Case Manager - Independent Supported Living Program (Disabilities)

Job Type
Full-time
Description
About Alpert JFS
Since 1974, Alpert Jewish Family Service (Alpert JFS), a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization, has strengthened and enriched the lives of men, women and children of all ages. We do this through a continuum of focused programs addressing the well-being of children and families of all ages, the independence and well-being of older adults, and the optimal quality of life for individuals with special needs.
We are looking for a compassionate and experienced Case Manager to assist individuals in maintaining and/or improving their independence, level of functioning and quality of life by providing for and/or arranging for an array of social services.
Essential Responsibilities:

• Conduct needs assessment and develops service plans, including but not limited to gainful employment, behavioral health support, family needs and resources, and linkage to ancillary services, in collaboration with the family, Residential Program Director and Chief Clinical and Impact Officer.
• Advocate to meet client's needs; consult and collaborate with other professionals and service providers to assure comprehensive care.
• Monitor the ongoing needs of residents through face-to-face interaction and weekly home visits.
• Assure implementation of and adherence to the behavioral management system, including providing behavioral consequences, motivational incentives, and learning experiences for the client.
• Responsible for assessing the safety of the client and their residence to minimize accidents and protect the client's well-being.
• Instruct JRFS Apartment Program residents in Independent Living Skills to include: Financial skills, health, nutrition, fitness, medication management, grooming, hygiene, time management, organizational skills, sex education, relationship skills, housekeeping, personal safety skills, basic emergency skills, pre-vocational, job development, job management skills, social and leisure skills.
• Schedule and attend care plan meetings.
• Document all clinical services and activities in accordance with agency policy and procedures and maintain case records to meet quality standards.
• Provide guidance and problem solve with resident's and their support systems to maximize the residents well-being.
• Analyze and respond to emergencies/crises to maintain quality care.
• Maintain caseload size as required by the agency to meet professional goals.
• Respond to all communications in a timely manner for care continuity.
• Coordinate all internal referrals to other agency programs.
• Assist with grooming, personal hygiene, socialization, meal preparation and other activities of daily living to support patient care plans when needed.
• Provide transportation to doctor's appointments, recreational programs and shopping when needed.
• Administer medications to clients when requested/needed.
• Complete incident reports when needed/required timely.
• Attend meetings and training sessions to meet quality and program standards.

Requirements
Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree required (Social Work or other Behavior Mental Health program strongly preferred).
• 5-7 years in a similar role; experience working with special needs population preferred.
• Experience writing care plans preferred.
• Ability to communicate in English verbally and in writing.
• Annual medical certification to perform job functions.
• Able and willing to drive a twelve (12) passenger van.
• Knowledge of MS Office Suite (Word, Excel).
• A valid Florida driver's license is required and must have a good driving record.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to function independently.

We offer a competitive salary, medical, paid vacation and sick time, paid holidays, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, 403b Retirement, EAP
Alpert JFS provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. Drug Free Workplace.