Case Manager 2: Aging, Disability & Veterans Services

Multnomah County; Gresham (OR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Multnomah County in Oregon is seeking dedicated Case Manager 2 professionals to manage caseloads, develop client-centered care plans, and collaborate with clients and their representatives to meet needs, goals, and risk factors. The role includes initial and ongoing eligibility assessments for Medicaid and LTC-related services.

Join a team within the Department of County Human Services (DCHS) to ensure accurate assessments and timely care planning across in-home, facility, and community-based

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in behavioral science, social science, or a closely related field.
• Three (3) years of case management work experience, working within the social or human services field.
• Must have a valid driver license by time of hire
• Must pass a criminal background check through the State of Oregon

Responsibilities

• Assess client needs and risk status through in-person home visits, phone calls, and connecting them with resources
• Develop comprehensive, client-centered long term care plans
• Attention to detail regarding paperwork and data entry work
• Develop initial, renewal and updated care plans in collaboration with the client and/or client's representatives that meet their needs, goals, preferences and risk factors. Based on the care setting, identify provider(s) and authorize payment.
• Complete initial functional assessments for new consumers applying for Long Term Care (LTC) benefits and waivered services.
• Manage ongoing caseload of LTC consumers receiving services in the following settings: in-home, Adult Foster Home, Community Based Care, Skilled Nursing Facilities and Assisted Living Facilities.
• Determine initial and ongoing eligibility for nursing facility services, State Plan Personal Care services, as well as other federal and state programs in accordance with federal, state, and local rules, standards and guidelines.

Skills

Case management

Driver's license

Criminal background check

Education

Associate's degree in behavioral or social sciences

Job description

Multnomah County in Oregon is seeking dedicated Case Manager 2 professionals to manage caseloads, develop client-centered care plans, and collaborate with clients and their representatives to meet needs, goals, and risk factors. The role includes initial and ongoing eligibility assessments for Medicaid and LTC-related services.

Join a team within the Department of County Human Services (DCHS) to ensure accurate assessments and timely care planning across in-home, facility, and community-based