What are the responsibilities and job description for the Client Advocate Specialist position at Sevita?
Company Overview
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized healthcare services. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. Our mission is to provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
Job Description
As a Case Manager at Sevita, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals and maximize their ability to live outside an institution. Your responsibilities will include:
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
Benefits
Sevita offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:
Sevita is a leading provider of home and community-based specialized healthcare services. We believe that everyone deserves to live a full, more independent life. Our mission is to provide people with quality services and individualized supports that lead to growth and independence, regardless of the physical, intellectual, or behavioral challenges they face.
Job Description
As a Case Manager at Sevita, you will play a vital role in supporting individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities to achieve their goals and maximize their ability to live outside an institution. Your responsibilities will include:
- Providing case management services including intake, assessment, crisis intervention, advocacy, referral, and monitoring of families.
- Gathering social history to assess family strengths and weaknesses, and existing problems.
- Conducting home visits and office-based services, and accompanying individuals being served.
- Coordinating care with outreach workers, health educators, nutritionists, and other service providers to prevent service duplication and ensure high-quality care.
- Identifying and procuring group services appropriate for the individual to maximize their ability to live independently.
- Planning and assisting in obtaining services from third-party service providers.
- Developing a plan of care for each individual to include services such as advocacy/case management, independent living skills, training, peer support, physical therapy, cognitive therapy, etc.
Required Skills and Qualifications
To be successful in this role, you will need to possess:
- A Bachelor's degree in human services or equivalent education and experience.
- One year of related work experience and knowledge of case management.
- A valid driver's license, registration, and insurance.
- Current CPR/First Aid Certification as required by state/program.
- Ability to establish working relationships with individuals served.
- Demonstrated competence in verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to handle crisis situations.
Benefits
Sevita offers a range of benefits to its employees, including:
- Full, part-time, and as-needed schedules available.
- Full compensation/benefits package for full-time employees.
- 401(k) with company match.
- Paid time off and holiday pay.
- Rewarding work impacting the lives of those you serve, working alongside a great team of coworkers.
- Job security with nationwide career development and advancement opportunities.
