Disability Services Case Manager

Disability Services Case Manager

The Iowa Department of Health and Human Services, Division of Aging and Disability Services, Bureau of Community Integration, Targeted Case Management is seeking a Disability Services Case Manager to join our team!

This position will be based in Davenport, Iowa but there will be significant travel to Johnson, Des Moines, Muscatine, Washington and several other Iowa Counties, helping individuals with disabilities access to resources they need to thrive. You must live in the State of Iowa to be eligible for this position.

Hours for this position vary based on the needs of the individuals we support, Monday – Friday. Travel is based on the needs of the individuals supported and in-home visits are required across multiple Iowa counties. Mileage is paid at $0.50/mile travelled according to the Department of Administrative Services (DAS) State Accounting Enterprise Procedures. There is very limited overnight travel.

A valid driver's license and a reliable vehicle are required for this position.

The Disability Services Case Manager works with individuals with Intellectual Disabilities (ID), Developmental Disabilities (DD), and individuals utilizing the Brain Injury (BI), Health and Disability (HD), Physical Disability (PD), Elderly and AIDS/HIV waivers. They help identify service needs, obtaining them, and evaluate progress in the provision of those services.

In addition, the Disability Services Case Manager will:

• develop individual care plans and service coordination across agencies.
• assist individuals and/or guardians navigate the service system, secure crisis services, find new services and track outcomes.
• ensure the individuals' needs are met in a way that allows them to remain independent in their community and participate in decisions regarding their service plan.

The ideal candidate will have:

• previous experience as a case manager and a strong understanding of the disabilities listed above.
• sound judgment and the ability to evaluate situations with accuracy and compassion.
• excellent communications skills and the ability to modify communication methods to suit the individuals supported.
• ability to correctly interpret laws, rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Preference will be given to those who:
• are experienced in using Microsoft Office programs and/or electronic medical records.
• have interviewing and team building experience.

In addition, you must meet the following selective:

• 920 Case Management Bachelor's Degree with at least 30 semester hours including:
• Behavioral Science
• Education
• Health Care
• Human Services Administration
• Social Sciences

Applicant must also possess 1 year experience in delivery in one or in a combination of the following areas of human services:

• Chronic mental illness
• Developmental disabilities
• Intellectual disabilities

OR Applicant must have Iowa license to practice as a registered nurse AND the equivalent of 3 years nursing or human services experience.

Graduation from an accredited four-year college or university;

OR the equivalent of four years of full-time technical work experience involving direct contact with people in overcoming their social, economic, psychological, or health problems; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience substituting the equivalent of one year of full-time qualifying work experience for one year (thirty semester or equivalent hours) of the required education to a maximum substitution of four years.