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Opportunity House, Inc
QIDP Certification (Preferred) *Case Manager* ~ MIN 1 YR EXP REQ
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What they do
A Case Worker is employed by a government agency, non-profit organization, or other social services group to take on the cause of individuals and provide them with advocacy, information, and other services.
$49,675 / year median in Illinois
+10% projected growth
Job Description
Summary Oversee medical, behavioral, and entitlements for clients on your case load. Coordinate and communicate with house managers to ensure clients overall well-being is being met daily. Assist will DSP tasks as necessary in the home. Essential Functions
- Plan, coordinate, and implement services to meet the needs of assigned clients.
- Cooperate with the ISC to write and develop service plans, goals, and objectives that address identified needs; monitor and report on the progress or regression of skills and supports.
- Lead the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) to include scheduling, coordinating, attending and facilitating of planning conferences with all disciplines. This may include annual, semi- annual and as needed staffing or meetings.
- Maintain a cooperative relationship with clients, parents/guardians, co-workers, other departments, other community agencies we work with, funders/regulators, etc., to foster productive teamwork and accomplish goals.
- Help clients develop services and supports tailored to their needs. Help individuals access and participate in the design of community support services specified in their plans.
- Ensure that individual rights and responsibilities are known and met. Provide Self-Advocacy training to clients.
- Teach educational social-development, recreational activity skills to individuals or groups of clients.
- Communicate with team regarding critical information. Such as change in health, dietary needs, mobility needs, personal care needs, level of independence, level of supervision, and outcomes.
- Assist with or consult team on client issues and new developments including behavior interventions and techniques.
- Advocate and protect client's health, safety, welfare and personal well-being by implementing emergency, safety, and infection control plans.
- Ensure the safety and health of clients by identifying and eliminating safety hazards, establishing and enforcing safety rules, and reporting accidents promptly.
- Arrange for transportation as needed.
- Maintain timely and accurate records including ensuring that client records are uploaded and available on the DocManagement System.
- Maintain timely and accurate billing records for client activities detailing the service provided.
- Participate in meetings and committees as assigned.
- Become Authorized to pass medication in homes within 6 months of hire.
- Follow medication administration procedures and pass medications. Assess and respond to client illness and injury. Assistin the training and orientation of new hires, including modules of the DSP curriculum and OJT competencies.
- Comply with and enforce applicable licensing and regulatory requirements, laws, work rules, accreditation standards, and O.H. policies and procedures.
- Maintain clients benefits and entitlements as necessary.
- Be flexible and assist with DSP tasks in the homes as necessary.
- Assist with client funds including cash log, writing checks, client shopping, etc.
- Maintain QIDP status, including Continuing Education Requirements.
- Maintain First Aid, CPR, Rule 50 and other required certification.
- Perform other duties as assigned. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Ability to analyze problems, develop solutions, and use independent judgment.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize and perform duties without immediate direction or supervision.
- Ability to keep client and OH business information confidential.
- Skilled in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to utilize agency apps including Team, DocManagment, Relias, Therap, and a variety of other software Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee works mostly in an office environment that is quiet to moderately loud, depending on the work area.
- Bachelor's Degree
- QIDP Qualified
- At least one year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
- Certified as a Direct Support Professional or become DSP certified within 90 days of hire.
- Valid driver's license and auto insurance
- Minimum three years driving experience AAP/EEO Statement OH provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.