Job Description
The OPARC Mission
OPARC believes that all individuals deserve the human right to be valued members of society regardless of their intelligence or physical capabilities. OPARC exists to make training, employment, and social opportunities available and to be the champion for thousands of people with disabilities in Southern California.
Case Manager
To plan, coordinate and implement program services to assist clients to obtain optimal functioning.
Duties and responsibilities
- Manage a client caseload of approximately 50 clients.
- Coordinate and document meetings on an annual, semi-annual, and quarterly basis, with client and support team members to discuss and review progress on objectives.
- Maintain client records in accordance with Department of Developmental Services (DDS), Community Care Licensing (CCL), and Regional Center standards.
- Review intake documents to screen prospective clients for admission into the program.
- Collaborate within the team to develop initial service plans and program schedules for each new client.
- Collaborate with the client, staff, care providers, and service coordinators to develop each Individual Service Plan.
- Team with the Program Manager, Assistant Program Manager, and direct staff in developing and researching resources to schedule daily activities relative to client goals and Individual Service Plans.
- Assist clients with concerns relating to their daily activities.
- Act as a liaison to care providers, staff, and Regional Center service coordinators regarding client needs, wants, and desires.
- Collaborate with other members of the Admissions Team to development, implement and monitor behavior intervention plans, vocational training plans, and community integration plans.
- Ensure assigned time studies are executed by the due date as per Task Analysis and standards of DOL & FLSA.
- Review IWP with worker to verify placement is satisfying individual’s goals.
- Learn, adapt and apply, according to established milestones, changes in the use of agency’s technology as they occur.
- Assist in reviewing and communicating recommendations of any serious incidents.
- Assist in assuring quality services is provided to clients per the Program Design.
- Attend staff meetings, client support meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
- Work with staff, care providers, and other agency case managers to assess client progress, evaluate effectiveness of service plans, and adjust as appropriate.
- Ensure coordination of program services, prepare written assessments, program plans, and evaluations of client assigned caseload.
- Monitor client health, medical, and behavioral concerns.
- Transport clients as needed.
- Maintain professional standards and conduct as case responsible person.
- Create and maintain client records.
- Responsible for safety of all persons assigned.
- Adhere to all safety regulations. Be aware of and report safety concerns.
- Provide coverage to assigned back-up case manager in his/her absence.
- Train and onboard new staff as directed by Program Manager.
- Perform all other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Qualifications and Skills
- Preferred B.A. degree in an appropriate field or equivalent, with a minimum of one years’ experience in rehabilitation or related field and demonstrated knowledge of behavioral technology.
- Oral and written communication skills required
- Current CPR and First Aid training required.
- Must have a clear driving record, valid CA driver’s license, 5 years driving experience, safe reliable transportation, and proof of current vehicle insurance.
- Able to lift up to 25 lbs. by self; up to 150 lbs. with one other person; able to push wheelchair with consumer up to one mile; standing walking, sitting, pushing bending, pulling required; squatting and repetitive motion may be necessary.
- Proper handling/use of chemicals for cleaning and work crews may be necessary, use according to manufacturers labeled instructions.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $20.19 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental pay types:
Work Location: In person