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Summary: Coordinate, monitor and assist all persons determined to be eligible for the program with all aspects of their services. Maintain organized, accurate, complete, and detailed case file records that comply with all organizational and regulatory standards on each person served. Remain up to date and knowledgeable about other resources in the community that might provide individuals with the opportunity to live, learn, work, and play in their communities.
Job Responsibility
Coordinate, monitor and assist all persons determined to be eligible for the program with all aspects of their services
Maintain organized, accurate, complete, and detailed case file records that comply with all organizational and regulatory standards on each person served
Remain up to date and knowledgeable about other resources in the community that might provide individuals with the opportunity to live, learn, work, and play in their communities
Coordinates the admission of all assigned referrals and provides assistance with procuring required documentation necessary to determine eligibility
Responsible for securing required prescription for services to be received as identified in the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP)
Coordinates the development of the Individual Treatment Plan (ITP) annually
With input from person served, stakeholders and other team members, develop long and short-term goals and corresponding objectives that are clear, meaningful, measurable, and consistent with level of development
Reviews each ITP and goals/objectives at least quarterly to determine effectiveness and progress
Composes a detailed report describing the outcome of each objective no less than quarterly
Maintains case files for persons served in compliance with all organizational and regulatory standards
Assists individuals in identifying and utilizing community resources and natural support networks by working cooperatively with individuals, families, state and/or federal agencies and other service providers
Works with individual served and if applicable the parent/guardian to resolve crises
Utilizes positive behavior intervention techniques to manage and promote improved behavior
Assists individuals in self-advocacy
Facilitates transition of individual from case manager to day program staff when admissions process is complete and provides day program staff all documents necessary to implement ITP of the individual and document progress in goals and objectives
Participates in activities that promote community awareness of Easterseals Arkansas programs including attending transition fairs and transition IEP meetings at local schools
Conducts and documents monthly contact meetings with each individual on caseload
Ensures that the Adult Services databases and other informational tracking systems remain current and accurate
Requirements
Bachelor's degree (B. A.) preferred from a four-year college or university in Psychology, Social Work, Special Education or related field or a minimum of 2 years equivalent experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities in a DD setting