DDP Targeted Case Manager - Missoula, United States - State of Montana

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    DDP Targeted Case Manager

    The Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS) has a career opportunity within the Behavioral Health & Developmental Disabilities Division.

    The Developmental Disabilities Program procures and supports community-based services for people with developmental disabilities and/or their families.

    The DDP Targeted Case Manager is responsible for a comprehensive assessment and periodic reassessment of individual needs, the development of and periodic revision of the plan of care, referral and related activities to help the member obtain needed services, and monitoring and follow-up activities.The Case Manager is responsible to ensure the quality of the plan of care.

    Why Join DPHHS

    Our mission at DPHHS is to serve Montanans in their communities to improve and protect the health, safety, and well-being, and to empower independence. By joining our department, you will have the opportunity to perform meaningful work in public service to our state and its residents.

    The State of Montana's comprehensive benefits package includes healthcare coverage, retirement plans, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, work/life balance, and eligibility to participate in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program. In addition, DPHHS is the largest state agency with a wide range of advancement opportunities whether you are joining the workforce or have several years of experience.

    Qualifications for this Career Opportunity

  • Above average ability to follow written and verbal directions
  • Ability to communicate both orally and in writing.
  • Above average ability to recognize, analyze, and solve complex problems/dilemmas.
  • Ability to facilitate, negotiate and mediate problems as well as promote team consensus.
  • Above average initiative and flexibility skills and strong work ethic to be reliable and productive.
  • Ability to operate job related computer software and a variety of office equipment.
  • Meet minimum qualifications: Bachelor's degree in social work or a related field from an accredited college.Minimum 2 years' experience in human services, with at least one year's experience in the field of developmental disabilities (DD).If lacking one year's experience in field of DD, must complete at least 40 hours of training in service delivery to persons with DD under a training plan reviewed by the Department within no more than 3 months of hire or designation as a case manager.