CLASS Case Manager

JOB FUNCTION:

Performs all required case management functions within specified timeframes. Maintains full, accurate and current documentation of evaluations, assessments, needs, progress, services, financial data and all other categories of information required in each individual's record. IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Director of CLASS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor’s degree in a health and human services field and two years’ work experience in the delivery of services and supports to persons with related conditions or similar disabilities; or

• High school diploma and four years’ work experience in the delivery of services and supports to persons with related conditions or similar disabilities; or

• High school equivalency certificate issued in accordance with the law of the issuing state and four years’ work experience in the delivery of services and supports to persons with related conditions or similar disabilities.

• Must have a valid Texas Driver’s License and proof of liability insurance.

DUTIES:

• The case manager performs all required functions within specified time frames;

• The case manager knows each individual in his/her caseload personally and is familiar with their goals, needs, opportunities and problems;

• Advocates to increase opportunities for individuals by identifying resources in the community and working with the agency(s) to integrate these resources into the service plan;

• Enables individual to make informed choices regarding important aspects of life (such as housing, employment and relationships) and supports those decisions;

• Meets regularly with the individual and allies to discuss progress, problems and plans (whenever possible, such contact should occur where the individual lives, works, attends classes);

• Maintains a cooperative working relationship with the direct services agency and HHSC, including regular contact and consultation;

• Coordinates service planning and monitors services provided by the Direct Services Agency and non waiver service providers to ensure quality and appropriateness and acts promptly to resolve problems;

• Maintains full, accurate and current documentation of evaluations, assessments, needs, progress, services, financial data and all other categories of information required under the waiver in each individual's record;

• Ensures that individuals are linked with needed Medicaid services not provided by the waiver, resources and non-waiver services defined in their Individual Plan of Care. This includes referring participants who require supported employment or pre-vocational services to the Texas Workforce Commission (TWC);

• Other duties as assigned.

IN ADDITION, THE CASE MANAGER MUST:

• Acquire at least 15 hours per year of professional development

BENEFITS: Group medical, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance plans; paid holidays and PTO (paid vacation/sick leave); supportive work environment.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person