Case Manager

Barren River Area Development District (BRADD) is seeking a full time

Case Manager

Under general direction, provides assessment, case management and person centered care planning services and determines eligibility of elderly for Homecare and Title III B supportive in-home services; performs other duties as required.

• Performs in-home eligibility assessments and reassessments to determine eligibility and identify needs so that elderly clients can remain independently in their home.
• Develops a plan of care using client’s input of needs and implementation of services and resources.
• Maintains monthly contact with all clients on all programs via telephone calls, visits, and/or assessments.
• Identifies eligible benefits; assists clients with benefits application and recertification.
• Research availability of community resources, formal and informal support.
• Provides information to families for resources and support groups.
• Resolves problems that may arise with services for clients and providers.
• Manages telephone messages and handles calls appropriately.
• Documents all information received.
• Maintain active caseload not to exceed limits set by state regulations.
• Prepares and maintains current files on all clients; continually updates information in charts and files for monitoring purposes.
• Maintains knowledge of requirements for programs for the elderly.
• Attends conferences, training programs, etc. in order to meet the training requirements.

• Possess a Bachelor’s degree in a health or human services field from an accredited college or university, in health, human services or field that relates to geriatrics; or
• Associate's Degree in Health and human services field with 2 years’ experience working with elderly may substitute for a bachelor’s degree; or
• Be a currently licensed Registered Nurse as defined in KRS 314.011(5) who has at least two years’ experience as a professional nurse in the field of aging or physical disabilities; or LPN with 3 years of experience.
• Have a master’s degree from an accredited college or university which may be substituted for the required experience.

• Thorough knowledge of federal and state programs for the elderly.
• Thorough knowledge of administrative requirements for programs for the elderly.
• Thorough knowledge of the social and economic conditions of ADD region.
• Thorough knowledge of both formal and informal resources available for the elderly.

• Skilled to assess and incorporate available resources.
• Skilled in oral and written communication.
• Skilled in the preparation of detailed reports and plans.
• Skilled in strong interpersonal skills relating to the elderly and to subcontractors.
• Skilled at using the computerized data system and basic office equipment.

• Ability to establish and maintain working relationship with public, coworkers and state and local officials and administrative personnel and subcontractors.
• Ability to make decisions.
• Ability to provide continuous care for participating clients.
• Ability to develop a strong working relationship with clients.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently.