Kristi Deavers Email & Phone Number

Indiana Case Managers assist participants in gaining access to needed waiver and other Medicaid State Plan services, as well as needed medical, social, educational and other services, regardless of the funding source for the services to which access is gained. Additional Responsibilities and Duties:* Developing, updating, and reviewing the PCISP using the person-centered planning process.* Convening team meetings at least every 90 calendar days and as needed to discuss the PCISP and any other issues needing consideration in relation to the participant.* Monitoring of service delivery and utilization (via telephone calls, home visits, and team meetings) to ensure that services are being delivered in accordance with the PCISP.* Completing and processing the annual level of care determination.* Compiling case notes for each encounter with the participant.* Conducting face-to-face contacts with the individual (and family members, as appropriate) at least once every 90 calendar days in the home of the waiver participant and as needed to ensure health and welfare and to address any reported problems or concerns.* Developing annual and update Service Plan Budgets using the State-approved process.*Completing, submitting, and following up on incident reports in a timely fashion using the State approved process, including notifying the family/guardian of the incident outcome, all of which must be verifiable by documented supervisory oversight and monitoring of the Case Management agency.* Monitoring participants’ health and welfare.* Monitoring participants’ satisfaction and service outcomes.* Maintaining files in accordance with State standards.* Cultivating and strengthening informal and natural supports for each participant.* Identifying resources and negotiating the best solutions to meet identified needs.

Michigan City, In

Serve as the primary contact for students and parents regarding financial aid.Provide financial aid information to prospects, applicants, and families during campus visits.Assist students in navigating the financial aid process and finding maximum resources throughout their enrollment. Counsel students as well as problem-solve while adhering to Federal policies and regulations.

Responsible for providing Vocational Rehabilitation information and connectivity to students with disabilities within Porter and Lake County schoolsProvide these individuals with assistance in developing and implementing an Individualized Education/Transition Plan to use after exiting their respective school system

Responsible for coordinating CARF (the Rehabilitation Facility) accreditation at the agency: earned 3-year commendable status for all 3 surveys coordinatedCoordinate all the trainings and trainers at the agencyConduct trainings, internally and externallyFacilitate meetings: Safety, Employee Suggestion Program, Recognition TeamOversee organizational reporting of accessibility, demographics, surveys, and department goals/objectivesAnnual presentation to the Board of Directors on the agency's Year in Review - outcomes of goals/ objectivesCreate and develope the agency's Mission Measures report (an in-depth annual review of the agency's outcomes)

Promote the availability of graduates for employment through personal contact, announcement letters, quarterly placement newsletter, and employment surveysOrganize and recruit members for the Advisory CouncilAssist students in the completion of employment applications, successful resume writing, and effective interviewing techniques

Encouraged students, who had withdrawn from the college, to complete their programsVisited high schools in LaPorte County and spoke to students about opportunities available to them with an Associate Degree

Composed, designed and edited quarterly newsletters and solicitation direct mail appealsResponsible for all donor records - files and computer databaseOrganized volunteer recruitment - events and brochuresAssisted in coordinating fund raising events