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DEPARTMENT: Vocational Services
SUPERVISOR: Manager, Vocational Services
Gesher Human Services is a bridge to hope and opportunity for people at work, at home, and in the community. Gesher’s workforce development, behavioral health, and inclusion programming serves all Metro Detroiters while meeting the needs of the Jewish community.
GENERAL JOB DESCRIPTION
The Case Manager plays a key role in assisting individuals with disabilities in developing, implementing and maintaining a vocational and/or non-vocational plan. The Case Manager helps individuals identify their interests, skills and goals needed to reach their goals. The Case Managers also assist the Job Coach Supervisor in training Job Coaches in developing training strategies to assist participants in reaching their goals.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor's degree in psychology, social work, special education or related field required.
Other:
Two years related work experience serving individuals with disabilities required. American Sign Language skills is a plus. Interpersonal skills sufficient to communicate with participants, public and staff. Composition skills sufficient to prepare required reports both in writing and on a computer. Driving record must meet safe driving standards as established by Agency insurance carrier. Reliable automobile and valid Michigan driver's license, proof of registration and insurance are required.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITESIn conjunction with the participants and staff, develop and implement specific programs to assist participants with learning and maintaining skills that maximize and promote a healthy, active and socially integrated lifestyle.
Using a person-centered approach, provide case coordination, follow-along supports, linkages and advocacy services to participants
Manage day-to-day operations of assigned employment, volunteer/and or recreations locations, including developing, implementing, and maintaining quality procedures so that service and safety requirements are met
Develop, monitor, and periodically review support plans for designated participants.
Secure and maintain required authorizations for service.
Prepare and submit necessary documentation in computerized databases for funding source in a timely manner.
Generate reports and other documents to ensure that the case record is in accordance with all applicable regulations for governing accreditation and funding bodies.
Carry cell phone and be available to provide coverage to ensure proper staffing at sites, as well as to provide direction to staff.
Establish and maintain positive and outcome-oriented relationships with participants and their involved others, community partners, other team members, and funding sources.
Transport participants using own vehicle or agency van, as needed.
Perform job-coaching, and/or Lead Job Coach job duties, as needed.
Serve on Agency committee(s) as appointed.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Environmental conditions:
Physical requirements:
Other:
Accommodation(s):
As appropriate and fiscally reasonable.
EXEMPT
This position is exempt from the overtime pay provisions of the Federal Fair Labor Standards Act.
The above job description is for general informational purposes only and is not intended to be all inclusive or limiting as to specific duties. The Agency reserves the right to modify, interpret, or apply this job description in any way the Agency desires and in no way implies that these are the only duties, including essential duties, to be performed by the employee occupying the position. The described job requirements are subject to change to reasonably accommodate qualified individuals with a disability.
This job description is not an employment contract, implied or otherwise and any employment relationship remains “at-will.”
Gesher is proud to be an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. We celebrate diversity and do not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, veteran or disability status, or any other applicable characteristics protected by law.
Full Time
$85k-103k (estimate)
06/24/2024
07/09/2024
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