Vocational Case Manager

Job description

Vocational Case Manager

Our central Illinois organization provides programs and services to adults with disabilities; enriching their quality of life, promoting social change, and optimizing their potential for independence.

Reports To: Administrator of Vocational Services

Provides Supervision To: Consumers served by CWTC

General Expectations: The Vocational Case Manager is responsible for developing Individual Service Plans/Implementation Strategies, maintaining consumer files, and analyzing achievement of program goals. Responsibilities are to be carried out in accordance with CWTC's mission, policies, and in a manner that supports individuals with disabilities. All employees are required to attend mandated training sessions.

Essential Duties:

Implement the Individual Service Plan/Implementation Strategy in cooperation with the consumer, the family, the residential program, and other professional involved, including performing assessments and gathering assessment information from other agencies

Maintain consumer records to ensure that pertinent events are recorded, files kept current and in proper order, copies sent to and received according to confidentiality rules and according to schedule with cooperating agencies

Provide individual support to consumers when needed

Analysis of program data sheets, development of monthly progress notes

Serve as liaison with crew chiefs in the regular workshop to document individual functioning

Complete State of Illinois mandated training to receive and keep QIDP certification

Other Duties:

Conduct training sessions in special subjects as assigned

Assist with consumer activities, including transportation

Perform other tasks, not inconsistent with qualifications or regular duties as assigned

Working Conditions: Physical requirements include walking, standing, sitting, bending, lifting up to 20 pounds, and working in an office environment. Interpersonal requirements include speaking and writing clearly and being able to adjust level and rate of language to be understood by consumers.

Related Condition: All employees are responsible for reporting any information, however acquired, pertaining to possible abuse, neglect or exploitation of consumers to immediate supervisor, the Director of Quality Improvement, the Safety Director, or the Executive Director and the Illinois Office of Inspector General, as required.

Safety and Accident Prevention: Employees must follow all safety policies and use necessary protective equipment when applicable. Employees are responsible for reporting safety hazards and/or accidents to their supervisors immediately.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelors' degree in rehabilitation, social work, psychology, or related field

Must be able to formulate individual goals using person centered planning, formulate objectives and methodology

Must have valid driver's license and current auto insurance

Experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities and mental illness

Worksite address

peoria, IL, 61639, US

Who can apply

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