Position Summary:
The Vocational Case Manager is responsible for ensuring the supported individuals are working toward their individual vocational goals. They assist in identifying community resources, provide support and intervention where needed in the work place and act as a liaison with family members. The Vocational Case Manager serves as an advocate for the individuals on his/her caseload in ensuring all necessary services are provided.
Position Responsibilities:
In a manner consistent with supporting The Arc NCR Mission Statement the Case Manager, Vocational Services shall do the following:
Quality Supports
• Facilitates team meetings and family conferences to problem solve and develop plans of action as needed
• Prepare and maintain records and case files, including documentation such as Individuals' personal and eligibility information, services provided, narratives of individual contacts, and relevant correspondence.
• Develop IP plans that fit individuals' aptitudes, education levels, physical abilities, and career goals.
• Monitor and record individuals' progress to ensure that goals and objectives are met.
• Confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals so that organizational programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
• Confer with individuals to discuss their options and goals so that organizational programs and plans for accessing needed services can be developed.
• Maintain close contact with individuals during job training and placements to resolve problems and evaluate placement adequacy.
• Confer with physicians, psychologists, occupational therapists, and other professionals to develop and implement client rehabilitation programs.
• Arrange for physical, mental, academic, vocational, and other evaluations to obtain information for assessing individuals' needs and developing IP plans.
• Analyze information from interviews, educational and medical records, consultation with other professionals, and diagnostic evaluations to assess individuals' abilities, needs, and eligibility for services.
• Develop and maintain relationships with community referral sources, such as schools and community groups.
• Locate barriers to client employment, such as inaccessible work sites, inflexible schedules, and transportation problems, and work with individuals to develop strategies for overcoming these barriers.
• Collaborate with individuals' families to implement IP plans such as behavioral, residential, social, and employment goals.
• Participate in job development and placement programs, contacting prospective employers, placing individuals in jobs, and evaluating the success of placements.
• Arrange for on-site job coaching or assistive devices, such as specially equipped wheelchairs, to help individuals adapt to work or school environments.
• Works in conjunction with other organizational departments to ensure the needs of individuals served are met utilizing all resources available.
Quality Team Members
• Assist in the training and onboarding of new Vocational team members as necessary.
Financial Excellence
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Other duties may be assigned
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