Case Management
What can a case manager do for you?

• A case manager is a client advocate, working with individuals and their support teams to develop a plan that identifies personal preferences, needs and goals. To do this, a case manager focuses on four key areas - advocacy, services, resources and funding - to help ensure all the pieces are in place to maximize lifestyle choices.

Advocacy

As an advocate, a case manager will:

* Guide you through the maze of services.
* Assist you in understanding your rights and responsibilities.
* Assist you in living your preferred lifestyle.
* Attend meetings with providers to advocate for your rights and needed services.
* Report any suspected abuse, neglect or exploitation to the Kansas Department of Social and Rehabilitation Services.

 

Services
In finding the right service to meet your need, a case manager will:

* Assist you in locating services.
* Assist you in accessing services.
* Monitor services to ensure they continue to meet your needs.
* Assist you in communicating with service providers.
* Assist you in changing service providers when needed.

 

Resources
As a resource tool, a case manager will:

* Provide you with information about resources available to you.
* Know where to look for the resources you need.

 

Funding
In helping you secure appropriate funding, a case manager will:

* Have a basic knowledge of your funding systems.
* Know whom to contact when funding problems arise.
* Be able to assist providers with funding problems.