IAHD

Position: Caseworker/QMRP
Reports to: Director of Family and Social Services
Hours of Work: 40 Hours Per Week
Work Location: Tarrytown, NY

General Duties:

• Chair all ITT meetings and Special ITT meetings for 65
  consumers
• Write annual and semi annual and special ITT meeting minutes
• Be the primary contact for parents and other providers such
  as other residences, transportation and medical facilities
• Responsible for maintaining written correspondence with all
  of our stakeholders
• Research all related entitlements issues and work with the
  entitlement specialist in resolving them
• Provide advocacy for all consumers
• Work closely with our compliance department in ensuring
  that our records are maintain in continuous survey ready state
• Ensure that all related clinical activities are engaged in
  manner consistent with HIPAA and privacy regulations.
• Provide training in client rights and abuse prevention
• Responsible to provide administrative support during all
  intakes and discharges.
• Arranges appropriate client and parent visits, obtains
  appropriate signatures for release waivers and obtains individual and
  family histories.
• Providing counseling services to clients, parents and other
  family member and assists them in coping with their situation
• Liaison between consumer and other agencies along with
  other
  community services and participate in inter-disciplinary treatment team
  process.
• Safeguard the human and civil rights of the developmentally
  disabled person and their families.

Educational Requirements:

A Bachelors Degree from an Accredited College or University in a social
sciences area and a minimum of three years experience with people with
developmental disabilities.

Desired Skills:

• Excellent writing Skills and ability to work under
  pressure
• High energy and the willingness to work as a team
  player

Application Process:
Please submit cover letter and resume, in word format to careers: (careers@iahdny.org).
Please reference “Job title in subject line”.