Case Manager III - OKDHS ONLY

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT OKDHS EMPLOYEES ONLY.

This position is located in Chickasha or Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

Case Manager III H21C

Annual Salary - $47,301.03 + Full State Employee Benefits

Travel is EXTENSIVE. Must possess a valid driver's license and must maintain required car insurance.

Minimum Qualifications

• Education and Experience requirements at this level consist of a bachelor’s degree in a human services field* and three years of professional experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities in social work, case management, special education, psychology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, program coordination, nursing or a closely related field; • OR a bachelor’s degree and three years of professional experience in social work, case management, special education, psychology, counseling, vocational rehabilitation, physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, program coordination, nursing or a closely related field and one year experience working with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities; or possession of a valid permanent Oklahoma license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing and three years of professional nursing experience working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities.

*For purposes of the Case Manager job family “a bachelor’s degree in a human services field includes any degree from an accredited college or university except for a degree in a physical, natural or biological science or mathematics

Job Responsibilities

Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities related to providing direct and indirect casework services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families.

• Manages and prioritizes a caseload and provides services to individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities and their families. • Assists the team in identifying community and agency resources to meet individuals’ needs; ensures that necessary services are provided to individuals. • Serves as the individual’s Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP); acts as the individual’s advocate and intermediary and ensures that providers meet the needs of the individuals. • Serves as team leader of the Interdisciplinary Team (IDT); coordinates the development, implementation and modification of the Individual Plan (IP); monitors the IP and plans of care for desired outcome. • With the team, coordinates guardianship procedures for adult individuals when a need is identified. • Provides information to individuals/guardians/family members/advocates for decision-making related to service options to individuals. • Solves problems and mediates with providers, agencies, and other team members • Participates in staff conferences, meetings, and trainings.