Family Consultant and Case Manager

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