Job Summary
The Family Consultant and Case Manager serves as the primary coordinator for Autism Waiver
participants and their families. This position combines family consultation, case management,
treatment planning, staff supervision, and quality assurance to ensure participants receive high
quality, person centered services.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Family Consultation
Provide family consultation services, educate caregivers, identify needs, support implementation of
behavioral strategies, and maintain regular communication.
Case Management
Coordinate services, monitor authorizations, complete assessments, coordinate referrals, and
participate in interdisciplinary planning.
Treatment Planning
Develop individualized treatment plans with measurable goals, review progress, revise plans, and
collaborate with providers.
DSP Supervision
Supervise DSPs through field observations, documentation review, coaching, performance
monitoring, and corrective action when necessary.
Training Responsibilities
Provide orientation and ongoing training on documentation, person centered practices, behavior
supports, HIPAA, abuse prevention, safety, crisis intervention, and community integration. Conduct
competency evaluations and maintain training records.
Quality Assurance
Audit documentation, monitor treatment outcomes, ensure Autism Waiver compliance, participate in
quality improvement, and support audits.
Documentation
Complete treatment plans, assessments, supervision notes, progress notes, incident follow up, and
family consultation documentation accurately and on time.
Knowledge and Skills
Knowledge of autism spectrum disorders, person centered planning, case management, staff
supervision, documentation, communication, and electronic health records.
Preferred Certifications
Behavior intervention training preferred. CPR and First Aid certification required.
Performance Expectations
Maintain compliance with Maryland Autism Waiver standards, complete documentation timely,
supervise DSPs regularly, demonstrate participant progress, and deliver ethical, person centered
services.
Requirements
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Human Services, Social Work, Psychology, Counseling, Special Education,
Sociology, Human Development, or a closely related human services field required.
Minimum of two years of experience working with individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder,
developmental disabilities, or behavioral health populations.
Knowledge of the Maryland Autism Waiver Program, person centered planning, and community
resources preferred.
Experience supervising Direct Support Professionals preferred.
Valid driver's license and reliable transportation.
Current CPR and First Aid certification.
Benefits
Full time position
Pay rate $25 per hour
| Location | Maryland City, MD |