Clinical Case Manager- North Central Early Steps- Pediatrics
Clinical Case Manager- North Central Early Steps- Pediatrics
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Clinical Case Manager I
Masters degree in an appropriate area; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and two years of relevant experience.
This position provides Service Coordination for families and children birth to three who are eligible for Part C the Early Steps Program. This position participates and collaborates with a multidisciplinary team and is responsible for the case management of early intervention services necessary to achieve positive outcomes for the development of the children we serve.
This position is responsible for outpatient case management and service coordination for children made eligible for Early Steps program. He/she will be required to make home visits for initial contacts to meet with parents/guardians to explain our program philosophy eligibility and evaluation process document the families concerns update patient and family information provide parent education on developmental issues and complete a developmental screening when necessary. This requires traveling throughout the designated service area. This position is responsible for attending all assigned clinics and evaluations both in- and out-of-town. The position is also the team leader for the Individualized Family Support Plan (IFSP) team and is responsible for writing the IFSP with the family and the IFSP team. This position is responsible for implementing all services listed on the IFSP completing the follow-up on those services to ensure quality and family satisfaction and completing state and federal mandated updates on the plan. The services on the IFSP must be in place within a state specified timeline. Implementing services on the IFSP requires having a broad knowledge base of the Early Steps provider referral system.
This position is responsible for determining funding sources for services. It requires knowledge of the Florida State Medicaid Managed Care system Kid Care and private insurance regulations and procedures and the ability to ensure that services implemented under Part Care provided in the way the law stipulates. This position is responsible for completing documentation for service provision maintenance of patient records billing and data addition to the documentation this position enters the data related to the above into the statewide data system which includes billing targeted case management activities in the state data system within the required timeline. This requires knowledge of the data system documentation procedures Medicaid documentation and billing requirements and the regulations governing Floridas implementation of Part C.
This position is responsible for the timely and smooth transition of the children out of the Part C program to an appropriate program in the community when the child is no longer eligible for our program. The state now requires that this position attend transition meetings public school staffing and individual education plan meetings for all children exiting the program.
This position acts as a community liaison for the Early Steps Program networking with other providers of early intervention services including the public school systems private providers and the medical system. This requires attendance at interagency council meetings agency staffing state meetings and in-service trainings.
This position is required to participate in in-service training programs as specified by the State Early Steps Program. Completion of this requirement must be documented in the coordinators personnel file.
$43888 annually
- THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL AND STATE PRIVACY REGULATIONS.
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES A VALID FLORIDA DRIVERS LICENSE AND MUST OWN A CAR.
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES A CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK.
- THIS POSITION REQUIRES AN FBI BACKGROUND CHECK.
- THIS POSITION MUST MEET DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH CHILDRENS MEDICAL SERVICES REQUIREMENT AS A SERVICE COORDINATOR AND INFANT TODDLER DEVELOPMENTAL SPECIALIST AND MUST BE ELIGIBLE TO BE A PROVIDER OF MEDICAID TARGETED CASE MANAGEMENT AND EARLY INTERVENTION SERVICES.
Knowledge of IDEA Part C Early Intervention
Working knowledge of child development family dynamics developmental disabilities and factors which place infants/ toddlers at risk for developmental delays
Skill in working with young children and their families in collaborating with parents and other professionals.
Experience writing outcome and qualitative note taking abilities
Experience working with community support systems and resources
Communication and interpersonal skills which are effective respectful and sensitive with respect to a diverse and multicultural population of children families and co-workers
Skills in problem-solving mediation conflict resolution and team work are essential for collaboration as a team member as well as for working with families and community agencies
Strong computer skills. Comfortable in using Microsoft Suite: Outlook Excel Word and PowerPoint and databases
Ability to function under pressure in a fast-paced human service environment
Must be capable of dealing with periodic cyclical workload pressures and levels of responsibility
In order to be considered you must upload your cover letter and resume.
The University of Florida is committed to providing equal employment opportunities for all qualified individuals. If you require an accommodation due to a disability to apply for this position please contact the ADA Office at or the Florida Relay System at (TDD). For more information visit the UF ADA Compliance website:
This requisition has been reposted. Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not apply.
Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
