Call for Applications for Service as a Board Member

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Contact: Shannon Conover, Marketing Associate, The Commission^®
Phone: 856.380.6805
Email: sconover@yourcommission.org

MOUNT LAUREL, NJ – November 4, 2026 - The Commission^® announces its call for applications seeking candidates for the Board. Individuals that hold the CCM^® and/or CDMS^® credential that are interested in volunteer board service are encouraged to apply. The Commission seeks individuals with passion, skills and experience with diversity of clinical practice settings and across allied health to contribute to its mission and vision. The Commission seeks candidates who are willing to support the organization’s mission to promote the professional practices of case management and disability management through board certification and related services.

The Commission is the first and largest nationally accredited case manager certification organization, credentialing over 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager certification with its CCM credential and disability management specialist certification with its CDMS credential. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, The Commission is the most active and prestigious credentialing organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management.

Service on The Commission's Board provides individuals with an opportunity to help shape the future of client advocacy professionals. The opportunity to work with other leaders in healthcare allows volunteers to be on the cutting edge of case management, disability management and board certification. In addition, service on The Commission’s Board allows volunteers to be part of the decision-making process on a national level, driving The Commission’s strategic goals through effective governance.

"Serving on The Commission's Board allows volunteers to leverage their professional expertise to drive meaningful change for a field they are passionate about," said Chair-Elect Jessica Arcoraci, MS, BSN, RN, CCM. "For me, it has provided high-impact professional development, leadership growth and the opportunity to build connections with colleagues I otherwise never would have met."

Individuals who are elected as Board Members serve three-year terms beginning in July 2027. Service on The Commission’s Board includes committee and task force assignments that are driven by strategic priorities developed by the Board.

Board Members serve as stewards of the organization, including governance, fiduciary and industry activities, while representing and endorsing the CCM and CDMS credentials and advancing board-certification.

Interested individuals may complete an online application. Candidates must submit their completed application by December 2, 2026. For questions or assistance, please contact The Commission at 856-380-6836 or by email at contact@yourcommission.org.

About The Commission: 
The Commission is the first and largest nationally accredited case management certification organization, credentialing more than 50,000 professional case managers and disability management specialists. The Commission is a nonprofit, volunteer organization that oversees the process of case manager and disability management specialist certification with its CCM^® and CDMS^® credentials. Offering an extensive portfolio of certification and professional advancement activities, The Commission is the most active and prestigious certification organization supporting the practices of case management and disability management. For more information, visit https://yourcommission.org, connect with The Commission on Facebook, LinkedIn, or follow us on X.

The Commission Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Statement:
The Commission in principle and practice respects, values, celebrates and lifts up the unique attributes of all case managers and disability management specialists. In keeping with that spirit, The Commission values and seeks diversity, equity and inclusion within the case management and disability management professions. 

The Commission promotes an inclusive, safe and supportive environment that encourages involvement, innovation and expanded access to leadership opportunities that maximize engagement across all groups within the framework of the certification criteria. The Commission also leverages the unique characteristics, perspectives and contributions of a diverse case management and disability management population, including, but not limited to, age, appearance, disability, ethnicity, gender, geographic location, nationality, professional level or practice setting, race, religion, sexual orientation and socioeconomic status. The Commission highlights diversity to collectively and effectively understand and support the needs of our clients and provide opportunities to improve health and welfare for all clients who receive case management and disability management interventions; and for those who provide those services.