Case Manager in Towson, Maryland at Trellis Services

Trellis Services is hiring a Case Manager!As a Trellis Case Manager you will be responsible for program managing various aspects of each individual case as well as providing Family Training for households receiving Autism Waiver Services.

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• Must be a certified Special Educator or have a Masters Degree in Special Education and/or a related field with 5 years experience with Autism
• Must have the ability to work in a home environment independently
• Have proof of current auto insurance, valid unexpired drivers license and reliable transportation
• A pre-employment criminal background check is required

• Provides Family Consultation to families and/or caregivers served under the Autism Waiver program.
• Responsible for the supervision and training of Instructors assigned to individual families.
• Develop and implement written Treatment Plan(s) outlining services within thirty (30) days of the start of each specific treatment. All Treatment Plans must be turned into the Director of Autism Waiver Program on or before the thirty (30) start of the treatment.
• Develop and implement goals based on Trellis Services Curriculum.
• Monitor goals based on benchmarked due dates through data collection and provide reports based on goals against benchmarked due dates.
• Develop monthly work schedule for each instructor(s) hours prior to the start of the Treatment Plan and maintain schedule.
• Responsible to approve all instructors work hours and ensure accurate reporting of such hours by the scheduled due date.
• Must be available in person or by direct phone contact for crisis intervention to all instructors.
• Responsible to understand, follow and implement all "Procedures for Crisis Situations" as outlined in the Procedure Manual and Behavior Intervention Plan (BIP).
• Responsible to hold at minimum one monthly meeting with instructors and families in a collaborative team meeting.
• Responsible to maintain consistent and prompt communications with instructors, families and Trellis Services administrative staff.
• Accurately record without error and input time sheet entries into Trellis' database by the required deadline date(s).
• Must communicate any concerns, questions, or other matters immediately with appropriate administrative staff and parents.
• Fosters and maintains positive relationships between Trellis, reporting staff and clients as well as surrounding communities.
• Maintain "Confidential Clinical File" with accurate session notes, time sheets, calendars and reports. Must sign and adhere to "File Confidentiality Agreement."

This is an exceptional opportunity to do meaningful work that makes a difference!

Must be able to walk, run, stand, sit, bend, kneel, squat, crawl, reach, balance, and move quickly as needed. Must push, pull, and lift up to 50 lbs., maintain client safety awareness, respond quickly to changes, and safely manage client movement per ABA guidelines. Requires stamina, sustained concentration, effective communication, and ability to work in loud, high-stimulation environments. Must assist with hygiene and toileting as needed.

Trellis Services is part of LEARN Behavioral, a network of ABA providers committed to nurturing the unique potential of children with autism and special needs nationwide.