Care Manager - Multiple Programs

Hsala; Bell Gardens (CA); Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Human Services Association is seeking a Care Manager to deliver community-based care management and advocacy for seniors and disabled adults in California. You will conduct in-home psychosocial assessments, create care plans, and coordinate services to delay premature institutionalization.

The role requires collaboration with agencies and a commitment to confidentiality and compliance with regulations. Responsibilities include managing a caseload, performing visits, documenting activities, and

Formación

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, or related field.
• 1–2 years direct experience with seniors and disabled dependent adults.
• Bilingual English/Spanish preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Conduct in home comprehensive psychosocial assessments and develop individualized care plans.
• Carry caseload up to 50 clients.
• Complete home visits according to schedule.
• Maintain documentation of care management activities.
• Coordinate service authorization and monitor care plan effectiveness.
• Assist in advocacy efforts for client services.

Conocimientos

Independent judgement

Elder abuse awareness

Community resources

Caregiver relations

Verbal communication

Written communication

Policies & procedures

Attendance standards

Confidentiality

Interpersonal relationships

MS Office

Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Educación

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work / related field

Herramientas

Microsoft Office

Descripción del empleo

Under the supervision of the Senior Services Manager, the Care Manager provides community based care management, advocacy/support to delay or prevent premature institutionalization to at risk senior citizens and disabled dependent adult clients. This job description is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for a job and is subject to be reviewed and changed at any time, with or without notice.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

The major responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to:

• Conduct in home comprehensive psychosocial assessments, develop individualized care plans, coordinate service authorization, and monitor effectiveness of care plans.
• Carry care management caseload up to 50 clients.
• Complete home visits according to schedule.
• Maintain monthly care management activities and documentation.
• Maintain daily care management unit activity.
• Participate in community health and information fairs for outreach.
• Provide information and referral to all service networks, to include seniors and disable dependent adults.
• Ensure that agency funding sources and other regulatory requirements are followed.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, procedures, and other program requirements.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships with other agency staff, sponsoring agencies, governmental bodies, community organizations, volunteers, and members of the public.
• Assist in coordination of advocacy efforts for client services.
• Related duties, as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Proven competent skills, as well as the ability to exercise independent and good judgement.
• Knowledge of elder and dependent adult abuse warning signs and risk factors.
• Knowledge of community resources and other social service agencies.
• Ability to relate well with caregivers/family members of clients.
• Good verbal, written communication, and organizing skills, especially regarding listening and understanding client needs.
• Ability to follow policies and procedures.
• Ability to meet attendance standards.
• Maintain high level of confidentiality.
• Develop and maintain effective working relationships.
• Computer literate to include Microsoft Office software.
• Preferred Bilingual (English/Spanish) highly desirable.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor’s of Arts/Science in Social Work, Human Services, Gerontology, or related field.
• One (1) to two (2) years direct experience in working with seniors and disabled dependent adults.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

• Occasional driving is required. Must provide your own vehicle, valid California Driver’s License and proof of full insurance coverage.
• Negative tuberculosis screening
• We require the selected candidate to undergo a criminal background check using the Live Scan fingerprinting method in compliance with applicable laws and regulations

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job or that an employee encounters while performing the essential function of this job.

• Work in moderate noise levels and non-smoking environment
• Ability to occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds independently
• Frequently involves sitting, standing, walking, squatting, bending, and climbing stairs (as needed)
• Occasionally may be required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
• Must be able to speak and hear clearly to communicate effectively
• Constantly operates a computer, keyboard, and other various office machinery
• Majority of job duties are performed onsite; however, visits to different sites may be required

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), reasonable accommodations may be made to qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

COMPENSATION:

In accordance with California law, the expected pay range for this position is posted with this position. The actual compensation will be determined based on experience and other factors permitted by law.

Human Services Association is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as defined by applicable federal, state, and local laws.

As part of our hiring process, we conduct criminal background checks on all new hires using the Live Scan fingerprinting method, in compliance with applicable laws and regulations.