Case Manager
Case Manager
Nevada, MO
$17.00 Per hour or commensurate with experience
At Community Support Services, we believe that everyone is capable of reaching new heights and thriving in the community. Our services for adults and children with intellectual and developmental disabilities focus on personal choice while recognizing the specialized and often complex needs of the individuals that we serve.
CSSMO Targeted Case Management is seeking a Case Manager for our Nevada, MO team. This is a professional role working with individuals who have developmental disabilities. Case Management consists of connecting, planning for services, linking individuals to services, and advocating for service improvements for all of our clients. As a member of a team, the Case Manager participates and confers with other mental health professionals in determining the proper treatment to purchase or procure for persons served. The Case Manager role requires a strong working knowledge and understanding of Case Management and on a limited basis will have other duties such as but not limited to; assisting the Management team, mentoring new and less experienced case managers, and participating in quality assurance activities. We are looking for someone who has excellent communication and organizational skills as well as the proven ability to efficiently use a computer and communication systems. Travel in the surrounding counties is required. Flexible work arrangements which may include working from home.
This description may not include all of the duties, knowledge, skills or abilities with this classification.
We provide a positive, upbeat work environment where we all work together for the good of the individuals we support, and we hope that you’ll join our team.
In addition to an attractive wage, we offer the following featured Benefits:
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Collaborative work environment
- On the job training and company paid training programs
- Retirement planning – 403b
- Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental, Vision, and Voluntary Life
- Group Life
Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Strong working knowledge of a specific discipline such as social work, psychology, special education, counseling, health care, or occupational therapy
- Strong working knowledge of case management methods, principles, and techniques
- Strong knowledge of various developmental disabilities and corresponding agencies and services available for clients
- Strong working knowledge of interviewing methods, principles, and techniques
- Ability to manage a caseload of clients with developmental disabilities, to keep service plans current, and to maintain accurate records
- Ability to collect and analyze information to make decisions concerning a person’s served support plan
- Ability to develop a logical, realistic and practical service plans for persons with developmental disabilities
- Ability to negotiate and craft agreements with judgement and diplomacy
- Ability to lead and inspire colleagues to strive toward the agency’s vision and goals
- Ability to communicate effectively
Qualifications:
- A Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university and or a registered nurse license.
Minimum Requirements:
- Able to pass extensive background and drug screening
- Proof of current vehicle insurance
- Valid Driver’s License
- Must have reliable transportation
Essential Functions:
The essential functions of this role must be met by an employee in order to perform their job requirements.
At Community Support Services of Missouri we are focused on building a diverse and inclusive workforce. If you are excited about this role, we encourage you to apply. In addition, we are an equal opportunity employer and value each person's unique background, diversity, experiences, perspectives and talents.