Meals Specialist

FIVCO Area Development District; Grayson (KY); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

FIVCO Area Development District seeks a Meals Specialist to coordinate Title III home-delivered meals and related services under the Social Services division. You will conduct assessments, make home visits, and ensure care plans are followed. Travel within rural Kentucky is required, with occasional overnight stays and strong emphasis on documentation.

Ideal candidates have relevant degrees or nursing credentials and demonstrate excellent coordination, reporting, and community resource knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology, or a geriatrics-related field.
• Bachelor’s degree in nursing with Kentucky license.
• Bachelor’s in a field not related to geriatrics with two years elderly care experience.
• Master’s degree in a human services field may substitute for experience.
• Associate degree in health or family services with two years elderly care experience.
• Kentucky-registered nurse with two years elderly care.
• Licensed practical nurse with Kentucky license and three years elderly care.

Responsibilities

• Provide an initial assessment and annual reassessment to determine eligibility for the Title III Home delivered meal program.
• Primarily case manage individuals receiving a home delivered meal but may also assist clients receiving services through the Homecare Program in addition to receiving meals.
• Coordinate services and support from all agencies involved in providing services required by the Plan of Care.
• Maintain client case files that include any client interactions.
• Ensure that all service providers have a working knowledge of the Plan of Care.
• Assist clients in applying for other services or benefits for which they qualify.
• Responsible for coordinating, arranging, and documenting client services provided by any funding source, volunteer, or natural resource.
• Make a reasonable effort to secure and utilize informal support for clients and document reasonable effort in the case record.
• Monitor clients by conducting home visits and phone calls in accordance with the assessed level of need and frequency of contact.
• Enter all data into the reporting system in a timely manner.
• Document in the case records each contact made with a client or on behalf of a client.
• Explain necessary paperwork and assist with client complaints as needed.
• Travel to required meetings and training courses, including overnight.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

Skills

Aging & disability policy knowledge

Community resources knowledge

Computers & reporting

Interpersonal skills

Clear written & oral communication

Relationship building

Time management

Record keeping

Confidential information handling

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Social Work

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing with KY license

Bachelor’s degree in a non-related field with 2 years elderly care

Master’s degree in a human services field

Associate degree in health or family services with 2 years elderly care

Kentucky-registered nurse with 2 years elderly care

Licensed practical nurse with KY license and 3 years elderly care

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

JOB TITLE: Meals Specialist

DIVISION: Social Services

SUPERVISOR: Associate Director of Social Services

SUPERVISES: none

EEO CODE: 05

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

SALARY RANGE: $30,000 - $40,000 DOE

GENERAL SUMMARY

Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Social Services, the Meals Specialist will link clients to appropriate, comprehensive, and timely meal-based services as identified in the plan of care. In addition, this person will make home visits and phone calls as required.

GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide an initial assessment and annual reassessment to determine eligibility for the Title III Home delivered meal program.
• Primarily case manage individuals receiving a home delivered meal but may also assist clients receiving services through the Homecare Program in addition to receiving meals.
• Coordinate services and support from all agencies involved in providing services required by the Plan of Care.
• Maintain client case files that include any client interactions.
• Ensure that all service providers have a working knowledge of the Plan of Care.
• Possess an understanding of federal, state, and internal standard operating procedures, regulations, and general policies and procedures to ensure compliance.
• Assist clients in applying for other services or benefits for which they qualify.
• Responsible for coordinating, arranging, and documenting client services provided by any funding source, volunteer, or natural resource.
• Make a reasonable effort to secure and utilize informal support for clients and document reasonable effort in the case record.
• Monitor clients by conducting home visits and phone calls in accordance with the assessed level of need and frequency of contact.
• Enter all data into the reporting system in a timely manner.
• Document in the case records each contact made with a client or on behalf of a client.
• Explain necessary paperwork and assist with client complaints as needed.
• Travel to required meetings and training courses, including overnight.
• Perform any other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Must meet one of the following qualifications:

• Possess a minimum of a bachelor’s degree in at least one (1) of the following: Social Work, Gerontology, Psychology, Sociology; or a field related to geriatrics.
• Possess a bachelor’s degree in nursing with a current Kentucky nursing license.
• A bachelor’s degree in a field not related to geriatrics with two (2) years of experience working with the elderly; or
• A master’s degree in a human services field, which shall substitute for the required experience.
• Possess an associate degree in a health or family services field and two (2) years of experience working with the elderly, which shall substitute for a bachelor’s degree.
• Be a Kentucky-registered nurse with a current Kentucky license and two (2) years of experience working with the elderly; or
• Be a licensed practical nurse with a current Kentucky license and three (3) years of experience working with the elderly.
• Be supervised by a case management supervisor.

SPECIALIZED SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of federal and state statutes, regulations, and policies relating to aging and disability issues.
• Knowledge of community resources, especially local food pantries and supplemental nutrition services.
• Skills in computers and detailed reporting.
• Strong interpersonal skills relating to the elderly and disabled.
• Ability to formulate comprehensive planning and to communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, clients, family members, and professional staff.
• Ability to prioritize work, meet deadlines, schedule and keep appointments.
• Ability to keep accurate records and client charts.
• Ability to maintain composure under stressful situations.
• Ability to work independently but under the supervision of the Social Service Director.
• Special licensing requirements must be maintained including a valid driver’s license.
• Frequent public and private contacts requiring tact and diplomacy are required.
• Regular use of confidential information is required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed primarily in an office setting but will require frequent travel within rural communities sometimes in adverse weather conditions.
• Frequent use of a motor vehicle and comfortability with visiting individuals in their residence is a requirement.

EFFORT

• Must be able to see, hear, and speak.
• Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table with intermittent standing, stooping, and walking, driving, and all aspects of home visits.
• Lifting light objects (25 lbs. or less) is a job requirement.
• Mental effort is moderate to heavy, and interruptions are frequent to constant.

MACHINES, TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Normal office equipment will be used (computer, laptop, copier, telephone, fax machine, etc.) and must operate a motor vehicle as a job requirement. The use of Microsoft 365 products is a must.

*FIVCO ADD reserves the right to revise and/or alter this job description as needed. The job description is intended to describe the general content and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, requirements or responsibilities.