Vocational specialist vs case management specialist

Differences between vocational specialist and case management specialist duties and responsibilities

Vocational specialist example responsibilities.

• Conduct therapeutic and vocational rehabilitation groups for individuals who are diagnosed with a severe mental illness.
• Facilitate vocational rehabilitation groups weekly.
• Conduct initial interviews with individuals to determine if the situation warrant further investigation by EEO Specialists/investigators.
• Document all activities including rationale for decisions in accordance with DARS policies and procedures.
• Assist clients preparing to transition with housing applications and or locating low income and or affordable housing.
• Facilitate vocational rehabilitation groups weekly.

Case management specialist example responsibilities.

• Manage caseload by providing care coordination to individuals with a primary intellectual/developmental disability diagnosis all of whom receive community-base waiver services.
• Provide case management to give emergency financial assistance to veterans and their families during a financial crisis.
• Complete admission, stay and discharge reviews utilizing Interqual criteria to evaluate medical necessity as indicated by corporate standards.
• Fax documents to skil nursing homes and rehabilitation facilities.
• Perform psycho-social management, intervention, advocacy, and referral services for patients and significant others.
• Supervise in educating patients and direct care staff about self-management of chronic illness tailoring instructions to patient's individual circumstances.
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