Benefits:
401(K)
Medical Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Long-term Disability Insurance
Paid Time Off
Paid Holidays
Educational Assistance

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITY:

• The Case Manager is responsible for individuals in SVRC Vocational and Community Living Support programs. Case Managers provide support to individuals based on their plan of service.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Responsible for vocational rehabilitation program participants, authoring designated plans of service, implementing and/or coordinating the implementation of the plan, writing progress reviews of the plan, communicating with the designated referral contact person and/or guardians about the plan and progress.
• Responsible for special assignments within Vocational and Community Living Support programs, as assigned by supervisor.
• Ensures jobseekers receive high quality service with participant?s skills, interests, and supports kept at the forefront; includes jobseeker at each step of the process.
• Completes intake (including Discovery) and orientation of participants to program or for services to be provided; may include tours, conveying of rules and expectations, signing necessary documents, conducting initial interview, and eliciting participant?s cooperation and interest in the program.
• Implements person-centered plan, addendums, progress reviews at prescribed intervals.
• Communicates (written and verbal) with referral contact person (and parent/guardian, if applicable) concerning participant?s progress and/or problem development in a timely manner; informs supervisor of critical incidents immediately.
• Coaches participants on various work-related topics (e.g. appropriate grooming and dress, job seeking skills, work behaviors, how to impress a supervisor, behaviors which may lead to dismissal, potential jobs in the community, overcoming barriers, etc.).
• Supports program participants in the community through follow along services.
• Transports participants as needed for program participation.
• Communicates with job coaches or others on how to work with individual participants.
• Maintains documentation in accordance with agency, CARF, and Community Mental Health standards and requirements.

MARGINAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• May be responsible for job, task, and safety analyses (off site) for both volunteer and possible community-based work sites.
• May systematically contact employers concerning employment needs and participant status; communicates this to others in the organization.
• May identify opportunities for business tours, volunteerism, and community activities.
• All other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor?s degree in the human services field or other applicable area preferred.
• Effective written and oral communications skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office products.
• Ability to work with a diverse population.
• Ability to display reasoning; decision-making skills, and empathy
• Successful completion of Criminal History Background Check and Drug Screen is required under the terms of agency employment.

ADDITIONAL FOR DRIVERS:

• Safe driving record.
• License: able to secure a valid State of MI Chauffer?s License.