LOOKING FOR A MOTIVATED, SENSITIVE, EMPATHETIC INDIVIDUAL TO PERFORM CASE MANAGEMENT AND PROVIDE DIRECT SUPPORT TO INDIVIDUALS WITH INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES WITHIN A CREATIVE AND DYNAMIC ENVIRONMENT

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Maintains a caseload of individuals with intellectual disabilities
• Attends meetings with individuals' treatment teams both within the organization and externally.
• Complete timely documentation related to services utilizing an online EHR system.
• Participate in establishing new goals for individuals.
• Conduct groups/activities in a group setting for individuals with Intellectual Disabilities at Gateway and in the community.
• Supervise individuals during field trips to work sites.
• Responsible for creating group activities and assisting with lesson plans that incorporate the individuals goals and staff actions.
• Train and supervise individuals in all aspects of volunteer work, including safe work practices in the building and in the community.
• Serve as transporter/matron for individuals being transported on trips within the community.

Competencies

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.

Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on time.

Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.

Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Initiative - Asks for and offers help when needed; Shares hobbies and skills that could benefit and enrich the program.

Education and/or Experience

Associates or Bachelor's degree (B. A.) in Health or Human Services or related field from accredited College or university

Computer Skills

To perform this job successfully, an individual will be required to document services utilizing an online Electronic Health Records system (with training).

Other Qualifications

Motivation to work with Individuals with Intellectual Disabilities.