Care Manager: Elder & Disability Support Specialist

Centro; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Centro is seeking a care manager to perform an initial psychosocial evaluation and ongoing assessments for the AFC-GAFC program, while coordinating with the member's medical team and services. This role requires strong communication with the Program Director and Care Manager Supervisor to ensure comprehensive care.

The candidate will conduct on-site visits, support caregiver training, and develop care plans with input from the member and MDT, ensuring timely updates and proper documentation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field and a MA Social Work license with two years’ elder/disabled care experience.
• Alternatively, a bachelor’s degree with two years of clinical elder/disabled care experience.

Responsibilities

• Conduct initial psychosocial and ongoing evaluations.
• Evaluating, supporting, and training AFC-GAFC caregivers.
• Assist with development of care plans with input from member and MDT.
• Ensure implementation of the AFC-GAFC plan of care.
• Conduct on-site visits bi-monthly for Level I/II and monthly or more as needed.
• Coordinate AFC-GAFC with other health or supportive services.
• Complete a care manager progress note for each visit.
• Report changes to the AFC registered nurse.
• Monthly review of AFC-GAFC Caregiver Logs.
• Assist with referrals to other service providers.
• Periodic evaluations to ensure settings meet regulatory requirements.
• Provide timely assistance for urgent needs and participate in discharge planning.
• Review fire and safety procedures for the setting.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Communication (verbal & written)

MS Office

Multidisciplinary teamwork

Problem solving

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Human Services or related field

Massachusetts Social Work license

Two years’ experience with elders or adults with disabilities

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Centro is seeking a care manager to perform an initial psychosocial evaluation and ongoing assessments for the AFC-GAFC program, while coordinating with the member's medical team and services. This role requires strong communication with the Program Director and Care Manager Supervisor to ensure comprehensive care.

The candidate will conduct on-site visits, support caregiver training, and develop care plans with input from the member and MDT, ensuring timely updates and proper documentation