What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager/Social Worker position at Care Lync?
Care Lync is a Social Services agency focused on providing Support Coordination services to adults diagnosed with Intellectual, Developmental and Physical Disabilities and Autism Spectrum Disorder who are enrolled in the Department of Human Services, Medicaid Waiver Program.
Our Support Coordinators work with adults to help them navigate, understand, and secure the services needed to live independently in their home and community.
We offer a great benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401k, paid time off within a cooperative rewarding family environment.
Job Description:
The Support Coordinator/Service Coordinator/Case Manager provides case management activities necessary to meet the needs of clients assigned to the consolidated care team.
This position is responsible for developing individualized care management plans; implementing the care plan through brokering and coordinating services; and monitoring and evaluating all clinical outcomes to ensure that services are provided in a professional, comprehensive, and cost-effective manner.
The role assists in locating, coordinating, and monitoring needed services and supports through the development and implementation of the Individual Support Plan (ISP).
The Support Coordinator/Service Coordinator/Case Manager will assist individuals receiving services in identifying and communicating their requests and needs for services and supports, which may include housing, medical, social, vocational, and other community services.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develops a Person-Centered Service Plan for each participant and modifies at least annually or when there is a significant medical or social change.
- Reports all incidents of participant abuse, neglect, or exploitation immediately to supervisor/director.
- Actively coordinates with other individuals and/or entities essential in physical and/or behavioral care delivery for the participant, including other care coordinators, to ensure seamless coordination between physical, behavioral, and support services.
- Ensures confidentiality regarding sensitive material and private health information of each individual served.
Requirements:
- Minimum of 3 years related experience providing case management for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities, Autism Spectrum Disorders, or Physical Disabilities.
- Experience with Microsoft Office, state-maintained databases.
- Must maintain proficiency in company-sponsored training and certifications.
- Successfully completes and maintains training courses as required or amended by program regulations.
- Valid Driver's License including personal vehicle insurance coverage for liability and current vehicle registration, copies must be maintained on file with Care Lync.
EEO Statement:
Care Lync is an equal opportunity employer and complies with the provisions of the Federal Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act of 1955 and all requirements imposed pursuant thereto. No person shall, on the grounds of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, or disability, be excluded from participation in, be denied benefits of, or otherwise be subject to discrimination in the provision of any hiring opportunities, care or services. Care Lync will not, directly or through contractual arrangements discriminate its patients, consumers, employees, partners, 3rd party vendors or any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, religious creed, disability, sexual identification or any other category protected under law. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, religious creed, sexual orientation, ancestry, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability status, sexual identification or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.