Assessment Specialist SRS - Montgomery and Surrounding Counties

CareStar, Inc.; Dayton (OH); Hybrid; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote flexibility

Competitive salary

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

ESOP

Supportive culture

Zusammenfassung

CareStar, Inc. in Montgomery County, Ohio, is seeking an Assessment Specialist for the Specialized Recovery Support Services program. You will assess clients, develop individualized care plans, and connect them with essential services during in-home visits and remote field visits.

Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's Degree in a related field, or RN/LSW credentials, and have experience with chronic conditions or severe mental illness. Join a mission-driven team focused on improving lives.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field.
• Registered Nurse (RN) or Licensed Social Worker (LSW) credentials.
• Knowledge of Medicaid and behavioral health systems.

Aufgaben

• Performs in-home visits to assess eligibility and safety.
• Develops personalized care plans and coordinates services.
• Maintains documentation of contacts and interventions per policy.
• Keeps up-to-date with state and program requirements.

Kenntnisse

Interpersonal communication

Medicaid knowledge

Ausbildung

Bachelor's Degree in social work, psychology, or related field

RN

LSW (Licensed Social Worker)

Jobbeschreibung

Assessment Specialist - Montgomery & Surrounding Counties

Company: CareStar, Inc.
Location: Montgomery County, Ohio (and surrounding areas)
Job Type: Full-Time | Remote with Field Visits
Industry: Healthcare / Social Services / Case Management

About the Opportunity at CareStar

Founded in 1988 in Cincinnati, Ohio, CareStar, Inc. is a recognized leader in long-term care case management and population health. With a mission to Improve Communities by Improving Lives, we proudly serve individuals across Ohio through compassionate, high-quality care coordination. We are currently seeking an Assessment Specialist to join our Specialized Recovery Support Services program. This is a meaningful opportunity for professionals who are passionate about helping others live healthier, more independent lives. As an Assessment Specialist, you'll work directly with individuals to assess their needs, develop personalized care plans, and connect them with essential services and supports. You'll be part of a mission-driven team that values your expertise, supports your growth, and empowers you to make a real difference in your community.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintains and builds knowledge of the State and program requirements.
• Maintains and builds on knowledge of Medicare, third-party payers, community resources, and the Americans with Disabilities Act.
• Completes in-home visits to assess for eligibility for specified program and conducts safety assessments, in compliance with CareStar and department guidelines.
• Documents all applicant and case-related contacts and interventions in applicants record per agency and CareStar policy, including standards of content and timeliness.
• Provides assistance with community resource referrals as appropriate.
• Adhere to the CareStar Rule in performance of job responsibilities.
• Understand and comply with CareStar Policies and Procedures.
• Maintain confidentiality as 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.
• Follow the Acceptable Use Policy while using any information systems owned or controlled by CareStar, Inc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possesses a Bachelor's Degree in social work, counseling, psychology, or a related field; or Registered Nurse (RN), or Licensed Social Worker (LSW).
• Possesses a minimum of one-year post degree experience working with individuals with diagnosed chronic conditions and/or minimum of three years' post degree experience working with individuals with severe and persistent mental illness.
• Knowledge of issues affecting people with severe and persistent mental illness and community-based interventions/resources for those individuals.
• 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.
• Experience working with individuals with chronic conditions or severe and persistent mental illness
• Strong knowledge of Medicaid, behavioral health systems, and local community resources.

Why Join CareStar?

• Remote flexibility with meaningful community engagement
• Competitive salary based on experience and education
• Comprehensive benefits: Medical, dental, vision, life insurance
• 401(k) with a generous company match
• Paid time off + 10 paid holidays
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - become a part-owner in the company
• Supportive, mission-driven culture focused on improving lives