What are the responsibilities and job description for the Community Case Manager position at Pine Tree Society, Inc.?
Description
Pine Tree Society is seeking Community Case Managers to join our expanding team!
As a Community Case Manager at Pine Tree Society, you will provide resources and support to meet the individualized needs of individuals with intellectual disabilities, Pervasive Developmental Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorders.
Our team assists in the development, coordination and facilitation of a comprehensive person-centered plan (PCP) designed to meet the specific needs of the people we serve. We emphasize community inclusion and empower individuals and their families to be as independent as possible while ensuring they receive the support they need.
We are committed to facilitating a supportive relationship between individuals, their families and service providers in the continuum of care. Case Management services are tailored to each individuals’ needs and circumstances, and might include assistance with:
- Applications for financial assistance
- Residential planning
- Vocational planning
- Recreational opportunities
- Crisis planning
- Day habilitation services
- Guardianship
- Representative Payee services
- Healthcare services
- In-home support
- Respite services
- Transition to waiver or public guardian status
Requirements
Some key responsibilities you can anticipate include:
- Conducting evaluations and assessments to determine each individual’s service needs.
- Meeting with individuals, families, guardians and teams to develop goals and services to aid in achievement of greater independence.
- Participating in a variety of appointments and meetings to represent and advocate for the individuals’ rights and interests.
- Preparing, developing, evaluating the annual person centered plan.
- Entering case notes into EIS database weekly or more frequently.
Required Education and Experience:
- Bachelor's degree in social work or related field
- One or more years of experience working with people with developmental disabilities, case management experience preferred.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.00 - $23.00 per hour
Schedule: Monday to Friday
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ME 04074
Employee Benefits
In addition to being a part of a supportive and impact focused team, our team members also enjoy a competitive benefit package that includes the following offerings:
- Comprehensive health, and vision insurance options for you and your family, as well as employer paid dental insurance.
- Paid life insurance and short-term disability
- A generous paid time off (PTO) accrual policy that includes 15 days/year to start, 12 paid holidays (including 2 floating holidays of your choice)
- Retirement plan with employer match and annual discretionary contributions
- Paid training, certifications, and career development opportunities
- Tuition advancement program of up to $5,250 a year for degree programs at an accredited college or university
- An extensive Employee Assistance Program (includes free counseling, mental health support, wellness resources, financial education support, and more!)
- Access to discounted rates on voluntary insurances (includes accident, illness, cancer, additional life, and disability insurances)
About Pine Tree Society
Since 1936, Pine Tree Society has been proudly supporting Mainers with disabilities breakdown barriers and lead active, socially connected lives. Our services include Pine Tree Camp, two Community Support Programs, Case Management Services, Sign Language Interpreting, Audiology, Speech/Language Services, and our Early Learning Center.
Salary : $5,250