Aging Care Manager 2

Aging Care Manager 2

The Aging Care Manager 2 position is responsible for the development of care plans for older adult clients in a county area agency on aging program through an evaluation of the clients' social contacts and supports, their activities of daily living, status of their cognitive functioning, their physical health and their economic and other resources. This position reports directly to the Aging Care Management Supervisor. This position does not exercise supervision over any positions. Functions as consumer's advocate. Performs intake assessments and writes Care Plan based on assessed consumer needs and performs reassessments as per State regulations. Provides care management service to consumers and caregivers. Documents income and calculates reimbursement percentages for households participating in the Caregiver Support Program. Review completed vouchers sent to AAA for allowability of services/items purchased by Caregiver. Reviews consumer reimbursements submissions for OPTIONS. Authorizes in-home services provided by Agency's subcontractors. Contacts consumer and/or providers to determine that service delivery has begun or is scheduled to begin as planned. As requested, checks provider invoices to ensure proper service delivery. Maintains liaison with area hospitals, nursing homes, and agencies to expedite information, paper and consumer flow. Serves as a resource for other agencies/community organizations concerned with the human services needs of the community as appropriate. As requested, undertakes necessary training and serves as backup Older Adults Protective Services worker for on call purposes. Works with consumers to locate housing if necessary. Works with discharge planners in skilled nursing facilities. Makes referrals to other agencies offering services needed by consumers. Makes appropriate and timely entries in consumer's case record. Serves as a resource person to other agencies or community organizations concerned with the human service needs of the community as appropriate. Participates in unit meetings, supervisory conferences and training/in-service programs as scheduled/provided. Completes Person Centered Counseling (PCC) Assessments. Acts in a professional manner and maintains confidentiality at all times. Attends relevant training/in-service programs. Has basic computer knowledge. Identifies/documents gaps and/or duplications in existing service delivery system and reports such data to the Administrator. Participates in ongoing evaluations of Agency conducted by administrative staff. While this job description is intended to be an accurate reflection of the job requirements, management reserves the right to modify, add or remove duties from particular jobs and to assign other duties as necessary. All social service staff must be able to drive or able to provide own transportation in order to carry out assigned responsibilities and must carry appropriate insurance.

Required minimum qualifications include six months as an Aging Care Manager 1 or a County Caseworker 1; or successful completion of the County Social Casework Intern program; or six months of professional human services or nursing experience; and a bachelor's degree in social sciences, behavioral sciences, human services, or a closely related field; or an equivalent combination of experience and training. Employee assigned to this title will be required to possess and maintain a valid and current motor vehicle operator's license. Must have an acceptable driving record. Personal vehicle required for County business, employee is eligible for mileage reimbursement.