JOB SUMMARY:
This position will report to the Project Director. He/she will be responsible for all tasks related to the individuals assigned to his/her caseload.
Non-Exempt Position.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Assists in completing client intake forms and assessments.
Obtains medical and psychological evaluations
Assists in writing Individual Service Plans (ISP).
Assists in writing skills and behavioral programs for clients and in data collection.
Teaches skills to individuals that are based on the ISP and records individuals' progress in activity notes.
Maintains contact with the individuals' families.
Applies for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security (SS) benefits and files reports.
Completes monthly reports and other assigned paperwork.
Monitors medication logs and self-administration of medicine, if applicable.
Serves as on-call case manager as scheduled. In this capacity, he/she may be asked to operate the lift to assist non-ambulatory individuals in performing daily living skills.
Provides related services to individuals served:
Transportation (may involve operation of lift-equipped van)
Scheduling medical appointments
Counseling
Information/Referral
Shopping
Budgeting and money management
Completes training on all aspects of Regional MIS System as it pertains to individuals' basic information, treatment plans, and progress notes; enters all in the system in a timely manner.
Promotes and protects consumers' rights, especially the right to freely make and express preferences in choices regarding their daily living and care, as long as such rights/choices are not detrimental to consumers' wellbeing.
Other duties as assigned.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required: Bachelor's degree in Sociology or related field and/or experience working with individuals with disabilities. Must be able to bend, lift (up to 40 pounds up to one foot in height), and assist individuals in transferring to and from the lift. Must have excellent customer service.