ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Case Managers will work with people who have intellectual disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder. Case Managers will develop and monitor the Person Centered Plan process This includes but is not limited to scheduling, meeting facilitation, team coordination, and plan development. Case Managers will meet all billable productivity standards set by Lighthouse Community Care, LLC. Case Managers will ensure timely and accurate completion of all comprehensive assessments, quarterly reviews, and other MaineCare related procedures. Case Managers will provide linkage to services to meet identified barriers through referral, advocacy, and monitoring of services in accordance with MaineCare policies. Case Managers will provide support to members to access needed resources. Case Managers will provide advocacy for members, prompt self-advocacy, assist them with making choices, achieving identified goals, and promoting community inclusion. Case Managers will maintain members records in the electronic medical record. Case Managers are responsible for their own schedule and will ensure all members are contacted and in accordance with DHHS policies, and that sufficient time is allocated for follow-up activities. Case Managers will assist members in accessing and maintaining needed resources on an as-needed basis, including but not limited to funding sources for services, food supplement benefits, healthcare, housing, transportation, education, and vocational services.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work or closely related field: Psychology, Mental Health and Human Services, Behavioral Health, Behavioral Sciences, Social Work, Human Development, Special Education, Counseling, Rehabilitation, Sociology, or Nursing
• 1-year experience in the field of Social Work or closely related field listed above
• Valid driver’s license with clean driving record and insured vehicle
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Critical thinking skills
• Ability to work independently under limited supervision
• Strong professional boundaries

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.25 - $22.00 per hour

Expected hours: No more than 40 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• No nights
• No weekends

Supplemental pay types:

• Bonus opportunities
• Signing bonus

Application Question(s):

• Do you have a valid driver's license?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• Social Work: 1 year (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Augusta, ME: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person