Home Care Case Manager

Home Care Case Manager $28.58/hour

Position Summary:

This position is responsible for initial client assessments, reassessments, and ongoing case management of home care clients in compliance with Elder Affairs and agency guidelines.

Principal Accountabilities:

Assures that clients are assessed and reassessed on a timely basis:

• Conducts a comprehensive evaluation to determine the full scope of clients' needs.
• Determines eligibility for programs.
• Develops appropriate service plans that meet consumer choice and budget guidelines.
• Partners with vendors to implement home care services.
• Monitors clients for changes requiring adjustments to service levels.

Manages cases on an ongoing basis:

• Assists clients with problem solving and makes referrals as needed.
• Communicates with contracts administrator regarding vendor quality issues.

Determines eligibility for public benefits:

• Assists with applications for public benefits and health insurance and problem resolution related to benefits.
• Coordinates safe hospital and nursing facility discharges.
• Collaborates with other programs and agencies.
• Conducts skills training for consumers enrolled in the consumer directed care program.

Documents phone calls, visits, and all activity in accordance with Elder Affairs' and agency requirements; maintains client records accurately and within the mandated timeframe.

Participates in office coverage responsibilities on a rotating basis. .

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in human services or related discipline.

Experience:

Elder service helpful.

Special Skills/Knowledge:

Excellent oral and written communications skills,

ability to effectively relate to a wide variety of personalities,

strong assessment skills,

basic computer skills,

organizational and time management skills,

ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced,

high volume work environment.

Driver's license and reliable transportation required.

EOE/AA/M/F/D/V