The Social Work Supports Coordinator uses person-centered principles to assess the medical, functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of participants. Works with participants (or caregiver) to develop a long-term care (LTC) plan and assists the participants to manage their care needs.
Duties Include:
The SC will assess the functional, psychological, financial, and environmental needs of potential Care Management participants and participants in the Veteran Directed (VA) program.
Work with the participant (and his/her selected designee) to develop a person-centered plan; assist and support the participant to manage their care needs. Provide LTC options and strategies including the eligibility, frequency, duration, and financing of services. Educate participants/caregivers regarding the participant's health status, health promotion, and risks and benefits of treatment options.
Monitor and reassess participants and quality assurance activities. Accommodate daytime, evening and weekend hours when needed by the department.
Other duties as assigned (to view the entire job description, please select the "download" button).
Qualifications
SW Candidates: Minimum Bachelors Degree in Social Work & LLBSW OR Masters Degree in Social Work & LLMSW.
Candidates with Experience: Must have 2-4+ years of experience in clinical assessments or psycho-social assessments including: home care experience and working with a similar target population.
Demonstrates problem solving ability and knowledge of LTC programs, eligibility requirements.
Excellent organizational skills and interpersonal skills.
Ability to work in a community-based setting, independently with little direct supervision of daily duties.
Strong computer skills required in MS Office Word, Excel, and Outlook; will test.
Valid drivers license required; will travel within a geographic region utilizing own reliable transportation.
OUR INDUSTRY-LEADING BENEFITS CONSISTS OF:
Choice of 3 excellent next to zero cost Medical Plans including Dental and Vision.
401K - Agency contributes 50% match up to first 6% contribution.
Fitness and Wellness programs.
Excellent PTO package- Minimum 4 weeks accrual for the first year.
Get 10 paid holidays and 3 floating.
Mileage reimbursed for business travel.
Work schedules consist of hybrid, community-based, or office-based.
Our recruiting team would love to hear from you today! Please complete our on-line application and submit your resume for immediate consideration. The Area Agency on Aging 1-B is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.