Case Manager - Full or Part time

Tri Valley, Inc.; Dudley (MA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Tri Valley, Inc. is seeking a Case Manager in Dudley, Massachusetts. The role involves assisting elders in securing services for an independent lifestyle, identifying service gaps, and advocating for necessary services.

Responsibilities include conducting assessments, developing service plans, and promoting community service awareness. The ideal candidate holds a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work or a related field, possesses strong communication skills, and knows about home service systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field preferred.
• Good communication skills with consumers and providers.
• Knowledge of home and community-based service systems essential.

Responsibilities

• Advocate for services that maximize independent functioning.
• Educate and promote awareness of community services.
• Conduct assessments to determine needs and eligibility requirements.
• Develop and implement service plans and supportive networks.
• Assist consumers in obtaining and utilizing community services.

Skills

Communication skills

Knowledge of home and community-based services

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field

Job description

Job description

The basic function of the Case Manager is to: (1) assist elders in obtaining services that will secure an independent lifestyle, (2) identify gaps in services and (3) advocate for services that will maximize independent functioning and to educate and promote awareness of community services.

Responsibilities

• Identify gaps in services and advocate for services that will maximize independent functioning.
• Educate and promote awareness of community services in the Bellingham and Milford area.
• Conduct an initial assessment of physical, social, environmental and emotional status to determine needs and eligibility requirements.
• Develop and implement a service plan and supportive networks through contact with consumer, formal and informal supports, and consultation with supervisor.
• Assist consumer to obtain and utilize other community services such as: VNA, housing, fuel assistance, Council on Aging, Medicaid, etc., and monitor consumer’s needs and service plan on an ongoing basis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Human Services or related field preferred.
• Communication skills with consumers, physicians, family members, providers (telephone, email or in person, as needed).
• Knowledge of home and community-based service systems and how to access and arrange services (preferred).
• Familiarity with state-wide health care network (preferred).
• Works as a member of a team and independently.
• Motor vehicle and valid Driver’s license; maintain minimum insurance liability on vehicle and complete motor vehicle driving record check.