Assessment Specialist SRS - Montgomery and Surrounding...

Assessment Specialist – Montgomery & Surrounding Counties

Company: CareStar, Inc.
Location:  Montgomery County, Ohio (and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote with Field Visits
Industry: Healthcare / Social Services / Case Management

About the Opportunity at CareStar

Founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio, CareStar, Inc. is a recognized leader in long-term care case management and population health. With a mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives, we proudly serve individuals across Ohio through compassionate, high-quality care coordination. We are currently seeking an Assessment Specialist  to join our Specialized Recovery Support Services  program. This is a meaningful opportunity for professionals who are passionate about helping others live healthier, more independent lives. As an  Assessment Specialist , you’ll work directly with individuals to assess their needs, develop personalized care plans, and connect them with essential services and supports. You’ll be part of a mission-driven team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference in your community.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and builds knowledge of the State and program requirements.
• Maintains and builds on knowledge of Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Completes in-home visits to assess for eligibility for specified program and conducts safety assessments, in compliance with CareStar and department guidelines.
• Documents all applicant and case-related contacts and interventions in applicants record per agency and CareStar policy, including standards of content and timeliness.
• Provides assistance with community resource referrals as appropriate.
• Adhere to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality as related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
• Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

• Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Possesses a minimum of one-year post degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and/or minimum of three years’ post degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Knowledge of issues affecting people with severe and persistent mental illness and community-based interventions/resources for those individuals.
• Effective interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact professionally and ethically with all age groups from a diverse population, including differing intellectual, cultural, ethnic, psychosocial and socio-economic backgrounds.
• Experience working with individuals with chronic conditions or severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid, behavioral health systems, and local community resources.

Why Join CareStar?

• Remote flexibility with meaningful community engagement
• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – become a part-owner in the company
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on improving lives

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