Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) helps Oklahomans aged 3 or older with primary diagnosis of intellectual disabilities lead safer, healthier and more independent and productive lives. People served may also have developmental disabilities like autism, cerebral palsy or Down Syndrome.
Careers: Case Manager
Looking for a career that makes an impact? Developmental Disabilities Services (DDS) is NOW HIRING case managers! Apply today to help our state’s most vulnerable population.
Case managers primarily work remotely to help individuals receiving services create individualized plans for their needs, select service providers and build a support network. Case managers make a HUGE difference in the lives of Oklahomans with developmental disabilities!
Interested in learning about what a job as a DDS case manager entails? Register for our upcoming informative webinar on Feb. 29.
Applicants must have:
- A bachelor’s degree in a human services field OR a valid permanent Oklahoma license as approved by the Oklahoma Board of Nursing to practice professional nursing
- One year of professional experience working directly with people with developmental disabilities
- A valid driver’s license and car insurance
Case managers help people with intellectual disabilities access medical, social, educational and other services. They assess the needs of the person, coordinate services, develop a care plan, monitor plan implementation and follow up to ensure services meet the service recipient’s needs.
A successful case manager skillfully prioritizes tasks, adapts to change, meets timelines, likes to work with a diversified group of people and understands fiscal responsibility. They go above and beyond to find the best solutions to serve the individuals on their caseloads and their unique problems. Case managers are willing to learn and teach what they have learned to others. They know how to set realistic goals for themselves and the individuals on their caseload, stay calm in volatile situations, work well with others to achieve common goals and are strong advocates.
- A desire to help people with developmental disabilities lead better lives
- Communication, organizational, time management and leadership skills
- Knowledge of community resources
- Self-motivation
- Ability to multi-task
- Teamwork
- Basic computer skills
To become a DDS Case Manager, a bachelor's degree in a human services field includes any degree from an accredited college or university except for a degree in a physical, natural or biological science or mathematics.
Case managers primarily work remotely from home; however, there are instances where in-office work is required. Case managers also frequently check in on the people on their case loads to ensure their needs are being met. Roughly, 1/3 of work time is spent in the field working with individuals.
Case managers enjoy excellent benefits from the state. Full-time employees receive:
- Generous retirement plan
- 11 paid holidays each year
- 15 paid vacation days & 15 days sick leave
- A paid benefit allowance for insurance
The annual salary for case managers ranges between $40,000 and $43,000.
Case Manager Testimonials
“It is rewarding, particularly when you can see people and teams evolve over time. There is a good amount of fieldwork, which beats sitting at a desk all day. I think the telecommuting and alternative workweek are incentives. There is the opportunity for a sense of accomplishment every day.” — R.P. Case Manager IV, bachelor’s degree, sociology
“My day consists of paperwork, like writing letters to parents to schedule home visits for the following month, plan of care addendums, meeting notes, home visit notes, agency reports, assessments, etc. Most of the individuals that I serve are either school-aged children or adults who may have jobs in the community. When I do schedule visits in the field they are usually after 3 p.m. to accommodate their schedules or the schedules of the parents.” — C.W., Case Manager II, bachelor’s degree, special education
“There is really no way to describe a typical day as a case manager, as no two days are the same! My day may consist of visiting individuals in their homes or workplaces; talking with service recipients, family members or service providers over the phone; and providing advocacy for individuals served by DDS.” – L.L., Case Manager III, master’s degree, human resources and adult education
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