Case Manager - Direct Support Professional
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Case Manager DSP
$1000 Sign on Bonus
(Onsite)Tricities
The Association for Individual Development (AID) is a nonprofit organization whose mission is to empower people with physical developmental intellectual mental health challenges; those who have suffered a trauma; and those at risk to enjoy lives of dignity and purpose. We are looking for a Case Manager Direct Support Professionalwho demonstrates this mission and wants to work for an organization that makes a difference in the community.
Schedule Hours:Monday Friday 40 Hours 1st Shift
What you will be doing
DSP Case Manager is responsible for the designated case management tasks of an assigned caseload of up to 16 clients within the I/DD Service Programs. The essential job responsibilities include management of client financial matters maintaining Public Entitlements coordination of services per client strategies ensuring data collection and billing documentation and compiling reports as required in accordance with DHS HCBS and CARF standards as applicable. The role assists in developing and implementing individual programs to maximize the clients independent community living skills and inclusion in their community. Case Managers may complete client case record reviews and advise/assist QIDP with corrections as needed. This position is expected to participate in direct service as needed and may also work with clients who require intensive care including but not limited to toileting and bathing special diets with personal and/or enteral feeding and enhanced funding. The Case Manager serves as an advocate for and works to maintain rights and privacy of clients that are served. They are responsible for creating and maintaining a positive professional and safe environment for clients and staff to live learn and work. This position may have some work components that can be performed remotely. Remote work arrangements are not a right or entitlement of employment. They are discretionary and subject to demonstrated performance and operational needs. Approval may be rescinded at any time at the sole discretion of management. This position may work remotely as outlined in the Remote Work Acknowledgement for up to 20 of the work week with approval from the immediate supervisor.
What will we provide Full Time employees.BenefitsSummary.pdf
- $1000 sign on bonus for fulltime
- 21 Days of Paid Time Off plus 10 Paid Holidays
- Paid training
- Tuition reimbursement
- Benefits including Medical Dental Vision Life STD LTD Critical Illness and accident insurance
- 401K with a 3.5 company contribution after one year.
What will you bring to the table
Education:
High School Diploma or GED.
Experience:
- One to three years of experience working directly with individuals with intellectual disabilities (Direct Support Professional or similar) preferred
What are the other requirements
Physical
- Climb stairs daily
- No medical restrictions which would prohibit implementation of a lift/transfer or implementation of behavioral programs.
- Push pull reach stoop/bend over and use step stool daily
- Perform daily housekeeping tasks and assist clients in independent living skills.
- Physically assist clients in situations including but not limited to: getting in and out of van bathtub shower or bed regularly
- Implement behavior support strategies and respond to emergency behavioral issues.
- Requires significant walking and standing on a daily basis.
Equipment:
- Computer and software including Microsoft Word Outlook SharePoint Excel and Teams; Internet browser; Zoom platform.
- Office Equipment including printer/scanner copy machine calculator shredder etc.
- Telephone and voicemail.
- Household appliances including stove microwave washer/dryer dishwasher and countertop appliances such as microwaves.
- Alarm Systems for monitoring fire weather security etc.
- Adaptive equipment as defined in individual strategies including hoyer lift and accessories shower chairs or benches walkers wheelchairs etc.
- Agency vehicles with and without wheelchair lifts
Additional Requirements:
- Minimum age requirement: 21 years
- Ability to lift or move up to 50 pounds to assist in twoperson lift or with use of adaptive equipment.
- Pass STOFHLA literacy test.
- Complete required DSP Training including Medication Administration Authorization.
- Maintain Medication Administration Authorization by following all related policies and procedures.
- Complete and maintain training compliance and/or certification in CPR First Aid Infection Control OIG Rule 50 and CPI.
- Attend all scheduled inservice trainings as required.
- Individual must have and maintain a valid Illinois drivers license; must maintain licensure and an acceptable driving record per procedure.
- Individual must have and maintain Illinois minimum required automobile liability insurance coverage per procedure.
- Use of a personal automobile during work hours is required.
- Provide transportation for clients in personal automobile when necessary.
- Use of personal cell phone for workrelated communication and tasks including applications for HIPAAcompliant messaging is required.
If we seem like a good fit consider joining our growing team of compassionate hardworking and caring individuals and start your path toward a fulfilling career that you can be proud to work.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
