Description: The Department of Human Services, Disability & Aging Services (DAS) division has a current vacancy for a full time (1.0 FTE) Case Manager I in the Adult Protective Services – Dementia Behavioral Support Team (DBST). Case Managers work closely with children, adults, families, guardians, service providers and natural supports. Case Managers promote self-determination, community belonging, valued social roles, the sharing of ordinary places, opportunities for contribution, and choice while seeking to ensure health and safety.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: The Dementia Behavioral Support Team (DBST) will provide a mobile, dementia informed response to persons with dementia expressing challenging behaviors (kicking, hitting, biting, spitting, throwing items, etc) which put them at risk of having to be hospitalized or relocated from their home of choice. Working with other members of the DBST, including the Dementia Program Specialist and consulting geriatric psychiatrist, the DSCM will assess what the person is attempting to communicate through their expressions and provide training on dementia positive approaches to both informal and formal caregivers which will help them better understand the needs of the person and how to respond in a way which minimizes further physical behavioral expressions. This assessment will also result in the creation of a Life Story book reflecting the family, interests, preferences and background of individual with dementia. The DSCM shall work collaboratively with other APS staff when needed as well as community partners including law enforcement, Journey Emergency Services, long term care programs, first responders, assisted living providers and others advocating for and supporting the person with dementia to remain in the least restrictive setting which most appropriate meets their needs.
Location: Dane County, WI
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