Casework Manager Jobs in Virginia (NOW HIRING)

OVERVIEWAssists with the oversite of sites providing community skills development and rehabilitative skills training for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities at local activity centers. Work is performed under general supervision and is guided by policies and procedures, quality assurance, public and private payor guidelines, professional practices and including ethical standards related to client interactions, state and federal licensure and accreditation regulations and guidelines. DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESAssesses, evaluates, and implements specified services of group day, community engagement, and community coaching. Organizes and plans activities and one-to-one instruction for individuals.Organizes and develops community outings and activities for individuals.Monitors compliance to state and local licensure standards.Provide support to Lead Specialist in the absence of the site leader.Makes collateral contacts with the parents, guardians, providers, friends, and siblings of the persons in programming. Maintains records and accounts for use of money from Activity Fund for outings and activities. Monitors and dispenses medications.Cover Lead Specialist caseload in times of transition/assessment.Participates in psychological developmental meetings with other staff and the client participants.Provides psychosocial and pre-employment skill building coaching and support.Prepares as­sessment and progress notes, billing, time sheets, etc.Transports or arranges for member transportation.Oversees and arranges maintenance for location vehicles. Assists individual with medical, financial, social, hygiene and recreational activities.  KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIESThorough knowledge of day support programming; considerable knowledge of the principles, practices, and techniques of prevocational and vocational training; considerable knowledge of the employers and service providers of the region; considerable knowledge of the operation of electronic medical records and associated documentation; considerable knowledge of assistive equipment and apparatus; considerable knowledge of social casework management, including need assessment and supportive level counseling; considerable knowledge of the common disabilities and of the theories, principles and practices relating to the care and behavioral management of the intellectually-disabled and developmentally-delayed populations and associated age related issues.Considerable knowledge of crisis prevention and intervention skills applicable to the intellectually disabled; considerable knowledge of the principles and techniques of group training; some knowledge of licensing requirements for the program and facility; ability to establish rapport with intellectually-disabled individuals and their families; ability to collect, compile and evaluate electronically sourced or other sourced statistical and financial data and prepare reports; ability to maintain an effective working relationship with other staff and the staff of private and public agencies; ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing; ability to function calmly in stressful situa­tions.Ability to physically lift/move an average weight adult individual; ability to conduct effective interviews, observe, assess and record individual behaviors and functioning and develop treatment and service plans; ability to operate a vehicle; ability to effectively respond to crisis situations both behavioral and medical. TYPICAL EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND WORK EXPERIENCEBachelor's Degree in the Behavioral Sciences/Human Services is preferred, high school diploma or GED required. Experience with people with intellectual or developmental disabilities is required. A combination of other transferrable work experience and education will be considered if it meets the position requirements for the knowledge skills, and abilities required to perform the work.Rappahannock Area Community Services Board is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants without regard to any characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. Reasonable accommodations are available during the application and hiring process by contacting Human Resources at 540-899-4400 or HumanResouces@rappahannockareacsb.org. RACSB maintains a drug-free workplace environment. All candidates who receive conditional offers of employment must successfully complete a pre-employment drug screening and background check, including criminal history, Department of Social Services review, driving record, and verification of credentials. Our comprehensive screening program reflects our commitment to maintaining a safe, healthy workplace and providing high-quality services to our community.