Synopsis

Responsible for providing case management services to children with seen and unseen disabilities. The purpose of the position is to identify child and family outcomes, assess needs, identify, and authorize appropriate services, monitor on-going services, connect children and families to other community services, in order to maintain children in the community with their family. This position works within the Richland County Health and Human Services Behavioral Health Services Unit. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

 The following duties are normal for this position. These are not to be construed as exclusive or all-inclusive. Other duties may be required and assigned. 

• Perform case management for Birth to Three: Process referrals; meet with families; conduct developmental evaluations; obtain medical records and physician authorizations; coordinate team meetings; develop individualized service plans; and monitor therapy progress. Coordinate with education systems for transitioning out of the birth to three programs and IEP development. Refer to other programs and specialty clinics.  
• Perform case management for CLTS/CCOP: Process referrals; meet with families; obtain medical and IEP records and complete functional screens for program eligibility; assist families in obtaining Medicaid sources; develop service plans and outcomes and monitor progress; identify providers and determine qualifications; establish provider contracts and ensure providers maintain requirements. Review CLTS and Medicaid handbooks to determine fundable services. Determine program cost share, review, and authorize provider estimates and receipts and manage funding services. Purchase funded services and enter authorizations for state reimbursement. Identify local resources to support families’ needs. 
• Perform mental health case management services for CCS: Maintain a CSS client treatment caseload; determine program eligibility; coordinate team meetings; perform case management activities; perform client’s assessments and screenings; and provide psychological rehabilitation services. Review and approve CCS provider services notes and billing to ensure program requirements are met. Prepare accurate and timely reports and documentation. Enter documentation into State and County reporting systems. Coordinates scheduling and communication with other staff, departments, agencies, providers, community organizations, and clients’ families. Consult cases and program requirements with the CCS team and supervisors. 
• Coordinate with contracted providers to deliver services at the approved rate schedule, ensure ADA requirements are met, and authorize payments ensuring appropriate documentation is completed by providers. 
• Prepare and enter case notes for all activities and contacts for clients’ program participation and monthly billing and time tracking. 
• Determine Medicaid sources and complete enrollment paperwork. 
• Provide information to families and coordinate referrals to these programs as appropriate. 
• Complete annual program plans. 
• Ensure parent and child rights and procedural safeguards are met. 
• Review and maintain case files. 
• Inform parents of the availability of advocacy services and resources. 
• Assess family needs through evidence-based programs, utilization of mandatory statutes, standards, and practice guidelines to refer for needed services. 
• Represent Richland County Health and Human Services to the community at large through professional interaction, public speaking, media presentations, and participation in community advisory groups. 
• Comply with applicable federal and state laws, administrative rules, established agency procedures and accepted professional standards. 
• Maintain the confidentiality of client information and protected health information as required by State and Federal regulations, including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability (HIPAA) Act. 
• Maintain current knowledge of program requirements and best practices and participate in continuing education opportunities. 
• Participate in committees, trainings, and meetings. 
• Perform other duties as assigned or apparent. 

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in social work, Human Services, or relevant field with one-year relevant experience; or any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills, and abilities. 
• Experience working with people with developmental disabilities is preferred. 
• Valid Driver’s License required. 
• Preferred ability to acquire Wisconsin Social Worker Certification within two years of hire.

How to Apply

Equal Opportunity Employer

Richland County is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.