Case Manager - Manhattan (Asl Speaking)

We are currently looking for a Residential Case Manager for one of our Manhattan residential programs that supports individuals with developmental disabilities. The people we support in this program speak American Sign Language, and therefore someone who speaks ASL would be an ideal candidate!

$1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS is currently being offered for this position.

Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling. It's where passion meets purpose. ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities. At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support. With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.'

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for the development and implementation of the Individualized Service Plans for individuals and their advocates in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies within a residential setting. Provides case management services to assigned individuals and determines individual aptitudes, interests and preferences. Identifies appropriate service providers and links individuals with providers. Coordinates services and monitors individual’s satisfaction with the services.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties and responsibilities of the Case Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides social services to each person we support directed toward maximizing their social functioning, enhancing coping capacity of his/her family, asserting and safeguarding their human and civil rights and those of his/her family and fostering their human dignity and personal worth.
• Develops and monitors individual treatment plan in accordance with regulatory and agency policy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning. Interprets, documents and follows up on all recommendations of interdisciplinary team meetings. Chairs all meetings of the interdisciplinary team.
• Includes channels of communications and consultation with residential staff and professional staff to interpret and explain the psychological needs of the people we support as they progress through habilitation.
• Develops goals and activities generated by interdisciplinary team. Produces an active treatment plan schedule for each individual served.
• Documents comprehensive functional assessment and review of plan of care as needed.
• Ensures proper data collection through observation and in-service training.
• Assists in all activities of daily living and participates in activities outside of residence, i.e. shopping, trips swimming pool as needed.
• Supervises Residence Program Specialists in implementation of active treatment plans.
• Makes regular and meaningful family, resident and agency-wide contacts.
• Trains and instructs Residence Program Specialists on individual's specific goal plans, relevant data collection, daily routine and general procedures and practices of the residence.
• Maintains contacts with government social services agencies, not-for-profit social service agencies to access resources and/or advocate for services.
• Performs individual evaluations to determine whether and when alternate placement is needed.
• Handles family outreach and in-service training.
• Ensures that all benefits for which the people we support may be eligible for are applied for in an expeditious manner and to effect transfer of any prior accumulated funds to the agency.
• Provides systematic follow-up to assure referral to appropriate community agencies upon discharge.
• Works regularly with, develops, or is responsible for maintaining security of confidential information such as records of person receiving services which requires regular use of discretion.
• Ensures all adaptive equipment is secured and maintained in good working order.
• Advocates for the people we support to ensure that all of their rights are being fulfilled.
• Writes monthly case notes on all people we support's interpersonal, social, workshop progress, and family contacts.
• Serves as the liaison to Day Programs, Service Coordination, and Clinics as needed.
• Keeps abreast of changes in the field.
• Performs other related duties as requested.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.
• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English.
• Good interpersonal skills necessary to interact effectively with coworkers, employees, the people we support, and their families.
• Must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and appropriate software and E-Mail system.
• Knowledge of equipment typically used by persons receiving services including wheelchairs and adaptive devices.
• Ability to analyze problems and determine corrective measures.
• Ability to work flexible hours.
• Must be able to speak American Sign-Language (ASL).

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Bachelor's Degree in the Human Services field.
• At least one year of prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

COMPENSATION: $26.00/hour +Industry-Leading Benefits! $1,500 SIGN-ON BONUS after 6 months of consecutive employment.

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels.