Assessment Specialist (Specialized Recovery Services Program)

CareStar, Inc; Cleveland (OH); Remote; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a growing company dedicated to improving lives and communities as an Assessment Specialist. This role involves conducting assessments for the Specialized Recovery Services Program, ensuring eligibility compliance, and providing essential community resource referrals. You will thrive in a supportive environment that values your contributions while working alongside skilled professionals. With opportunities for remote work and a comprehensive benefits package, this position offers a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of individuals facing challenges. If you're passionate about helping others and ready for a rewarding career, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Benefits

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

Comprehensive benefits package

401(k) with company matching

Paid vacations and holidays

Qualifications

• 1+ year experience with chronic conditions or 3+ years with severe mental illness.
• Effective communication with diverse populations.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments and document all contacts per agency policy.
• Provide community resource referrals and maintain knowledge of program requirements.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Knowledge of Medicare

Community Resource Knowledge

Assessment Skills

Confidentiality Compliance

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Social Work, Counseling, Psychology, or related field

Registered Nurse (RN)

Licensed Social Worker (LSW)

Job description

Assessment Specialist (Specialized Recovery Services Program) - Cuyahoga and Surrounding Counties

Ready to join a growing company whose work profoundly impacts people’s lives in their community, who offers an excellent learning environment, opportunities to advance and the ability to work alongside talented business leaders/professionals? CareStar, Inc. is currently seeking an Assessment Specialist in the Operations Department to conduct assessments for the Specialized Recovery Services (SRS) Program using program and CareStar identified tools and processes. The Assessment Specialist will provide recommendations for eligibility per program and CareStar guidelines.

THE POSITION

CareStar is looking for motivated individuals who:

1. Maintain and build knowledge of the State and program requirements.
2. Maintain and build on knowledge of Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
3. Complete in-home visits to assess for eligibility for specified program and conduct safety assessments, in compliance with CareStar and department guidelines.
4. Document all applicant and case-related contacts and interventions in applicant's record per agency and CareStar policy, including standards of content and timeliness.
5. Provide assistance with community resource referrals as appropriate.
6. Possess a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
7. Possess a minimum of one-year post-degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and/or a minimum of three years’ post-degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
8. Have knowledge of issues affecting people with severe and persistent mental illness and community-based interventions/resources for those individuals.
9. Demonstrate effective interpersonal (oral and written) skills to interact professionally and ethically with all age groups from a diverse population, including differing intellectual, cultural, ethnic, psychosocial, and socio-economic backgrounds.
10. Adhere to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
11. Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
12. Maintain confidentiality related to patient information. Any disclosures of confidential information made unlawfully outside the proper course of duty will be treated as a serious disciplinary offense.
13. Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

THE LOCATION

This position is open in Cuyahoga County and is responsible for covering the surrounding counties.

THE COMPANY

CareStar was founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio with the mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives. We continue to be an industry leader in the field of Long-Term Care Case Management, Assessment, Population Health Management, and Innovative Software Development Solutions.

WHY YOU SHOULD APPLY

1. Remote working opportunities.
2. Shared ownership benefit through the CareStar Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
3. Competitive salary based upon experience, education, and knowledge.
4. Comprehensive benefits package with medical, dental, vision, and life insurance.
5. 401(k) with a generous Safe Harbor company matching contribution.
6. Paid vacations and 10 holidays per year.

Come be part of a team that values and challenges you! If these responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits catch your interest, apply today at CareStar’s Career page at www.carestar.com/careers.