What are the responsibilities and job description for the CASE MANAGER position at Lambs Farm?
Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm
At Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful work opportunities in a vibrant and intentional community. Our diverse facilities, including a farmyard, pet adoption center, restaurant, bakery, country store, and thrift store, delight the public while equipping our participants with crucial employment skills in a supportive environment.
Lambs Farm is a nurturing community where participants are empowered to choose their paths, from work to leisure activities, fostering self-reliance and personal growth. It is also a place where families can teach their children about inclusivity and understanding people with disabilities.
Do you have a zest for community service, love engaging with dynamic settings, and seek to make a meaningful daily impact? Lambs Farm might just be your dream workplace. Here, we embody hard work, excellent care, and a commitment to cultivating the human spirit.
Summary
We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Case Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities in our lakeside community. As an advocate and QIDP-certified professional, the Case Manager will oversee a caseload of 12 individuals, helping them identify, plan, and achieve personal outcomes. The Case Manager ensures coordination across services (vocational, recreational, health, etc.) and promotes meaningful community engagement both on-campus and in the broader community. This position requires close collaboration with families, guardians, and interdisciplinary teams to provide person-centered and trauma-informed care.
The Role
- Conduct assessments to identify each participant's strengths and needs, tailoring support plans to their personal goals
- Develop, implement, monitor, and revise outcome-based services to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
- Facilitate annual planning meetings and interim check-ins as necessary, preparing and summarizing monthly progress reports
- Provide crisis intervention when needed, working closely with Behavioral Analysts to develop and track behavioral programs
- Serve as the primary liaison for families, guardians, ISC, and external stakeholders, advocating for participants at medical and counseling appointments
- Train and instruct Direct Support Persons (DSPs) in the implementation of service plans and proper documentation
- Assist with financial and insurance concerns as necessary
- Support participants in engaging with community activities both on-campus and off-campus
- Attend and present cases to Behavioral Support and Human Rights committees, collaborating with Behavioral Analysts as needed
- Follow up on participant behavioral incidents in compliance with DHS and IDPH requirements
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