Case Manager

Job Descrition

• Case Management Case Management will make a difference in the lives of many by assisting people with ageing and disabled to access and coordinate needed supports and services in community settings.

Knowledge of social, economic, health or rehabilitative services objectives is important, as is knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. This person must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and develop programs or program components. The case manager must evaluate and monitor service delivery and must possess the ability to provide technical assistance regarding program and client issues. An effective communicator, this person will be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities 1. Assists people the ageing and disabled to access and coordinate needed supports and services in community settings. 2. Coordinates and facilitates all activities related to gathering information to be included in the support plan.

• Arranges and obtains clinically pertinent assessments.
• Reviews clinical information and recommendations for interventions and services prior to the SP meeting.
• Assists the person, family, or advocate to identify and access the most cost-effective services and community support based on the individual's and family's interests and preferences.
• Assists individuals and family in applying for/maintaining Medicaid Eligibility.
• Accesses community and internal agency resources (clinical professionals, etc.) in the process to identify and attain needed services.
• Monitors annual Medicaid redetermination dates and assists the individual in completing necessary paperwork and submission.
• Maintains necessary documentation regarding eligibility in individuals' charts.
• Checks the Georgia Health Partnership web site monthly to detect issues/concerns related to eligibility. 3. Oversees the person's participation in the services, support and activities delineated within the ISP. o Determines the extent to which support and services meet the needs and expectations of the individual and family.
• Visits and meets with the individual at the individuals, families, or guardian's request, or when there is a need to meet.
• Makes accommodation to schedule ISP meetings in accordance with family availability as to allow for their participation.
• Ensures at least an annual review/update that summarizes the prior year's plan.
• Identifies the individual's vision of the future; functional/health status; identify preferences; capacities; interests; needs; and personal goals; relevant services; supports and activities in the ISP.

4. Makes necessary arrangements for the person's use of services and supports. 5. Maintains at least monthly face-to-face contact with the individual per DBHDD guidelines; and an additional contact working toward the achievement of the outcomes in the ISP.

• Documents all contacts/services in the support notes and completes a monitoring tool.
• Ensures all actions taken tie into the support plan.
• Intervenes in a timely manner when the individual, family or advocate identifies a problem and reports the issue to the appropriate state and Columbus.
• Is available after hours by phone to assist individuals and/or families in crisis.
• Submits all required documentation in accordance with mandated deadlines.

6. Conducts business in a professional manner in accordance with internal policies. 7. Monitors the recertification process to ensure that annual recertification (including the DMA 7 and annual physicals) is completed and approved in a timely fashion. 8. Reviews grids and reports weekly to ensure actions to procure PCP signatures, assessments, and DMA 7 approval (within 365 days of last approval, no later than the due date, on or before the individual's birth month). 9. Always maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the company while complying with HIPAA, DBHDD and The Columbus Organization's Policies. Responsibilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle devices or use writing tools. The employee frequently lifts and moves up to 10 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 1. This is a contract position. Days and hours of work vary based on the contract. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel Travel is required. Required Experience The person must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human service field, such as social work, psychology, special education, nursing, or a closely related field. The person must have at least one year of experience in serving persons with developmental disabilities or related disabilities in a case management or coordination role; or a Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience. The person must be able to operate a computer and perform basic Windows functions for entering, updating, and maintaining individual's Information System data. 2. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 3. Knowledge of planning principles and report preparation. 4. Skill in interpreting, policies and procedures. 5. Skill in analyzing situations, evaluating information and recommending course of action. 6. Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees and outside agencies. 7. Ability to evaluate issues, explain rules and regulations. 8. Ability to write reports and correspondence. 9. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and associates. 10. Ability to define problems and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,938.00

• $42,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Word:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Winterville, GA 30683 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Winterville, GA 30683 Case Manager Winterville, GA 30683 Hybrid work $35,938

• $42,000 a year
• Full-time $35,938
• $42,000 a year
• Full-time Job Descrition
• Case Management Case Management will make a difference in the lives of many by assisting people with ageing and disabled to access and coordinate needed supports and services in community settings.

