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Case Manager

ORANGE GROVE CENTER INC · Head Quarters - Chattanooga, TN 37404

External listingfull-timeabout 2 months ago

About The Role

## Description

**WORK SUMMARY:**

This position is responsible for supporting people with Intellectual and/or Developmental Disabilities in developing, monitoring, and reassessing their goals, as needed, using a person-centered approach. The Case Management position is a full time 75-hour position and typically carries a caseload of 30 people. The position also requires completion of additional assignments, as coverage is needed.

**Person-Centered Support:**

  • Be proactive in the support people in their goals to achieve wellness and autonomy through the development of the Outcomes and Action Steps for each service received.
  • Coordinate services and provide care that is safe, timely, effective, efficient, equitable, and person-centered.
  • Complete monthly, unannounced visits, across all day service environments, with the exception of some work sites as well as quarterly home visits.
  • Schedule and facilitate an internal Pre-ISP Meeting 30 to 45 days prior to the ISP Meeting to include pre-approved POM Outcome/Action steps.
  • Assist the person supported at the ISP Meeting, in sharing the information obtained or discovered in the internal Pre-ISP Meeting.
  • Complete any follow up tasks identified in the Pre-ISP Meeting prior to the ISP Meeting. Attend ISP Meetings and complete any follow up tasks identified.

**COS/Customer Relations:**

  • Communicate effectively and develop effective working relations with all stakeholders, including the person, the Circle of Support, and community members.
  • Keep supervisor & COS members informed of events, concerns, and needs of the people supported. Attend trainings, biweekly meetings with supervisor and monthly Case Management Meetings.
  • Educate and support people and COS members regarding community resources, Rights and Responsibilities, self-advocacy, etc.
  • Provide excellent customer service. Notify Coordinator of any complaints received. Follow complaint procedure.

**Documentation:**

  • Review Daily Notes for quality and accuracy, weekly.
  • Complete Monthly Documentation by the of each month for the previous month, based on the Daily Note Reviews.
  • Document all visits, phone calls, and meetings attended in Daily Notes.
  • Annually, complete the Rights Assessment, Safety Assessment, Personal Outcome Measures Assessment, Vocational Assessment, Interest Inventory, one or more Person Centered Thinking Tools, and additional items on the ISP Checklist.
  • Complete a comprehensive Risk Assessment for each service at Orange Grove Center, no less than 90 days prior to the ISP Meeting.
  • Complete data entry and scanning of documents into EZ Pro. o Review EZ Pro each billing cycle for billing purposes.
  • Maintain accurate, up-to-date demographic information on Health Passports and in EZ Pro.

**Administrative:**

  • e Complete all assignments within the required timeframe.
  • Return phone calls and emails within one business day.
  • Complete all required Orange Grove and funder specific paperwork, as needed.
  • Uphold all policies and procedures of Orange Grove and funding regulation bodies.
  • Maintain professional appearance, attitude and communication at all times.

## Qualifications
**EDUCATION:** Bachelor's Degree Preferred
**EXPERIENCE/SKILLS:**

  • Written and verbal communication skills
  • Time management skills and ability to prioritize
  • Decision making and problem solving skills Organizational skills
  • Conflict Resolution skills
  • Ability to work both independently and as a team
  • Teaching and role modeling skills

**PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:** Good overall physical health and personal stamina. Physical examination, including TB skin test or chest x-ray is required prior to employment. Must be able to perform all physical duties including bending, stooping and manual manipulation of restraint straps, and all other job-related equipment.

**Other Requirements:**

Travel in community required. Will need to transport people to appointments/interviews in personal or agency vehicles. Some evening work will be required.

Work a flexible schedule to meet the needs of people supported, allowing for emergencies and inten-uptions.

Other duties as assigned by supervisors and administration.

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