Hybrid Senior Services Case Manager - In-Home Care

Pierce-County-Washington; Tacoma (WA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

10% field work specialty pay

Job summary

Pierce County is seeking a qualified case manager to work with aging and disabled adults. You will assess needs, authorize services, and oversee care plans with a laptop in clients' homes, coordinating with providers to ensure safe, independent living. This role emphasizes direct client interaction and timely communication.

You will operate in a hybrid environment with in-office onboarding and telework after probation, contributing to a compassionate, community-focused public service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling and guidance, sociology, or related field.
• Master's degree in behavioral health sciences.
• Two years or more experience providing direct human services, preferably to senior citizens, is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for assessment, coordination of services, and advocacy of older and disabled adult clients.
• Provide comprehensive assessment to determine any individualized client needs.
• Provide formal reassessment at specific intervals to gauge progress and continuing needs.
• Provide care planning which requires decisions about how the identified needs can be met and make appropriate referrals.
• Respond to individuals seeking information and assistance by providing routine information, referral, and assistance; direct individuals seeking appropriate crisis interventions.

Skills

Case management

Client assessments

Crisis intervention

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree in social work, gerontology, psychology, counseling and guidance, sociology, or related field

Master's degree in behavioral health sciences

Job description

Pierce County is seeking a qualified case manager to work with aging and disabled adults. You will assess needs, authorize services, and oversee care plans with a laptop in clients' homes, coordinating with providers to ensure safe, independent living. This role emphasizes direct client interaction and timely communication.

You will operate in a hybrid environment with in-office onboarding and telework after probation, contributing to a compassionate, community-focused public service.