|  Case Management is a collaborative process that assesses, plans, implements, coordinates, monitors and evaluates the options and services required to meet the client's service needs. The Adult Protective Service Worker facilitates the achievement of client wellness and autonomy through advocacy, assessment, planning, communication, education, resource management and sercice facilitation. Planning and service facilitation are based on the needs and values of the client.
The underlying premise of sound case management is that everyone benefits when people who have a developmental disability reach their optimum level of self- management and functional capability.
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Limitations on the Role of the Adult Protective Service Worker
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| Participation in the Adult Protective Service Worker program is strictly voluntary. The Adult Protective Service Worker cannot compel an unwilling or disinterested individual to accept the services of the program or advice from the Adult Protective Service Worker.
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| All adults who have a developmental disability who meet eligibility criteria for the program, who request help from an Adult Protective Service Worker and are accepted for involvement in the Adult Protective Service Worker program are considered Active cases until closed. Active cases do not include those people who are placed on a waiting list for the Adult Protective Services program. |
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