Case Manager/care Coordinator in Cypress, Tx - Avid Community Services Texas LLC

Description

The Case Manager works in conjunction with the Service Coordinator(s) from Local Authorities to ensure that quality services are provided to all individuals, that individuals' needs are being met in accordance with the individuals' and families/LARs' wishes and goals, and that all federal and state rules pertaining to the individual are followed as outlined in the Home and Community-Based Standards (HCS) and Texas Home Living (TxHmL) Texas Administrative Codes (TACs).

• Participates in Person Directed Plan (PDP) with the Local Authority and is responsible for generating documentation regarding the individual's IPCs, ID/RCs, Implementation Plans, and other team member meetings or documents as required
• Initiates and maintains services described in PDP through coordination of services provided by team members and contractors.
• Responsible for monitoring the progress Communicates with Interdisciplinary Team (IDT) all aspects of consumer care and any changes in conditions.
• Coordinates IDT meetings as necessary, ensures documentation is completed and filed.
• Reviews the progress and lack of progress of goals and objectives included in the Implementation Plan.
• Solicits information about satisfaction with programming and services from the individual and/or his/her LAR.
• Meets timelines regarding completion of required documentation as well as timelines for sharing documentation with the individual, LAR, and Service Coordinator and other team members as outlined in the HCS TAC.
• Responsible for following any changes in the individuals' lives and revising documentation in conjunction with the Service Coordinator when necessary to develop outcomes and programming specific to the individuals' needs and goals.
• Reviews the progress or lack of progress towards individuals' goals and outcomes with that individual and his/her family or LAR.
• Responsible for adhering to timelines for notification and notifying the required persons and team members (such as, but not limited to: individual, nurse, LAR/family, Service Coordinator at the Local Authority, and the Program Director) as outlined in the TACs whenever the individual requires emergency services, restraint, hospitalization, and notification of DFPS allegations, or when the individual experiences any other unplanned life events.
• Protects and promotes an individual's right to have his/her own money and be learning to manage this money. At the individual and/or LAR requests, the Case Manager will oversee documentation regarding the individual's room and board, Trust Fund Expenditures and weekly/monthly spending money.
• Ensures the delivery of case management services as evidenced by the outcome of individual and family satisfaction and program surveys.
• Monitors caseload by observing and evaluating treatments and responses; advocates for needed services; obtains additional resources, intervenes in crises and provides personal support.
• Reviews consumer utilization sheets for over/under utilization; makes adjustments as necessary.
• Perform all other job duties as assigned by your Supervisor.

• Excellent writing skills
• Outstanding communication skills
• Ability to work in a professional environment and team environment
• Ability to handle multiple tasks efficiently and effectively
• Knowledge of the HCS program

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Vision insurance

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• No weekends

• Inperson