Case Manager - VDPS

As part of our total benefit package, Macomb County proudly offers medical, dental, and vision coverage, with no monthly premium to employees for single, two (2) person or family coverage. Health care, dental and vision benefits are effective the first day of employment.

CLASSIFICATION TITLE:

Case Manager - VDPS

SALARY:

$50,007.10 - $64,680.01

DEPARTMENT:

Community Mental Health

Opening Date:

09/21/2026

Closing Date:

10/03/2026 12:00 a.m.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt - o vertime pursuant to Collective Bargaining Agreement

EMPLOYMENT RELATIONSHIP: Just cause subject to probationary period

CURRENT HOURS AND STARTING TIME: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) position. The starting time for this position is currently 8:30 a.m.

LOCATION: http://www.mccmh.net/locations/

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under direction, provides direct services to program members, persons served, family members and designated others for the Vocational and Day Program Services (VDPS). Implements program activities and participates in research and program evaluation. Promotes assessing of community-based resources for persons served. Facilitates team understanding as well as member assessing of community-based resources.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Conducts assessments, service planning, specialized intensive case management, case work, living skills, training, crisis intervention, advocacy, linking and monitoring for assigned clients.

Conducts home visits and performs home and community-based interventions.

Completes Macomb County Community Mental Health (MCCMH) record keeping requirements, including clinical records such as Person-Centered Plans and case notes, as well as statistical reports.

Provides in-service training and educational activities to MCCMH staff, support professionals and members of the community.

Works cooperatively with members of other disciplines, agencies and community providers to ensure timely and accurate service provision.

Maintains and updates clinical knowledge by reading, in-service training in designated areas, and other activities determined in consultation with the agency’s annual plan and clinical supervisor, or designee.

Coordinates with family, aftercare programs, and ancillary support services to secure aftercare.

Participates in staff meetings, in-service training and supervision with a therapist.

Coordinates inter and intra-agency plans of service.

Monitors customer services through face-to-face person served contact, facility visits, consultation with family members, significant others, service providers and records review.

Develops effective relationships with service providers, home staff and families.

Operates an automobile while performing assigned job duties.

Performs related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required Education and Experience

Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or other mental health related field

Meet qualifications as specified in the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) Prepaid Inpatient Health Plan (PIHP)/Community Mental Health Services Programs (CMHSP) Qualifications per Medicaid Services as a Qualified Intellectual Disability Professional (QIDP);

1. Individual with specialized training (including fieldwork and/or internships associated with the academic curriculum where the student works directly with persons with intellectual or developmental disabilities as part of that experience) OR one (1) year of experience in treating or working with a person who has intellectual disability (prior to or post degree acquisition); and is a psychologist, physician, educator with a degree in education from an accredited program, social worker, physical therapist, occupational therapist, speech-language pathologist, audiologist, behavior analyst, registered nurse, dietician, therapeutic recreation specialist, a licensed/limited-licensed professional counselor, OR

2. A human services professional with at least a bachelor’s degree in a human services field

Preferred Education and Experience

Master’s Degree from an accredited college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education, Counseling, or other mental health related field

One (1) year experience working in a behavioral health setting

Required Licenses or Certifications

Possession of required state licensure appropriate to position and ability to meet privileging and credentialing guidelines

Possession of a valid Michigan driver’s license and operable, insured automobile for authorized travel

Preferred Licenses or Certifications

None

COMPETENCIES FOR SUCCESSFUL PERFORMANCE OF JOB DUTIES

Knowledge of:

Applicable computer applications

Michigan Mental Health Code and its rules and regulations

Various disciplines and assessment tools utilized by each discipline

Working understanding on practices for adherence to Medical Services Administration (MSA) Medicaid policies and procedures

Techniques to de-escalate/interact in potentially dangerous situations

Skill in:

Using good professional judgment for the welfare and safety of our persons served

Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities

Analyzing information and completing reports

Ability to:

Collaborative: Approaches all situations with a teamwork and solution focused mindset demonstrated through active participation in meetings, volunteering to assist teammates and other departments as appropriate. Examples include participation in internal and external committees, subcommittees, process improvement groups or other multi-organizational initiatives

Accountable: Takes ownership and empowers others to do the same as evidenced by identifying solutions and acting on job responsibilities and organizational objectives, daily

Respectful: Treats people with dignity while honoring individual differences demonstrated through use of positive and encouraging statements and/or interactions to, about and/or with colleagues and persons served; evidenced by supervisor observation, feedback from other department staff and leadership

Engages effectively with diverse communities; interact with people in an inclusive manner that respects cultural and socio-economic differences

Work in an environment which embraces the county’s Dignity Campaign

Effectively speak, write, and understand the English

Effectively speak, write, and understand a language other than English is preferred

Understand and carry out oral and/or written instructions

Accurately organize and maintain paper documents and electronic files

Maintain the confidentiality of information

Work independently

WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS

The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Work Environment

Office or similar indoor environment: F/C

Outdoor environment: N/S

Street environment (near moving traffic): N/S

Construction site: N/S

Confined space: N/S

Exposures

Individuals who are hostile or irate: O

Individuals with known violent backgrounds: O

Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): N/S

Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): N/S

Communicable diseases: N/S

Moving mechanical parts: N/S

Fumes or airborne particles: N/S

Toxic or caustic chemicals, substances, or waste: N/S

Loud noises (85+ decibels): N/S

Blood Borne Pathogens: N/S

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.

N/S=Never/Seldom O=Occasionally F/C= Frequently/Continuously

Demand

Balancing on even or uneven surfaces/ground: N/S

Bending (forward or backward bending at the waist): N/S

Climbing up or down stairs, ladders, scaffolding and platforms: N/S

Crawling (moving about on hands and knees): N/S

Inspecting in confined spaces: N/S

Digging: N/S

Driving on sealed and unsealed roads: O

Grasping, gripping, holding, clasping with fingers or hands: F/C

Kneeling to work at low levels: O

Manual Dexterity (fine finger movements i.e., keyboard operating, writing): F/C

Lift/Carry/Move objects from one level/position to another:

Up to 10 pounds: O

Up to 50 pounds: N/S

More than 50 pounds: N/S

Over 100 pounds: N/S

Push/Pull objects away from or towards the body: O

Reaching overhead (arms raised above the shoulder) or forward reaching (arms extended): O

Sitting in a seated position during the task performance: F/C

Standing in an upright position without movement: F/C

Walking considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

Running considerable distances in the facility on multiple surfaces: N/S

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS AND DISCLAIMERS

Complies with P.A. 390, as amended, known as the State’s Emergency Management Act and the County’s Emergency Management resolution as well as all related plans, policies and procedures covered by those statutes.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by employees in this job. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment amongst other possible accommodations.

The American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees (AFSCME) Local 411 bargaining unit represents this position. Therefore, there may be contract language which could require consideration in the selection process.

GRANT OR EXTERNALLY FUNDED POSITION – This position will continue only if sufficient grant or external funds are provided.