Case Manager - Bridgeport and Waterbury

The vision of Marrakech Inc. is that each person we serve will live and work in the community and be accepted by their neighbors, co-workers, family, friends and acquaintances for their individual qualities and contributions.

Case Manager

This Case Manager position in a CRS setting for six males, three in Waterbury and three in Bridgeport.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• On-call duties for Marrakech residences as per schedule.
• Provides supervision to the Lead/Supervisor and all direct care staff.
• Meets with the Marrakech Management Team including the Director, Vice President, Behaviorist and Nursing regularly to discuss residential issues in the home.
• Ensures individual finances/bank accounts and petty cash monies are properly maintained. This includes receipts and other documentation.
• Develops, implements and ensures staff implementation of individual teaching strategies and programs
• Coordinates and runs all Individuals Plans and Semi's including timely notices of meetings to all parties.
• Scheduling
• Participates in the hiring process including 2nd interviews, individual site visits, and interviews external and internal applicants as required
• Ensures that all new staff are thoroughly orientated to the home, complete a shadowing, attends regularly scheduled staff meetings, and complete all required in-service training.
• Provides ongoing supervision, training, and support to all staff as needed
• Works with Client Funds to ensure that individuals are receiving entitlements (i.e. SSI, Medicaid, DSS Subsidy, Rent Subsidy etc.)
• Completes regular site spot checks at responsible sites at times supervisory staff not present. Reports findings and corrects noted issues. Spot checks other agency sites as assigned.
• Ensures that the staffing patterns stay within the required level based on Critical Information and the financial parameters of the program
• Implements program daily schedules including daily living skills and community recreation
• Ensures that program participants are receiving all services as identified on their Individual plan
• Maintains individual records (i.e. case record book, medical book) according to policy. This includes ensuring all reports are present and the demographic sheet updated annually or if any changes occur during the year
• Ensures the accurate and timely completion of individual assessments
• Maintains positive contact with individual individuals, parents, guardians, vocational programs, physicians, funding sources and therapists on an ongoing basis

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• This position is responsible for direct supervision of the Lead/Supervisor (If applicable) and direct-care staff.
• Must become Medication Certified within six month of hire.

REQUIREMENTS

• Bachelor's degree (B. A.) from four-year college or university with a minimum of five years of program management and supervisory experience required
• A strong background in DDS funded programs and experience using Therap is preferred.
• CT Driver's License is required
• Own, insured vehicle to use for work (mileage will be reimbursed at the current reimbursement rate)

SCHEDULE

• Su-Th 9a-5p flex (40 FT)

SALARY

• The starting salary is $20.37/hr and will increase to $20.91/yr after completing 6 month intro period.

Marrakech is an equal opportunity employer. Marrakech, Inc. does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status of veteran, national or ethnic origin, or sexual orientation.

• Bridgeport, CT, USA
• Waterbury, CT, USA