Join Our Mission at Lambs Farm

 

At Lambs Farm, we are passionately committed to enriching the lives of adults with developmental disabilities by providing them with meaningful work opportunities in a vibrant and intentional community. Our diverse facilities, including a farmyard, pet adoption center, restaurant, bakery, country store, and thrift store, delight the public while equipping our participants with crucial employment skills in a supportive environment.

 

Lambs Farm is a nurturing community where participants are empowered to choose their paths, from work to leisure activities, fostering self-reliance and personal growth. It is also a place where families can teach their children about inclusivity and understanding people with disabilities.

 

Do you have a zest for community service, love engaging with dynamic settings, and seek to make a meaningful daily impact? Lambs Farm might just be your dream workplace. Here, we embody hard work, excellent care, and a commitment to cultivating the human spirit.

 

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Summary

 

We are seeking a compassionate and detail-oriented Case Manager to support adults with developmental disabilities in our lakeside community. As an advocate and QIDP-certified professional, the Case Manager will oversee a caseload of 12 individuals, helping them identify, plan, and achieve personal outcomes. The Case Manager ensures coordination across services (vocational, recreational, health, etc.) and promotes meaningful community engagement both on-campus and in the broader community. This position requires close collaboration with families, guardians, and interdisciplinary teams to provide person-centered and trauma-informed care.

 

The Role

 

• Conduct assessments to identify each participant’s strengths and needs, tailoring support plans to their personal goals
• Develop, implement, monitor, and revise outcome-based services to ensure compliance with state and federal guidelines
• Facilitate annual planning meetings and interim check-ins as necessary, preparing and summarizing monthly progress reports
• Provide crisis intervention when needed, working closely with Behavioral Analysts to develop and track behavioral programs
• Serve as the primary liaison for families, guardians, ISC, and external stakeholders, advocating for participants at medical and counseling appointments
• Train and instruct Direct Support Persons (DSPs) in the implementation of service plans and proper documentation
• Assist with financial and insurance concerns as necessary
• Support participants in engaging with community activities both on-campus and off-campus
• Attend and present cases to Behavioral Support and Human Rights committees, collaborating with Behavioral Analysts as needed
• Follow up on participant behavioral incidents in compliance with DHS and IDPH requirements

 

Qualifications

 

• Bachelor’s degree in social services, healthcare, psychology, or a related field
• Minimum 1 year of experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities
• Certification as a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP) or ability to complete certification within 6 months of hire
• Knowledge of state and federal guidelines (DHS, IDPH, HIPAA, Medicaid, etc.)
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record
• Must achieve CPR, First Aid, and crisis intervention certification (CPI or NCI) through the Lambs Farm training program
• Must complete the Lambs Farm DSP program within 120 days of hire
• Commitment to ongoing professional development, including maintaining QIDP certification
• Physically capable of performing tasks that require bending, lifting, and walking, with the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds to manage mobility aids and assist participants
• Proficiency in writing, speaking, and understanding English
• Proficiency in basic computer skills, including accurate typing, navigating websites, entering and recalling data, using word processors and spreadsheet software, managing emails, and familiarity with digital communication etiquette and techniques