessment and interpret results to determine eligibility for program

Provide ongoing case management and service coordination to families and children enrolled in the program

Assess needs and provide information and services to meet the needs using a person-centered approach

Provide support, education, and technical services to assist families, individuals, and agencies in caring for the disabled individual

Maintain accurate records and prepare reports and documentation for court proceedings

Certification as a Children's Long Term Care Functional Screener is required and will be achieved through training and examination

Perform timely documentation within 3 business days and maintain required productivity rates

Maintain regular and predictable attendance. Works overtime/extra hours as needed

Perform other duties as assigned

Qualification

Children's Long Term Care Screener CertificationCase ManagementHuman Services ExperienceDegreeCommunication SkillsCultural SensitivityTeam PlayerOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementProblem Solving

Required

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree or a license to practice as a Registered Nurse

Two years of experience in a health or human services field, working with one or more of the populations serviced

Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

Certification as a Children's Long Term Care Functional Screener is required and will be achieved through training and examination

Knowledge of and demonstrated ability to conform to goals, policies, and procedures

Ability to operate a variety of office equipment including personal computer, photocopier, calculator, and telephone

Ability to transport oneself from location to location in an efficient and expedient manner

Ability to adhere to professional ethics and standards

Skill in organization including paperwork, time management and prioritization of crisis demands

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, divide, calculate decimals and percent's, and make use of the principles of descriptive statistics

Ability to comprehend and interpret a variety of documents including client records, medical, accident, and other reports; psychological evaluations and other assessment reports, school records, professional literature, policy and procedure manuals, diagnostic manuals, etc

Ability to prepare a variety of documents including client records, referrals, court reports, intake and assessment records, case notes, individual treatment plans, letters and other correspondence, etc

Ability to use and interpret medical, legal, and counseling terminology related to the specialty

Ability to work well in a team environment

Ability to communicate effectively with clients and family members, community agencies and service providers, psychiatrists, physicians, other medical professionals, attorneys, Human Services personnel, school personnel, and others verbally and in writing

Knowledge of the service delivery system

Knowledge of aging, disabilities, and/or mental illness, dependent on assignment, the effects on individuals and families, and the resources available