Care Manager, Social Worker

Overview Title: Care Manager, Social Worker (MI Choice) Full Time About Us: Region IV Area Agency on Aging, Inc., a nonprofit serving southwest Michigan since 1974, empowers older adults to age in their preferred setting. Our mission is “Offering Choices for Independent Lives.” supports independence and comprehensive services in Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties for older adults, adults 18 and older with disabilities, caregivers, and families. Position Overview: As a Care Manager, you will play a pivotal role in a mission-focused organization dedicated to improving the lives of adults aged 18 and older. Collaborating closely with clients, their families, and caregivers, you will conduct comprehensive biopsychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans. Your responsibilities will encompass implementing and monitoring these plans, ensuring the provision of home and community-based long-term supports and services that meet your clients’ needs. Our organization values work-life balance, offering flexible schedules with no weekend or holiday work, allowing you to enjoy your personal time. You will be part of a supportive, team-based care model, providing ongoing support and information to clients and their families, maintaining robust relationships within the health and human service community, and advocating for clients to access formal and informal care and services. In this role, you will also maintain accurate and HIPAA-compliant participant files and program records, conducting in-home assessments throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren counties. Join us and make a meaningful impact in a collaborative and flexible work environment. About the Program The MI Choice Waiver Program is a transformative initiative designed to empower adults aged 18 and older who require nursing home-level care to live with maximum independence in their own homes and communities. Originally launched by Michigan Medicaid in 1992, this program provides a comprehensive array of Medicaid-covered services, both basic and supplementary. Participants benefit from personalized support coordination and an array of services tailored to their unique needs, such as personal care, adult day health care, counseling, nursing services and more. The aim is to enrich their quality of life, promote autonomy, and ensure that they remain integrated within their own home or community setting of choice. The MI Choice Waiver Program allows individuals to maintain their independence and dignity while receiving the care they need. Qualifications Bachelors or Masters degree in Social Work Current MI Licensure as an LLBSW, LBSW, LLMSW, LMSW Experience in working with older adults and/or persons with disabilities preferred. Proficiency in standard office applications and computer literacy required (Microsoft 365 products). General understanding of long-term care, person-centered thinking, and community resources preferred. Ability to handle and prioritize multiple tasks is essential. Full-time position (37.5 hours/week), no weekends or on-call duties. Flexible scheduling between the hours of 6am and 7pm Monday- Friday $200 continuing education/ per year Employer-provided benefits include Health, Vision, and Dental Insurance, 403b retirement account with employer matching, employer-provided life insurance, sick leave (12 days), vacation time (12 days), and paid holidays (14.5 days), Optional Life Insurance, AD&D insurance, and pet insurance. Full-time Employees may qualify for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Equal Employment Opportunity: We are committed to providing equal opportunities for employment and advancement without discrimination based on race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability, genetics, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or expression. Key Responsibilities Provides ongoing information and support to caseload of clients and their families and caregivers. Maintains strong relationships with partners and providers throughout the health and human service community. Conducts comprehensive biopsychosocial assessment independently or as member of an interdisciplinary team. Develops, implements, and monitors person-centered plans of care in accordance with established guidelines and standards. Evaluates the effectiveness and benefits of the services provided to participants. Provides motivational interviewing and coaching to help participants and caregivers achieve optimal social and health outcomes and goals important to them for quality of life. Provides advocacy and facilitates formal and informal care and services through external sources. Maintains current, accurate, and HIPAA compliant participant files and program records. Travels throughout Berrien, Cass, and Van Buren Counties for in-home assessments. Application Process Due to the high volume of applications, we are unable to provide individual status updates. If selected for an interview, you can generally expect to be contacted within 2-3 weeks. Join us in making a difference in the lives of older adults and their families. Apply today to become part of our dedicated team! Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program Region IV Area Agency on Aging, Inc. offers participation in the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program. This federal program provides loan forgiveness to employees who have made 120 qualifying payments on their Direct Loans while employed full-time by certain public service employers, including nonprofit organizations like ours. Eligible employees can benefit from this program while serving in their roles at our agency, helping to alleviate the burden of student loan debt. We encourage interested candidates to explore the PSLF program further and consider the potential financial benefits it may offer. For more information on the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, including eligibility requirements and how to apply, please visit the official website of the U.S. Department of Education or consult with our HR department for guidance. We are committed to supporting our employees in their pursuit of financial wellness and professional fulfillment. Apply Apply with a Resume. Drag & Drop Files, Choose Files to Upload Region IV Area Agency on Aging (RIV AAA) is an equal opportunity employer. RIV AAA recruits, employs, trains, compensates, and promotes regardless of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, disability, age, veteran status, and other protected status as required by applicable law. Bi-lingual applicants encouraged to apply. At RIV AAA we have a clear vision to be the place where a diverse mix of talented people want to come, to stay and do their best work. Our mission is “Offering Choices for Independent Lives.” We pride ourselves on bringing innovative approaches to fulfilling our mission, and we know our company runs on the hard work and dedication of our passionate and dedicated employees. Reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform essential functions of their job absent undue hardship. #J-18808-Ljbffr Area Agency on Aging