Knowledge of social, economic, health or rehabilitative services objectives is important, as is knowledge of methods of compiling, organizing, and analyzing data. This person must have strong problem-solving skills and the ability to plan and develop programs or program components. The case manager must evaluate and monitor service delivery and must possess the ability to provide technical assistance regarding program and client issues. An effective communicator, this person will be able to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others and to understand and apply applicable rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Responsibilities 1. Assists people the ageing and disabled to access and coordinate needed supports and services in community settings. 2. Coordinates and facilitates all activities related to gathering information to be included in the support plan.

• Arranges and obtains clinically pertinent assessments.
• Reviews clinical information and recommendations for interventions and services prior to the SP meeting.
• Assists the person, family, or advocate to identify and access the most cost-effective services and community support based on the individual's and family's interests and preferences.
• Assists individuals and family in applying for/maintaining Medicaid Eligibility.
• Accesses community and internal agency resources (clinical professionals, etc.) in the process to identify and attain needed services.
• Monitors annual Medicaid redetermination dates and assists the individual in completing necessary paperwork and submission.
• Maintains necessary documentation regarding eligibility in individuals' charts.
• Checks the Georgia Health Partnership web site monthly to detect issues/concerns related to eligibility. 3. Oversees the person's participation in the services, support and activities delineated within the ISP. o Determines the extent to which support and services meet the needs and expectations of the individual and family.
• Visits and meets with the individual at the individuals, families, or guardian's request, or when there is a need to meet.
• Makes accommodation to schedule ISP meetings in accordance with family availability as to allow for their participation.
• Ensures at least an annual review/update that summarizes the prior year's plan.
• Identifies the individual's vision of the future; functional/health status; identify preferences; capacities; interests; needs; and personal goals; relevant services; supports and activities in the ISP.

4. Makes necessary arrangements for the person's use of services and supports. 5. Maintains at least monthly face-to-face contact with the individual per DBHDD guidelines; and an additional contact working toward the achievement of the outcomes in the ISP.

• Documents all contacts/services in the support notes and completes a monitoring tool.
• Ensures all actions taken tie into the support plan.
• Intervenes in a timely manner when the individual, family or advocate identifies a problem and reports the issue to the appropriate state and Columbus.
• Is available after hours by phone to assist individuals and/or families in crisis.
• Submits all required documentation in accordance with mandated deadlines.

6. Conducts business in a professional manner in accordance with internal policies. 7. Monitors the recertification process to ensure that annual recertification (including the DMA 7 and annual physicals) is completed and approved in a timely fashion. 8. Reviews grids and reports weekly to ensure actions to procure PCP signatures, assessments, and DMA 7 approval (within 365 days of last approval, no later than the due date, on or before the individual's birth month). 9. Always maintain the confidentiality and integrity of the company while complying with HIPAA, DBHDD and The Columbus Organization's Policies. Responsibilities While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to speak and listen with prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. The employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, and use hands to handle devices or use writing tools. The employee frequently lifts and moves up to 10 pounds. Position Type/Expected Hours of Work 1. This is a contract position. Days and hours of work vary based on the contract. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand. Travel Travel is required. Required Experience The person must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in a human service field, such as social work, psychology, special education, nursing, or a closely related field. The person must have at least one year of experience in serving persons with developmental disabilities or related disabilities in a case management or coordination role; or a Master's Degree in a related field may substitute for the required experience. The person must be able to operate a computer and perform basic Windows functions for entering, updating, and maintaining individual's Information System data. 2. Proficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. 3. Knowledge of planning principles and report preparation. 4. Skill in interpreting, policies and procedures. 5. Skill in analyzing situations, evaluating information and recommending course of action. 6. Skill in maintaining effective working relationships with fellow employees and outside agencies. 7. Ability to evaluate issues, explain rules and regulations. 8. Ability to write reports and correspondence. 9. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers and associates. 10. Ability to define problems and collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$35,938.00

• $42,000.

00 per year

Benefits:

Flexible schedule Paid time off

Schedule:

8 hour shift

Education:

Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

Microsoft Word:

1 year (Required) Ability to

Commute:

Winterville, GA 30683 (Required)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Winterville, GA 30683