GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
· To maintain confidentiality in all situations.
· To ensure that annual paperwork is completed (rights, grievance, money, transportation, Hippa, etc.)
· To enter into support note system all telephone conversations, person to person conversations, medical visits, or any other pertinent information.
· To function and work with others as a member of a team advocating for individuals’ needs.
· To assist with maintaining the database with Service Recipient’s most current data and dates.
· To be flexible in handling work assignments to accommodate Service Recipients, staffs, planning meetings, etc. keeping the County Administratorinformed of schedule.
· To assist with Internal Quality Assurance as assigned.
· To assist in teaching and encouraging Service Recipients to be as independent as possible.
· To attend any meetings as scheduled.
· To attend weekly Incident Review Committee meetings as assigned
· To perform other duties as assigned.
SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES (may be divided between other staff as assigned)
· To be responsible for for Service Recipients supported.
· To maintain proper procedures in distributing all prescription medication.
· To maintain a close relationship with the pharmacy
· To provide the MAR to residences on a monthly basis.
· To check the MAR on a monthly basis as determined by Quality Assurance.
· To be responsible for filling and distributing all prescription medications.
· To ensure that non-prescription medications are authorized by physician.
· To administer medications in the day program when needed.
· To schedules, take, and provide documentation and follow up for all Service Recipients medical appointments.
· To maintain annual physical and dental exams for all Service Recipients.
· To arrange and monitor all assessments (e.g. medical, psychological, social, leisure, education, etc.)
· To report results of health assessments and discuss pertinent findings with individual, relevant staffs, parents, families, Independent Support Coordinators and to document all discussions in database.
· To prepare paperwork for, and meet with psychiatrist on a quarterly basis.
To maintain Service Recipient’s files – keeping them current, purging items over two years old, keeping overflow file up-to-date.
· To maintain database for each Service Recipient including dates, changes, ISP, etc.
· To assist with medical visits as needed.
· To assist with Individual Support Plans for Service Recipients with an Independent Support Coordinator.
· To make “home visits” once per month using the Quality Assurance checklist as assigned.
· To complete discharge summary of any individual leaving a program within 15 days of discharge.
· To maintain contact with Service Recipient’s Planning Team, ISC and family.
· To support individuals receiving services through the ECF/CHOICES program.
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.
· A Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Special Education, or a closely related field or a Licensed Practical Nurse.
· Good driving record; current Class D license with F endorsement.
· Knowledge of computer usage is essential.
· The Case Manager shall be self-directed and capable of working closely with other staff members.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $18.00 - $22.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Referral program
- Retirement plan
- Tuition reimbursement
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Evenings as needed
- Monday to Friday
- On call
- Weekends as needed
Ability to Commute:
- Shelbyville, TN 37160 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Shelbyville, TN 37160: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
