Bilingual Case Manager for Individuals With Disabilities Full Time Non Exempt Position Pay: $50000 per year
United Cerebral Palsy of Southern Arizona (UCPSA) is hiring a Case Manager in our Green Valley office. This individual will help to maintain and grow our membership in underserved areas in Southern AZ including Sahuarita Green Valley Rio Rico and Nogales. UCPSA has a diverse and dynamic team as well as a unique company culture. We believe we can deliver highquality services through hard work balanced with a sense of joy and fun.
Here are some things our team members enjoy about working with us:
Our professional but casual office environment A small close knit team where everyone knows your name! Office potlucks and engaging events Transparent and approachable leadership focused on providing professional development Opportunities for advancement And many other benefits including health insurance vision insurance dental insurance and 401k plan with employee matching for eligible employees
JOB DESCRIPTION: Case Managers coordinate inhome and communitybased services for the elderly and people living with all types of disabilities.
Duties to include:
1. Working MonFri 8a5p. Please note the position will occasionally require the manager to work a slightly different schedule to accommodate client needs. This may include working direct care shifts some evenings/ weekends. 2. Performing oncall duties at least once every 8 weeks. The duties last for a duration of two consecutive weeks. These duties include answering and managing emergency phone calls from 5p8a MF and all day Sat and Sun. These duties may also include working direct care shifts. 3. Maintaining and growing a caseload in Southern Arizona 4. Scheduling shifts for clients and direct care staff 5. Orienting and training direct care staff with clients 6. Monitoring direct care staff performance 7. Holding staff meetings as needed and attending weekly program department meetings 8. Conducting intake of new clients 9. Meeting with clients/families minimally every quarter 10. Attending meetings with other agencies involved in a clients care 11. Ensuring that all paperwork in client files is updated regularly 12. Documenting all significant conversations and/or correspondences with staff and clients 13. Maintaining client and agency confidentiality at all times
QUALIFICATIONS:
1. 18 years of age or older 2. Ability to obtain a current CPR/FA certification 4. Ability to obtain fingerprint clearance 5. Ability to clear a DES background check 6. Ability to obtain a current T.B. clearance card 7. The ability to work in a team environment 8. The ability to handle difficult situations with clients/families 9. The ability to work a flexible schedule to accommodate client needs 10. The ability to learn and operate UCPSA program software 11. The ability to work independently 12. The ability to lift and transfer clients 13. Own/have regular access to and be able to operate a motor vehicle for the purpose of visiting and transporting clients attending meetings outside of the office etc. Proof of current registration and insurance of the vehicle must be kept on file with UCPSA. This position will require travel throughout the Southern Region (with may include South Tucson down to Nogales). 14. At least one year of direct care experience personally or professionally a degree in a related field and/or case management experience. Experience with the Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD) preferred. 15. Bilingual in English and Spanish is required
| Required Experience:
Manager