Care Manager - Caswell Developmental Center

About the role

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. Description of Work This position is assigned to a Division of Residential Services which is composed of a number of homes responsible for the provision of residential based services and support for individuals with developmental disabilities. The purpose of the division is to ensure the provision of direct and indirect habilitative care, treatment, and programming in order to promote growth, autonomy, productivity, and dignity. Services and support are provided on a 24-hour basis to individuals served as outlined in individual program plans. To ensure that the individuals served are provided a comprehensive array of training, services, and supports that enables them to achieve maximum independence in self-care, activities of daily living, including gaining and maintaining significant relationships, self-management and ensuring the protection of their rights. The Care Manager is responsible for documentation including program reviews. Development of and revision to life plans, auditing, and annual training of staff within the home. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This is an anticipated vacancy. Salary Range: $37, 377.00 - $65,408.00 Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs )/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Through knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques of the field of developmental disabilities and the population served to include evaluations, and development of comprehensive life plans. Skill in writing life plans including punctuation, grammar, etc., and reports to document individual treatment plans, auditing records, and programming activities. Current knowledge of the standards, regulations and licensure requirements is also required. The ability to coordinate the activities of a group of professionals of varied disciplines; to provide leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of treatment plans; and to develop cooperative working relationships with a variety of persons providing services to the individuals is required. Management Preferences: Graduation form a four-year college or university with a degree in human service field and a minimum of two years' experience in prescriptive program planning in a residential setting for the developmentally disable is also necessary, and supervisory experience preferred. This Position Is Designated As Mandatory And Must Report Or Stay Over During Adverse Weather Events. Department: West End Villas Work Hours: 8 AM - 5 PM, Monday - Friday About Caswell Developmental Center: Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility. We strive to create an environment in which every team member contributes to the overall success of the Center to positively impact the lives of those around them and the individuals we service. If you are looking to make a difference and seeking a rewarding career, we encourage you to consider this opportunity. Please click on the following link- https://vimeo.com/185000006 -to experience how Caring is Contagious at Caswell Developmental Center. Supplemental Contact Information: DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility'