Case Manager I

Company: Upstate Cerebral Palsy
Location: Utica
Posted on: June 4, 2021

Job Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Case Manager is responsible for conducting and scheduling assessments, providing referrals, advocacy and counseling, educating individuals and team members, ensuring compliance with state, federal and Agency regulations and operating standards, completing all records and reports, participating in Agency activities and providing transportation as required.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES:

Activities include but are not limited to the following:

* Conduct and schedule assessments, evaluate needs, and develop treatment planning processes for adults, children and families. * Develop and maintain an effective communication network with the individuals, program staff, families community agencies and other Agency departments. * Provide referrals for individuals and/or their families to appropriate services. * Provide advocacy, counseling and support to individuals and/or their families as needed * Educate individuals and/or team members about results of diagnostic evaluations or treatment planning and/or other information pertinent to the treatment team. * Complete all required documentation according to program regulations. * Participate in agency or community activities as part of the treatment team that may include meetings, trainings, committees and community events.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS/ QUALIFICATIONS/ EXPERIENCE

* Associates Degree in Human Services, Sociology, Psychology or related field. * 1-2 years of related experience working with persons with a disability * Knowledge of basic computer programs (Including all Windows programs, Adobe Acrobat) are required. * Must have a valid NYS Driver's License.

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