Case Manager – Disability Services

Case Manager – Disability Services

Case Manager job available in Galway within the Disability services sector. This role is a short-term contract for a period of up to 6 months. The Disability Services Department provides a range of services, within available resources, to people with intellectual and physical & sensory disabilities. Individuals, in addition to accessing generic health services, may also access specialist disability services provided by external Agencies which are funded by HSE. The Disability Services Department works with and in conjunction with all other relevant Departments. This role will cover Galway City & County.

Job Responsibilities:

·        Case Management of individual cases, particularly those with complex needs.

·        Management of the Personal Assistant (PA) allocation process.

·        Implementation of the Liaison Officer functions for the Assessment of Need process under the Disability Act 2005.

·        Service Lead/Operational Lead for Agencies contracted to provide disability services.

·        Case Management or significant elements of the case management processes such as placement, discharge liaison, co-ordination of packages of care

Candidate Requirements:

·        A relevant third level qualification (NFQ Level 7 or above) on the National Framework of Qualifications in Health, Social Care or Social Work

·        Experience of working in a Health Care environment and ideally with people with disabilities in a therapeutic &/or frontline capacity.

·        Full driving licence

·        Access to transport as post will involve frequent travel

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