What are the responsibilities and job description for the Case Manager position at The Columbus Organization?
Join a Leader in Case Management Services – Make a Difference in Your Community!
Are you passionate about helping others and driven by purpose? The Columbus Organization is looking for a dedicated and compassionate Case Manager to join our expanding team in Vermont. Be part of a national leader that has been innovating in Case Management Services for over four decades, supporting individuals with intellectual, developmental, and brain injuries.
About The Columbus Organization
At The Columbus Organization, we lead with a vision of providing compassionate, person-centered care. Our innovative approach has made a meaningful impact nationwide, and now we are expanding our services in Vermont to make a lasting difference for individuals and families.
Join us and become a part of our Peace of Mind Solution—a promise to provide care that’s purposeful, passionate, and focused on helping people live meaningful lives.
Why Work with Us?
We are committed to your professional growth, offering:
- Cigna Medical/Dental/Prescription Insurance
- Unlimited PTO
- Reimbursement for License/Certification
- Vision Care
- Life Insurance with Buy-Up Option
- Short/Long-Term Disability
- 401k Retirement Savings Plan
- Flexible Spending Account
- Continuing Education Allowance
- Accident/Hospital/Cancer Plans
- Professional Liability Insurance
- Health Advocacy Program
Position Summary:
As a Case Manager, you’ll be at the heart of our person-centered planning process, working with individuals with intellectual disabilities, developmental disabilities, or brain injuries. You will support these individuals in achieving their goals by coordinating access to medical, social, educational, and community services.
Essential Functions:
- Conduct person-centered planning and assessments to help individuals understand their goals and needs.
- Facilitate participation in assessments and the person-centered planning process.
- Assist individuals in identifying preferences, strengths, goals, and needs to enhance their planning.
- Work with support teams and service providers to ensure access to appropriate services.
- Support the modification of rights and freedoms as needed, ensuring compliance with federal Medicaid HCBS requirements.
- Manage service provider matching and work with the State for service authorization.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:
This is a full-time position, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required.
Travel Requirements:
Local travel during business hours is required, with some occasional out-of-area and overnight travel.
Required Experience:
- Each Case Manager must have knowledge of Vermont’s public service system for developmental disabilities services and brain injury services.
- Bachelor’s degree in any field and at least one year of experience in human services (e.g., human services related experience, such as supporting individuals with disabilities, special education, sociology, vocational rehabilitation and/or employment, protection and advocacy, psychology, substance use, aging, healthcare, social work or another related field,) OR
- Associate’s degree in human services or a related field and at least two years of experience in human services (e.g., human services related experience, such as supporting individuals with disabilities, special education, sociology, vocational rehabilitation and/or employment, protection and advocacy, psychology, substance use, aging, healthcare, social work or another related field).
- Must reside in Vermont.
Apply Today!
If you’re ready to make a real difference in people’s lives and be part of an organization that truly values compassion and commitment, apply now to join our dynamic team and start writing your own impactful story with The Columbus Organization.
