Case Manager - Urgent

We are on the lookout for a remarkable Case Manager to join our all-star team at ADAPT in New York, NY.
Growing your career as a Full Time Case Manager is an awesome opportunity to develop useful skills.
If you are strong in leadership, planning and have the right mindset for the job, then apply for the position of Case Manager at ADAPT today!

Why Join ADAPT?
It's more than a job; it's a calling.  It's where passion meets purpose.  ADAPT Community Network, formerly United Cerebral Palsy (UCP) of NYC provides a multitude of services to people with developmental disabilities.  At ADAPT, we are 3,000 strong, and it takes every one of us to empower the lives of the people we support.  With caring and great resources at hand, we know what it takes to help people live fuller, happier, healthier lives. Our employees show their commitment to the people we support every day, and we all deliver on our promise to provide innovative and comprehensive services to individuals with developmental disabilities.

For your next career move, apply with us at ADAPT Community Network! Wherever you work among our many locations around New York City, ADAPT offers paid training, competitive benefits, and we foster a team culture of learning, support, collaboration and career growth.'

 

SUMMARY

Under general supervision, is responsible for the development and implementation of the Individualized Service Plans for individuals and their advocates in accordance with the regulations and requirements of the applicable governmental and other regulatory agencies within a residential setting. Provides case management services to assigned individuals and determines individual aptitudes, interests and preferences. Identifies appropriate service providers and links individuals with providers. Coordinates services and monitors individual’s satisfaction with the services.
 
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

The duties and responsibilities of the Case Manager will include, but are not limited to the following:

• Provides social services to each resident directed toward maximizing his/her social functioning, enhancing coping capacity of his/her family, asserting and safeguarding his/her human and civil rights and those of his/her family and fostering their human dignity and personal worth.
• Develops and monitors individual treatment plan in accordance with regulatory and agency policy.
• Participates in interdisciplinary planning. Interprets, documents and follows up on all recommendations of interdisciplinary team meetings. Chairs all meetings of the interdisciplinary team.
• Includes channels of communications and consultation with residence staff and professional staff to interpret and explain residence’s psychological needs as he/she progresses through habilitation.
• Develops goals and activities generated by interdisciplinary team. Produces an active treatment plan schedule for each individual served.
• Documents comprehensive functional assessment and review of plan of care as needed.
• Ensures proper data collection through observation and in-service training.
• Assists in all activities of daily living and participates in activities outside of residence i.e., shopping, trips swimming pool as needed.
• Supervises Residence Program Specialists in implementation of active treatment plans.
• Makes regular and meaningful family, resident and agency-wide contacts.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Good interpersonal skills are required in order to interact effectively with employees, co-workers, residents, families and outside contacts.
• Good organizational skills
• Proficiency in the use of a personal computer and knowledge of appropriate software
• Due to sensitive nature of the position, must be able to maintain the strictest confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and handle multiple tasks.
• Excellent organizational skills
• Able to work flexible hours

 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s Degree in the Human Services field
• At least one year of prior experience working with people with developmental disabilities.

 

Pay Rate: $26.50/hour

 

 

ADAPT Community Network is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Qualified candidates of diverse ethnic and racial backgrounds and status are encouraged to apply for vacant positions at all levels

Benefits of working as a Case Manager in New York, NY:

● Learning opportunities
● Opportunities to grow
● Attractive package