What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager- Arts Program position at Living Resources?
Job Type
Full-time
Description
Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.
Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.
To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.
The Case Manager/Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) will assist each student to achieve his/her maximum growth through art based activities and is responsible for the development and review of all Staff Action Plans and “Outcomes”. The Art Instructor / QIDP will also ensure “Outcomes” are being carried out according to the Staff Action Plan and will act as an advocate for all consumers enrolled.
Specific Job Duties (Clinical Responsibilities) include:
Staff Action Plan:
Develop and write a Staff Action Plan for each Participant at least two times a year
Training:
Provide oversight and guidance to staff on implementation of Participant and clinical issues
Teach Participants to express themselves through art techniques
Service Coordination Liaison:
Ensure effective communication between Program and Care Coordinators
General (Program Administration):
Participate in appropriate meetings
Provide support to Art Instructors and Art Department as needed
The QIDP should have no restrictions in the areas of lifting, bending, standing, or sitting which might prohibit participation in a wide variety of activities/volunteer opportunities or interfere with one’s ability to assist program participants. The QIDP must have the ability to carry a back pack weighing approximately 8-10 pounds during some outdoor activities and be able to participate in all scheduled activities. The QIDP will be expected to assist program participants with vehicle transference which may include the use of wheel chairs, walkers and other assisted walking devices as needed. This may involve assistance in lifting of said program participants. The QIDP should have no driving restrictions which might prohibit or interfere with one’s ability to provide transportation to program participants as scheduled and/or as needed. A complete declaration of allergies, possible physical restrictions, and driving restrictions must be given to the H.R. representative and Program Director before hire.
Hours: Monday - Friday, day hours.40 hours/week
Requirements
$25.42/hour
Full-time
Description
Living Resources is a non-profit human services agency. Our core purpose is to support and empower individuals with disabilities or other life-challenging conditions to live with dignity, independence, and happiness.
Living Resources works with, and for, families by providing peace of mind. All employees are to be respectful and supportive of families. We are working with them as partners, providing care and services.
To work for Living Resources is to make a difference in the lives of others. Living Resources provides individuals with disabilities and special needs the support they need to thrive and lead active, full lives. For many Living Resources employees, their work becomes an experience where they find fulfillment and develop both personally and professionally.
The Case Manager/Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) will assist each student to achieve his/her maximum growth through art based activities and is responsible for the development and review of all Staff Action Plans and “Outcomes”. The Art Instructor / QIDP will also ensure “Outcomes” are being carried out according to the Staff Action Plan and will act as an advocate for all consumers enrolled.
Specific Job Duties (Clinical Responsibilities) include:
Staff Action Plan:
Develop and write a Staff Action Plan for each Participant at least two times a year
Training:
Provide oversight and guidance to staff on implementation of Participant and clinical issues
Teach Participants to express themselves through art techniques
Service Coordination Liaison:
Ensure effective communication between Program and Care Coordinators
General (Program Administration):
Participate in appropriate meetings
Provide support to Art Instructors and Art Department as needed
The QIDP should have no restrictions in the areas of lifting, bending, standing, or sitting which might prohibit participation in a wide variety of activities/volunteer opportunities or interfere with one’s ability to assist program participants. The QIDP must have the ability to carry a back pack weighing approximately 8-10 pounds during some outdoor activities and be able to participate in all scheduled activities. The QIDP will be expected to assist program participants with vehicle transference which may include the use of wheel chairs, walkers and other assisted walking devices as needed. This may involve assistance in lifting of said program participants. The QIDP should have no driving restrictions which might prohibit or interfere with one’s ability to provide transportation to program participants as scheduled and/or as needed. A complete declaration of allergies, possible physical restrictions, and driving restrictions must be given to the H.R. representative and Program Director before hire.
Hours: Monday - Friday, day hours.40 hours/week
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in a human services field or a Bachelor’s Degree with training or course work in human services, required.
- One year of experience in providing services to persons with developmental disabilities, required.
- Good writing, typing and interpersonal communication skills, required
- A background in art is preferred
- Valid NYS driver’s license and reliable transportation, required
$25.42/hour
Salary : $25
