Social Worker/Case Manager

Job Description

Job Description

We are currently seeking a compassionate, organized, and detail-oriented Social Worker/Case Manager to assist older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families in navigating long-term care and community support services.

This position will work closely with attorneys, clients, healthcare providers, care facilities, and government agencies to help coordinate care and address the complex needs of vulnerable individuals.

Job Responsibilities:

• Conduct client assessments regarding medical, social, functional, and housing needs.
• Assist clients and families with long-term care planning and care coordination.
• Identify and connect clients with community resources, government benefits, and disability services.
• Coordinate with hospitals, rehabilitation facilities, nursing homes, assisted living communities, and home care providers.
• Assist clients in obtaining services through Medicaid, Medicare, disability programs, and other public benefits.
• Advocate for clients experiencing barriers to care, services, housing, or benefits.
• Monitor client progress and maintain regular communication with clients, family members, caregivers, and providers.
• Maintain accurate case notes, documentation, and reporting.
• Work collaboratively with attorneys regarding guardianship, conservatorship, special needs, elder law, and long-term care matters.
• Assist families during care transitions, including hospital discharge planning and placement into appropriate care settings.

Education, Experience, and Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work (BSW) preferred.
• Current Michigan social work license preferred (LMSW or LLMSW).
• Minimum of 2 years of case management, social work, aging services, disability services, healthcare, or related experience preferred.
• Knowledge of long-term care systems, Medicaid, Medicare, Community Mental Health services, and Waiver programs preferred.
• Experience working with older adults, individuals with disabilities, and their families.
• Strong interpersonal, advocacy, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion and professionalism.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and electronic documentation systems.

Compensation:

Based on experience.

Work Location:

In-person, with local travel to client homes, healthcare facilities, and community agencies as needed.