Case Management for Adults with Disabilities

What is the Main Purpose of Case Management?

Roman Empire Agency assists in ongoing court issues for consumers with developmental disabilities. Representatives from our team attend all of your court and probation hearings.

In addition, we provide progress reports to the courts, attorneys, and probation officers on your behalf. We assist individuals with filing restraining orders, eviction hearings, and child custody hearings.

Who Can Get a Case Manager?

The Arizona Department of Economic Security breaks case management eligibility into specific requirements for age groups.

Birth to Age 3

Children from the ages of zero to three years can receive case management services if they exhibit significant delays in one or more of the developmental areas or have a condition that may lead to a developmental disability.

Ages 3 to 6

Children ages three to six must voluntarily apply for support, be an Arizona resident, and have one of or be at risk of developing one of the eligible developmental disabilities:

• Autism spectrum disorder
• Cerebral palsy
• Epilepsy
• Down syndrome
• Intellectual disability

Age 6 to Adult

A person ages six into adulthood must voluntarily apply for support, be an Arizona resident, and be diagnosed with an eligible developmental disability present before age 18. The disability must be determined as most likely lifelong and cause disability-related limitations in daily life.

Qualifying developmental disabilities include the following:

• Autism spectrum disorder
• Cerebral palsy
• Epilepsy
• Down syndrome
• Intellectual disability

Out-of-State Application Process

People applying for case management services in the State of Arizona must be permanent residents with the exception of “minor children whose residency is deemed to be the same as that of the custodial parent(s).”

What is the Difference Between a Case Worker and a Social Worker?

Caseworkers and social workers may be used interchangeably due to the two jobs’ sharing similar responsibilities. That said, these are separate, distinct careers.

Responsibilities of a Case Worker

• Evaluating and maintaining case information and notes for case reports
• Conduct assessments to identify client’s eligibility for programs and other services 
• Provide advocacy for clients, appearing in court and advocating client’s improvement
• Assist clients with housing vouchers and assistive homeless programs
• Take part in client meetings
• Coordinates treatment programs for clients

Responsibilities of a Social Worker

• Advocate for changing policies, programs, and services to better support individuals
• Deliver therapy services, connect clients to support programs
• Evaluate the needs and circumstances of a client
• Provide crisis intervention for children at risk for neglect and abuse
• Refer clients to services in the community (healthcare, support groups, vocational training)
• Keeping confidential client case files and records

Case management and social work intertwine in some ways. The biggest difference is a case worker coordinates and oversees the treatment process, while a social worker’s focus is to provide support for the client’s social and personal needs and well-being.

Disclaimer: REA is not a legal service advisor.

Get Started with Roman Empire Agency Today

Dealing with court issues is stressful, quickly impacting mental health and daily life; Let Roman Empire Agency lighten the load. Please contact us today to learn more about who we are and our case management services.