Care Manager-Caregiver Support/Dom Care Programs

Job Details Job Location: Charleroi, PA 15022 Position Type: Full Time Job Shift: Day Comprehensive Benefits Package Tuition Discounts Career Advancement SOUTHWESTERN PA AREA AGENCY ON AGING Overall Function To provide care management services to consumers receiving services through the Caregiver Support and Domiciliary Care Programs at the Southwestern PA Area Agency on Aging. Essential Functions Complete comprehensive psychosocial assessments with potential consumers and families to determine program eligibility (both programs) and placement needs (Dom Care only). Develop, maintain an individualized service plan (ISP) required for consumer, and oversee that services are being utilized. Conduct follow-up visits at prescribed intervals, maintaining regular contact with consumer and provider to ensure mutual satisfaction within program guidelines. Provide assistance and counseling to consumers, providers and families ensuring service delivery and social and emotional support and identifying other community resources that consumers may be able to utilize. Maintain a current consumer case record, consumer assessments, placement processing (Dom Care only), referrals, updates, contacts, follow-up visits, any problems and the course of action pursued. Prepare and submit all required case forms, reports, financial paperwork/documentation, and correspondence in an accurate and timely manner in accordance with program regulations. Initiate and maintain contact with appropriate health care providers and human services programs to ensure the protection of the program consumer's rights and benefits. Facilitate or assist with monthly consumer support groups, education, recognition events, etc. Participate in case conferences, meetings, and trainings as scheduled. Adhere to all policies, laws, regulations and codes of ethics and confidentiality as outlined by federal and state laws, and agency policies and procedures. Qualifications Bachelor’s Degree in Social Work or related field. Demonstrated knowledge of financial entitlement programs and health/social services available to the consumers. Demonstrated ability to make incisive observations and obtain vital information during the client/family interview and/or while reviewing case records to make appropriate recommendations. Must not be excluded from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or any other federal health care programs. Must successfully obtain Criminal History Clearance from the PA State Police, Child Abuse Clearance from the PA Department of Human Services and FBI Fingerprint Clearance. Ability to operate a variety of agency vehicles or transport oneself, as necessary, in the performance of essential functions. Ability to maintain consumer caseload. Ability to assist, move, and/or transport durable medical equipment, medical supplies and/or consumer’s personal effects weighing up to 50 pounds. Ability to pack and transport cognitively and/or physically challenged consumers as needed. Available Benefits Medical and dental benefits for eligible employees. Retirement plan with potential for agency match. Tuition discounts with partnering colleges and universities. Career advancement opportunities. Generous time off for eligible employees. Be an SPHS Hero! EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER #J-18808-Ljbffr