Job Developer / Case Manager
3 months ago
Saint Louis
Job Description Reports directly to Director of Client Services Responsible for providing direct services to individuals referred MO DVR job development services and/or DHSS-ABI/Wounded Warrior programming. Essential Job Duties: A. Job Development/ Return to Work duties: • Creates resumes for clients receiving vocational services, • Submits online job applications for clients receiving vocational services, • Research current job openings for vocational services clients, • Contacts potential employers on behalf of vocational clients, • Participates in initial and quarterly treatment planning and plan review meetings for clients receiving services., • Creates and updates job development plans, • Writes monthly job development progress notes and retention reports, • Creates and updates placement notifications and retention plans, • Submits monthly reports to Director of Client Services as required, • Supports clients on job sites as needed for employment success, • Determines intervention strategies for clients on the job and implements intervention plan, • Transports clients to interviews and job-related appointments, • Advocates for clients with employers, • Maintains satisfactory relationships with referral sources, clients, community partners, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure delivery of quality services to clients, other duties as needed and assigned., • Establishes and maintains relationships in the business community to promote and support vocational goals of clients., • Assess clients’ work skills by observing skills and barriers at simulated sites, authentic work sites, and in therapy., • Assist return-to-work clients in managing disability benefits, leave of absence, accommodations, and return-to-work arrangements., • Provide emergency interventions when circumstances dictate, • Develops treatment/service plans that meet the needs of clients as well as the criteria defined by referral sources., • Implements treatment plans and job development plans for all clients., • Provides direct services to clients as defined in contracts and treatment/service plans, • Recommend changes to treatment plans, • Completes monthly billing reports and progress notes as required by state contracts, • Maintains satisfactory relationships with referral sources, clients, community partners, family members, and other stakeholders to ensure delivery of quality services to clients, other duties as needed and assigned., • Participates in group educational presentations or outings as schedule permits, • Supervise or coach clients on job sites or volunteer work sites, • Assess clients’ work skills by observing work skills and barriers at simulated sites and authentic work sites., • Provide emergency interventions when circumstances dictate, • Follows the direction and policies of the BIFSTL Board of Directors., • Collaborates with BIFSTL leadership and staff on all matters related to client services, • Participates in initial and quarterly treatment planning and plan review meetings for clients receiving services., • Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology, Social Work, Education, Special Education, Speech Therapy, Communication Disorders, or another related field. OR, • Basic understanding of services for people with disabilities., • Basic understanding of brain injury, its causes, and common barriers., • Strong understanding of disability rights and advocacy including ADA., • Strong written and verbal communication skills, • Ability to work with professionals in multiple disciplines for the success of individuals with brain injury., • Strong computer skills including email, document creation, and database., • Advanced problem-solving and ability to act with urgency during crisis situations., • This position requires travel by car to various locations throughout the day, 60 miles round trip possible., • This position requires one to transport clients in personal vehicle to appointments, community activities, job sites, or other events., • Assist clients with all manner of tasks, not including personal hygiene or toileting., • Must obtain MO Class E Driver’s License endorsement within 60 days of hire for the purpose of transporting clients in personal vehicle., • Must present proof of current automobile liability insurance., • This position requires infrequent travel of 100 miles or more for meetings or conferences., • Must be able to pass MO EDL and Family Care Safety Registry., • The MO DVR Job Developer and DHSS Case Manager position is a non-exempt, full-time position. Due to the nature of the job duties, work schedule may include evening, late evening, early morning, or weekends.