What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at Thrive Therapy of Kansas?
Lead. Coordinate. Make an Impact.
Are you a compassionate leader with a passion for serving others? Thrive Therapy of Kansas is seeking a Life Skills Coach & Care Coordinator to help establish and grow our presence throughout Southeast Kansas (SEK).
This hybrid role combines direct client care with care coordination, relationship building, and regional support. You'll serve as a key liaison between our clients, families, Specialists, Staffers, and clinical team while helping ensure exceptional care throughout the region.
If you're looking for a position where you can make a meaningful impact while helping shape the future of community-based rehabilitation, we'd love to hear from you.
Job Overview:
The Life Skills Coach & Care Coordinator provides direct services to individuals with brain injuries while coordinating care, supporting Specialists, and strengthening Thrive Therapy's presence throughout Southeast Kansas.
This position requires a self-motivated professional who enjoys building relationships, solving problems, and collaborating with both internal teams and community partners.
Responsibilities:
- Provide one-on-one life skills coaching in clients' homes, community settings, and therapy centers.
- Teach and reinforce cognitive, behavioral, and independent living skills.
- Support clients in achieving individualized goals and increasing independence.
- Maintain accurate documentation, progress notes, and behavioral data.
- Develop, implement, and monitor client Plans of Care in collaboration with the clinical team.
- Provide case management services by coordinating care, communicating with clients, families, providers, and community resources to ensure continuity of services.
- Monitor client progress, identify changing needs, and coordinate appropriate interventions and resources.
- Build and maintain relationships with community partners and referral sources throughout Southeast Kansas.
Important Information Before Applying
This is a community-based rehabilitation, care coordination, and case management position.
The Life Skills Coach & Care Coordinator provides direct rehabilitation services while coordinating client care, developing and monitoring Plans of Care, and collaborating with families, providers, and community resources to ensure continuity of services.
While experience providing direct support is highly valued, this is not a CNA, home health aide, or personal care attendant position. This role focuses on coaching, care coordination, cognitive and behavioral rehabilitation, and helping individuals achieve greater independence. This position does not typically involve bathing, toileting, medication administration, skilled nursing, or other medical procedures.
Travel Requirements
This position serves clients throughout Southeast Kansas (SEK) and requires travel between client homes, community locations, and partner organizations.
A company vehicle will be provided for work-related travel. Applicants must possess a valid driver's license and maintain an acceptable driving record.
Qualifications
Required
- Master's Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Counseling, Human Services, Rehabilitation, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and time-management abilities.
- Ability to work independently while managing multiple priorities.
- Valid driver's license with an acceptable driving record.
Preferred
- Experience working with individuals with brain injuries or neurological conditions.
- Experience in case management, care coordination, rehabilitation, behavioral health, or community-based services.
- Leadership or supervisory experience.
Pay: $27.00 - $31.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Do you possess a Master's degree in one of the following or a closely related field?
Psychology
Social Work
Counseling
Human Services
Rehabilitation
Healthcare Administration
Other related field
- Do you possess a valid driver's license with a clean driving record?
- This position requires traveling throughout Southeast Kansas using a company-provided vehicle. Are you comfortable traveling throughout the assigned service area?
- This is a full-time (35 hours/week), community-based position serving Southeast Kansas. Are you available to work this schedule?
Work Location: In person
Salary : $27 - $31