Geriatric Care Manager

Job Description

Job Description

Corewood Care is a locally owned and operated Care Management and Home Care company. We are one of the few companies in the DMV that offer this integrated service to benefit older adults and their family members. As a team of dedicated professionals, we provide guidance, recommendations, and advocacy to clients and their families navigating the challenges of aging and/or disability. At Corewood Care Management, we are committed to improving our clients' quality of life and promoting safety.

We are looking for an energetic and compassionate Social Worker (LCSW) or Nurse (RN) to join our team. We will consider a Master's degree in a related field with experience with older adults.

The ideal candidate is a great communicator, a fierce advocate, problem solver, works well independently, and likes to build support networks to benefit our clients.

Job Duties:

• Conduct an in-home or virtual in-home assessment for each new client and perform a comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment.
• Develop a care management (CM) "Plan of Care" in conjunction with Director of Care Management and the client/family.
• Create a "Recommendations Report" based on the client assessment, clients needs and wishes - present this to the client, family members and/or professionals.
• Make follow up home visits (in person or virtually) to the client to coordinate, implement, modify, & evaluate the Plan of Care activities and to assess safety, health or cognitive risks.
• Act as an advocate and liaison to medical providers & other health care team members.
• Escort and drive clients to physician appts & other appts as needed.
• Provide supportive counseling/family support/mediator services as needed.
• Provide assistance/guidance to (or interaction with) guardianship/conservatorship as needed.
• Provide collaboration/assistance with or for any fiduciary needs as needed.

Job Qualifications:

• A sincere desire to serve older adults and help them maintain their dignity and independence.
• Current Registered Nurse License, Social Work License in the state of MD or DC, or Social Work Masters Decree strongly preferred. Masters' degree or license in nursing, gerontology, counseling, or therapy preferred.
• Experience in geriatrics, dementia, home health, hospice care and/or mental health strongly preferred.
• Experience/ willingness to conduct home visits wherever the client resides (COVID-19 exceptions)
• Maintain flexible schedule to meet client & family needs.

Optional Certifications:

• CMC (Care Manager Certified) from the National Academy of Certified Care Managers
• C-ASWCM (Certified Advanced Social Work Case Manager) from the National Association of Social Workers
• C-SWCM (Certified Social Work Case Manager)- from the National Association of Social Workers
• Aging Life Care Association (ALCA) Membership

We offer a competitive pay with benefits including health benefits, holiday leave, and 401K plan. You can also work from your home-based office.

If you are interested in joining a dynamic team that celebrates and enhances older adults' lives, we would like to speak with you.

Employment Status: Part time 10-15 hrs weekly

Rate: $65/ hr

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person, commuting to clients in DMV area.